Hello to everyone back home! This is Aron Theising and I'm writing from Eldoret. I think Brenda's blog post (saying that no one had gotten sick) was a jinx. Last night, I was lucky enough to get a bacterial infection that was pretty nasty. I'll leave out the details, but it was bad enough that Dr. Mamlin told the group that he thought I should stay in Eldoret for another night while I healed. So this morning, when the group moved on to Nakuru, I stayed behind at the Mamlin house on the IU House campus. Between fever jumps up to 101 degrees and blood pressure drops as low as 70, I managed to get some sleep. After much Cipro, an IV, and large amounts of Tylenol, I have stabilized and feel so much better. As for the rest of the group, I'm sure they're having a blast. Your children are in great hands and are having the time of their lives. Tomorrow they will travel to Nairobi, where they will go into the largest slum in Africa, Kibera. This will probably be the most difficult part of the trip for many. My brother told me that the poverty in this slum is pretty unheard of - it's unimaginable. So wish your kids luck, pray for them if you are into that, and be prepared to see a change in them when they return to you on Wednesday. As for me, I am catching a plane from Eldoret to Nairobi tomorrow night. I'll meet up with the group and have one day in Kibera, and then we'll take off for home.
We'll see you soon!
Aron Theising
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Poor Aron, we are so sorry you got sick and had to split from the rest of the group. Katie was home from camp this weekend, she wants you to know she is sorry she didnt have any cell service to call you the night before you left. We are anxious to hear all your stories and adventures when you come home. Also, glad to hear you are well enough to travel now. It's hard to imagine Katie was right where you are now only two short years ago (not sick, of course)but there in Eldoret. The trip to St. Al's will be profound, but you will definitely be appreciative of things here at home after visiting there. Travel safely! Love, Kelly and the rest of the Cookerly-Dietrich clan.
ReplyDeleteps, I just looked at the photos..they are awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see all of your posts. I couldn't get pix for awhile but loved them when I finally did...especially the smiles...all of them. Have a safe trip back. I'm really glad to see Aron's post of feeling better.
ReplyDeleteJanet Arno McWeeny