Got off the train in Mombasa and got picked up by a guy named Kombo. He was so great. He's been in the tourist business for like 20years. He convinced us to switch where we were staying. He took us to a better place than we were planning on staying at and it was still cheap enough for us. We were practically right on the ocean. So beautiful. Unfortunatley the beach boys drive you nuts so it's hard to relax. Next day Amy, Tone, Lina and Christina went snorkling with Kombo. They got to have a sea food lunch and sea a bunch of sea animals. Couple of the girls got small scratches from coral. While they did that Kristine and I stayed home and just chilled on the beach. Went out for italian ice cream. The walk was a lot longer than we had thought it was going to be. Thankfully the ice cream was worth it. Next day didn't go so well for me. Woke up with a splitting headache, which continued until the rest of our time there. Laid in bed the whole time sweating to death, unwanting to move. The rest of the girls still got to do some cool things. They sailed out to a little island, rode camels, found amazing shells and got tanned. Last day there we finally took me to the hospital to get checked out. About an hour later I was diagnosed with malaria and a bacterial infection. Got two needles. They said I could finish the rest of my treatment in Nairobi, so they gave me two viles for more injections and pain killers. Chilled around in resteraunts until we went to the train station. Survived the train ride alright. In the morning God blessed us so much. Saw so many wild animals out the window. Gazelles, wilderbeasts, zebras... it was so amazing. Arrived in Nairobi and went straight to the hospital. There they tested me again and put me on an IV drip. Took forever to get my test results. Christina had to keep running around doing things because we didn't have an attendant. Finally they came back with my results. Still possitve with malaria. The doctor decided to switch me to oral treatment instead of the injections. Which meant I had to pay more money. Hopefully insurance can get it all back. After the hospital we booked our bus tickets back to Uganda and went to Monica's again. Monica and David were so good to me. Constantly checking my temperature, getting me food and drink, and making sure I was comfortably rested. Before we left we gave them a thank-you gift. The two have become like family to me and its so hard to say good bye. Thankfully we'll get to see them again on our way to Botswana. Bus ride back to Uganda was so horrid. They do not know how to pave roads here. My head was killing me, I just wanted to cry the whole time. Had such a hard time drinking. Finally made it back to Kampala. Picked up some groceries and got Mike to drive us back out to Suubi. Shortly after unpacking got a text from Sandrah saying we needed to move back to Buziga, due to much needed renovations that are going to be done out in Suubi. So, had Mike come back, and packed all our stuff into his car. Was so packed. Mike was just laughing, he's never had his car so full. Made it to Buziga and just collapsed. So tired of travelling. Finished the last of my medication. Then went to bed still feeling horrid. Next morning I had a miraculous recovery. My headache was pretty well subdued and I was so hungry and thirsty. I ate and drank so much that day. I was overflowing with joy and praising God. Still have a bit of recovery to do but I have been blessed so much. They sent us back out to Suubi for one night, due to a special guest coming out. We had to do so much work to make the place look perfect. Washing, organizing, straightening, making sure the kids all had new clothes... it was crazy. We're both highly exhausted afterwards and were glad to have the day off today to just relax after everything we've been through.
Thank-you so much to everyone who has been praying for me while I was struggling with malaria. Prayer works. We believe in an Awsome God. Please keep up the prayers as we finish out our last month in Africa. Time is flying by so fast. Love and appreciate you all.
Amie
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