Posted on 07/25/2014 12:40:21 PM PDT by ZinGirl
Prayers away fellow Marylander.
Just got a call from Australia and Christina's fever is coming back and she is feeling pretty crummy again. :( Her friend Jenny had called, as well as the student liason. I was able to speak to a nurse, but between accents and connections, I can only hope that she is getting the meds she needs (she needs hydrocortisone/solu-cortef/solu-medrol in some form for her disorder).
It is noon there, now, and they're already saying they're going to keep her another night. AFAIK, nothing is back which shows anything definite and it is 'fever of unknown origin' type of thing.
I forgot to ask if the infectious disease people had been there...but hopefully we'll get more news as their day goes on.
Prayers up! Keep us posted!
Praying some more for Christina. Thanks for the update.
My daughter spent a semester abroad in Australia last year and my other daughter lives on the west coast and has a great many health issues so I can sympathize with your plight.
My prayers will definitely be up for you and her for peace and healing.
Thanks for the update.
Prayers continuing for Christina....for this fever to subside and for her complete healing.
:( thank you. I wanted her to be better. Patience isn’t my strong suit. God is good...and SO knows what He is doing. He has blessed us immensely. One thing about a prayer thread...the blessings simply COVER the person!
thank you, Jane.
Thanks for the update....continued prayers going out!
We all told ourselves that this semester would go by quickly and she would be home in no time. *sigh* It has been just over two weeks....and they have been loooooong weeks. Now with her ill, I’m missing her so much. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you, neighbor.
thank you, Blessed. I’ve seen that image on so many prayer threads......both honored and scared to see it again on one for my own daughter. “This, too, shall pass”...and I am so thankful for so many people praying. God bless you.
thank you for your prayers, defcon
Dear ZinGirl, just received the ping and my heart goes out to you. I pray your daughter is surrounded by the light and love of our Lord and her she is healed fully.
My daughter was in Ecuador for a semester and also got sick, it was the worst week of my life. I am so very sorry you are going through this. I’m certain your daughter is in great hands and the prayers being sent are heard.
You are most welcome. {{{{{ZinGirl}}}}!
thank you so much. Everyone has been wonderfully supportive (no big surprise!). Yes, it has been a very long day...and as we go into a weekend, I’m figuring it is going to be a long few days. How did your daughter deal with being away from home when she was sick? Christina has been doing an amazing job enjoying the trip, but admits she misses home. Now that she is ill, I wonder how she is doing with that. Kids are resilient, I suppose.
He says she sounds much better, has finally been able to be put in a room, and even mentioned that she is hungry!
To his knowledge, nothing has come back positive through chest x-rays or bloodwork. He isn't sure what all tests they have done, although they did just swab her throat and/or nose. The infectious disease person was there and, apparently, nothing jumping out to alarm them yet.
Hubby and I are going to try to get some sleep....but I wanted to so deeply thank all of you for your prayers, thoughts, and warm wishes. We really do feel them. God bless you.
Here is hoping tomorrow I can post a 'she's discharged and better!' post!!
You are very welcome, and I will continue to say prayers for her and for you.
The worst part for my daughter was the language barrier. Though she is ‘fluent’ in Spanish, there is enough of a difference in the various regions so it was awfully challenging for her. The good news is that even with the sub standard care in Ecuador, she did fine. I believe it gave her a big boost in realizing that she was responsible for herself in that situation, and came out far stronger for it.
Your Christina has so many prayers sent up for her, I’m sure she misses her Mama at this time, but knows you are there in every way that truly matters.
I will watch for updates!
Prayers up, ZinGirl.
Thanks, Salvation.
Prayers!
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