DAD - received the letter\picture Ron took
I'm pretty sure you're wondering why in the world I would put that title as a subject for this email. No, I didn't misspell it...I just have\had the flu.
Last Monday I had a headache and that was all so I didn't worry. Tues I woke up with a fever so I called Sis Condie and she grounded me (102* is well over the fever limit for missionaries being outside...100.5* is the limit). So, all day Tues I was sentenced to sleep and drink lots of fluids. Around 7pm I really didn't feel well and the fever hadn't gone down at all. Around that time, Sis Rodriguez called us and asked if we needed anything (as she does frequently, having a missionary in St. Petersburg she checks on us as if we were her own daughter...or how she'd like her own daughter to be checked on as a missionary). SHE WAS AN ANSWER TO MY PRAYER!! When she heard that I was sick in bed, she said that she'd be there in an hour (living a ways away). When she arrived, she brought her husband and son (our ward mission leader...19 yrs old...leaving for mission on the 12th) and plenty of medical needs. After assessing my condition, she called Sis Condie to see if they should take me to the hospital (because that's what her husband was adamant about...he's a stubborn Columbian) but that was out of the question unless absolutely needed...which it wasn't (breathe easy mom). I received a blessing in bed because I was not strong enough to get out (or down if you want to be politically correct as we do have a bunkbed). Sis Rodriguez stayed with me and on the phone with Sis Condie until about 11pm, then they decided to call a doctor who is on call here in Ulm 24\7. He arrived and assessed the situation as a flu virus and prescribed Ibprofen 600 and lots of liquids and sleep. After he left, Sis R informed me that she'd received permission to stay with us overnight. That was another prayer answered because I knew Sis A would not want nor be ablet o care for me. Sis R had brought homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, oranges, american flu medicine, cough drops, herbal tea (it's a BIG thing here), and treats. I couldn't eat anything but did drink lots of tea and Orange juice (which I never want to see again as long as I live...too much is too much). She stayed the night and made breakfast for us the next day. She also secretly had picked up my prescription and bought more orange juice for us. Sadly, she disappeared as quickly as she came while I was asleep. I will forever be thankful to her for her love and kindness. She was a temporary mom when I needed it most. Wed-Thur-Fri I was grounded until my fever dropped below the Missionary Dept limit and I felt strong enough. Needless to say I wasn't too happy about having to stay inside, but I got a lot of studying in. I finished D&C (which was my goal) and reread it and read the whole PoGP in one day. That's pretty good if oyu ask me. As of Sat night, I'm on page 100 in Jesus the Christ.
Yes, I'm alive and still kicking (which I was also doing throughout the week having been grounded). Though not much time was spent teaching, I learned a lot and was able to really get some study in. I learned a lot about the Savior and his love for me. I realize how much I really do need to let my will be in line with the Plan that has been preparedd 'before the foundation of the world'. I was also able to set many goals and review my goals from last year. I'm more determined than ever to achieve EVERY SINGLE ONE and I know now, which I didn't last year, how to set reasonable goals and then to encompass them with many little goals so that step be step I can achieve them all.
Fri morning Sis Condie called to check on me (she called everyday) and said that since my fever had dropped, if I behaved myself and slept all day I could party for New Years Eve. At 5pm I was feeling SO much better and was merely congested and sore throat so Sis Condie said I could go. New Years Eve we went to the Schaal family's for a traditional Schwabisch fest. It's tradition to have fondue with lots of food so that'S what was planned. The Blaschtas were there and another family from the stake (Kindermann) with their 4 kids (who became my shadows by the end of the night). We saw amazing fireworks from 360* out on the street. It was so much better than lighting our own or going to see a big show. The Schaals live on a hill up a bit so we could see loads of different fireworks. I learned to play a new game of Mancala (it has four rows of holes and no big ones on the ends) and we played Ligretto, Robo Rally (which have become my favorites), and a new game called Ubongo (also a new favorite).
Sunday I was still doing great so we decided to go to church. As long as I kept my throat wet (cough drops\water) I was fine, just a tad congested;but when I didn'T, I coughed up a storm. Sis Rodriguez took us to her house for lunch (more soup....this time veggie) and then the Blaschtas had us over later for games and dinner. I am so grateful for this branch who really jumped to the rescue when I needed it most and constantly checks on us. If I'd been anywhere else, I don't think the members could have helped quite as much (Salzburg, the ward is way too big. Bruck, the branch is way to spread out). I'm glad for the fact that Sis Rodriguez is American and was able to help me feel better in a way I was used to and help ease me in to the German way of treating the sick...................TEA. I still love tea, but if someone says 'would you like some tea' I think I'll pass....at least for now. I still don't like orange juice, but I do like honey-filled Alpen cough drops.
Today I'm doing so much better. Sis COndie says I still have 4 days where I'm considered sick and need to take it easy. Sleep is still good, orange juice (yuck), my prescription, and...............tea.
Still alive, but have a bad case of CABIN FEVER
SIS LIND
Mom - please add Ordean Monn and Sis Duffield to the email list.
I'm pretty sure you're wondering why in the world I would put that title as a subject for this email. No, I didn't misspell it...I just have\had the flu.
Last Monday I had a headache and that was all so I didn't worry. Tues I woke up with a fever so I called Sis Condie and she grounded me (102* is well over the fever limit for missionaries being outside...100.5* is the limit). So, all day Tues I was sentenced to sleep and drink lots of fluids. Around 7pm I really didn't feel well and the fever hadn't gone down at all. Around that time, Sis Rodriguez called us and asked if we needed anything (as she does frequently, having a missionary in St. Petersburg she checks on us as if we were her own daughter...or how she'd like her own daughter to be checked on as a missionary). SHE WAS AN ANSWER TO MY PRAYER!! When she heard that I was sick in bed, she said that she'd be there in an hour (living a ways away). When she arrived, she brought her husband and son (our ward mission leader...19 yrs old...leaving for mission on the 12th) and plenty of medical needs. After assessing my condition, she called Sis Condie to see if they should take me to the hospital (because that's what her husband was adamant about...he's a stubborn Columbian) but that was out of the question unless absolutely needed...which it wasn't (breathe easy mom). I received a blessing in bed because I was not strong enough to get out (or down if you want to be politically correct as we do have a bunkbed). Sis Rodriguez stayed with me and on the phone with Sis Condie until about 11pm, then they decided to call a doctor who is on call here in Ulm 24\7. He arrived and assessed the situation as a flu virus and prescribed Ibprofen 600 and lots of liquids and sleep. After he left, Sis R informed me that she'd received permission to stay with us overnight. That was another prayer answered because I knew Sis A would not want nor be ablet o care for me. Sis R had brought homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, oranges, american flu medicine, cough drops, herbal tea (it's a BIG thing here), and treats. I couldn't eat anything but did drink lots of tea and Orange juice (which I never want to see again as long as I live...too much is too much). She stayed the night and made breakfast for us the next day. She also secretly had picked up my prescription and bought more orange juice for us. Sadly, she disappeared as quickly as she came while I was asleep. I will forever be thankful to her for her love and kindness. She was a temporary mom when I needed it most. Wed-Thur-Fri I was grounded until my fever dropped below the Missionary Dept limit and I felt strong enough. Needless to say I wasn't too happy about having to stay inside, but I got a lot of studying in. I finished D&C (which was my goal) and reread it and read the whole PoGP in one day. That's pretty good if oyu ask me. As of Sat night, I'm on page 100 in Jesus the Christ.
Yes, I'm alive and still kicking (which I was also doing throughout the week having been grounded). Though not much time was spent teaching, I learned a lot and was able to really get some study in. I learned a lot about the Savior and his love for me. I realize how much I really do need to let my will be in line with the Plan that has been preparedd 'before the foundation of the world'. I was also able to set many goals and review my goals from last year. I'm more determined than ever to achieve EVERY SINGLE ONE and I know now, which I didn't last year, how to set reasonable goals and then to encompass them with many little goals so that step be step I can achieve them all.
Fri morning Sis Condie called to check on me (she called everyday) and said that since my fever had dropped, if I behaved myself and slept all day I could party for New Years Eve. At 5pm I was feeling SO much better and was merely congested and sore throat so Sis Condie said I could go. New Years Eve we went to the Schaal family's for a traditional Schwabisch fest. It's tradition to have fondue with lots of food so that'S what was planned. The Blaschtas were there and another family from the stake (Kindermann) with their 4 kids (who became my shadows by the end of the night). We saw amazing fireworks from 360* out on the street. It was so much better than lighting our own or going to see a big show. The Schaals live on a hill up a bit so we could see loads of different fireworks. I learned to play a new game of Mancala (it has four rows of holes and no big ones on the ends) and we played Ligretto, Robo Rally (which have become my favorites), and a new game called Ubongo (also a new favorite).
Sunday I was still doing great so we decided to go to church. As long as I kept my throat wet (cough drops\water) I was fine, just a tad congested;but when I didn'T, I coughed up a storm. Sis Rodriguez took us to her house for lunch (more soup....this time veggie) and then the Blaschtas had us over later for games and dinner. I am so grateful for this branch who really jumped to the rescue when I needed it most and constantly checks on us. If I'd been anywhere else, I don't think the members could have helped quite as much (Salzburg, the ward is way too big. Bruck, the branch is way to spread out). I'm glad for the fact that Sis Rodriguez is American and was able to help me feel better in a way I was used to and help ease me in to the German way of treating the sick...................TEA. I still love tea, but if someone says 'would you like some tea' I think I'll pass....at least for now. I still don't like orange juice, but I do like honey-filled Alpen cough drops.
Today I'm doing so much better. Sis COndie says I still have 4 days where I'm considered sick and need to take it easy. Sleep is still good, orange juice (yuck), my prescription, and...............tea.
Still alive, but have a bad case of CABIN FEVER
SIS LIND
Mom - please add Ordean Monn and Sis Duffield to the email list.
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