Achy blah


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October 20th 2009
Published: October 20th 2009
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Thirteen of us all packed into the 4x4, driving 45 minutes along winding, bumpy roads, skidding and sliding back and forth in the muddy ruts, the whole way to Karatu. After spending two whole days in bed with stomach pains and achy blah, I finally went to see the doctor yesterday. I brought two other kids from the children's village who were sick as well, and with both of them on my lap, and seven more local villagers packed in for the ride, we set off uncomfortably tight. As the driver stopped to pick up more and more passengers along the way, my achy blah intensified. I wasn't sure if I would make it, I tried my hardest to remember the swahili word for vomit. By the time we made it into Karatu and let the first load of people off, I took my first deep breath of the ride and saw the smiles and gratitude on their faces as they waved goodbye. At that moment I couldn't help but think to myself, I'm glad we could make their journey easier. And thankfully, my diagnosis was just general upset stomach, which he prescribed some antibiotics for and I’m already feeling much better. Unfortunately, the two other kids I brought from the Children’s Village were diagnosed with malaria. Poor things. At least now they have meds and will be feeling better soon, but it's hard to think about all the daily struggles these kids have and the little means they have to battle them. I tried my best to comfort them both on the treacherous ride back home, and don't ask me how, but by the time we pulled through the gates of the children's village they were both asleep on my lap.




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20th October 2009

Real Life
Hey Sweetie, You are one of the lucky Americans to experience the real life outside the glass castle of USA, and seeing how kids could be happy with little things in life. i feel so sorry for your little friends, say hello from a friend from México. xo Jordy
20th October 2009

Very happy to see your post today, not seeing one for over a week, I was getting a bit anxious. I'm happy to hear that your diagnosis was not serious, and I know that your tender touch was all it took to put those kids at ease during their struggles. You are giving such an amazaing gift to these kids. I'm so proud of you !!
20th October 2009

So sorry!!!!!!!!
Oh you poor thing!!!! So sorry to hear about your achy blah!! Glad you're doing much better! I'm so sad for the kids the little they have and still have to deal with Malaria too SAD SAD SAD. take care for now until!!! Ps: everyone send their love!!! Jasmine, Mischa, TJ, Gwen and Eve. love and kisses and also health!!!! Ha ha ha!!!!!
20th October 2009

take care
at work. cant write much. glad to see u are feeling better. i have to admit, i am a little bit worried about you... be careful. i cant say it enough. have fun!! talk to you soon. aejk
23rd October 2009

lil bug
glad you're back on your feet. I recommend you coat your stomach with wine. not that I'm a docotor anything...

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