Medical Update
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!
Beth, Just wanted you to know that we will be praying for the doctors to have the wisdom to diagnose your medical problems and then find a way to help you be healthy. I know you are anxious to return to JBay, and I’m sure there are children/friends there who are anxiously awaiting your return.
May God bless and heal you.
Dolores
Beth, I know that the whole team, and Jessica in particular, must have been very disappointed when you didn’t return! She came home with a terrible cough, and I wasn’t sure that she’d be able to return, but by the departure date, she was almost well, and xrays showed no lung issues…I’ll be praying that the tests will reveal what the problem is…God bless you…I love your blogs!!
Beth,
Know that we are lifitng you up in prayer, and the Dr’s too. I pray that they will find out what is causing your problems and that you will be able to return to your precious children as soon as possible.
Hey Beth,
I’m with you and I support you in whatever the Lord leads.
Go with God……Go girl
Your friend
Steve Dake