Day 28 in Malawi, September 11th
Today I woke up feeling like a noodle. I was so weak and exhausted. Savannah-Hope is going through a major growth spurt and is drinking amazing amounts of her formula even closer together. She was up at 12, 2, 4 and 6am to eat. She was going 4 hour stretches. By 6 am I handed her to Thandie and went back to bed. When I woke up, it was clear I needed to see the doctor. You could wash a car with all the fluid that is in my ears. So Lloyd took me to the doctor. He diagnosed me with an upper respiratory infection and estashen tube dysfunction. He gave me an antibiotic and then closed the door and told me that Malawi has been having trouble with counterfeit medication. They haven’t had as much trouble with the antibiotics and he assured me that this hospital only purchases medication from a registered company. But he said that the medication could be dangerous or not work at all. So if I don’t feel better in 3 days I have to go back.
Then I went back home climbed into bed and have been here ever since. I am forcing myself to update the blog. I am so weak and wore out. I have to take Savannah-Hope to the eye clinic tomorrow and to immigration to get her birth certificate and Malawian passport process started. Please pray that I feel better in the morning and that I don’t make Savannah-Hope sicker. I am in good spirits, just this respiratory thing has knocked me on my back for a bit. I am sure that I will be back on my feet soon.
October 19th, 2015
10 years ago
6 comments:
Chrissie, Chrissie, Chrissie.....
We are praying for you!
Check for my e-mail I sent to you!
It will explain what I diodn't want to say here!
Dear Chrissie
Thank you for your committment of time and energy for this wonderful blog.
It really gives one a sense of what daily Malawi life and culture is like. You let us know first hand what it's like with no water for cleaning, no electricity to light your room at night, no local market to pick up needed supplies. Everything has to be planned and prepartions made for the next day.
You have been so gracious and honorable in giving of your time to help make some changes for the Malawi people. The struggles they endure for water, health care and food and then to know they are so eager and open to hear about God's love.
I pray for your little Peanut everyday, how awesome to know she will have a better chance with the family God has chosen for her. We are an adoptive parents and feel so thankful that God chose us to become parents this way. Our son is such a blessing to our whole family.
Sister - I will say I feel for you with the sleep deprivation. (LOL) You know our bodies can handle alot of stress if we have the right amount of sleep, but if we've only slept 2 hrs and awake 1 hr feeding and back to sleep 2 hrs etc. That's rough. You need to slow down a little.
I pray for Brother Gentry and all those from the States who have dedicated themselves to this calling.
God Bless You All.
Chrissie keep up with the good job blogging.
PS I esp love to see pictures of the children. They are all so beautiful.
will be praying for your health ... you are doing great work there!!!
Awh hang in their and get some rest. Well only if its for a few hrs anyways. To bad I can't be the one to watch little Peanut in the morning while you sleep. Brings back found memories. We miss you. Thanks for keeping the blog updated. Its a high light for us.
Dear Chrissie;
Thank you so much for the update. You are so dedicated! I'm sure that you are a blessing in all that you do in life. I will be praying for your speedy recovery. It's definately no fun having those types of health issues on top of taking care of an infant; especially one that needs extra special attention. God bless you and give you strength to overcome.
Again, thank you so much for keeping us up to date.
Praying for all of you!
Debbie...BWBC Milton, FL
Dearest Chrissie,
I know your heart is breaking just thinking about leaving Malawi. I sit here and cry for you, with you. This has been an amazing trip for you hasn't it? I know you can't possibly tell us all that has happened - but what you have shared has just been supernatural - we know that God is in this.
We are certainly praying for you, "your baby" and all our loved ones over there. Perhaps it won't be so long before you can get back there. I, for one, will start saving my pennies for you.
Again, Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for sharing your adventure with us. You're the best !!!
We love you,
Arlene (and Mike) Shanaberger
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