Hey guys,

 

I just wanted to let all of you, my supporters, family, and friends know what's taken place on my Christmas break. For those of you that don't know, I've been in the states since December 20th and was due to fly back out to South Africa on January 5th. Unfortunately, there has been a "hiccup" in those plans.

A few days after I arrived back in the states, I had a doctor's appointment. I'd been having some pretty awful stomach problems throughout the duration of the trip. I was pretty sure it was not connected with the sickness I contracted during Beat the Drum, because I had these same problems at least six months or so before the trip. The doctors never figured out what it was then, and since it had now returned and was making my trip even harder, I decided to see another Dr. during my Christmas break.

My doctor wanted to run some tests, the results of which would be back, at best, the day I was supposed to fly out. With the help of my parents, I made the hard decision to stay and wait for the tests. So, I'll be here, sticking it out for as long as it takes. That said, it's incredibly stressful waiting and I want to get back to Jeffreys Bay as soon as I can. To be honest, I don't like doctors (as I've been to them nearly all my life) and I don't have a lot of patience when it comes to tests.

I have another appointment on Thursday, with a new doctor, and most likely new tests. I ask for your prayers, that the doctors will figure out what's up soon and that I can get back to Jbay in a timely fashion. Thank you all for everything!