Josh had a cough for a couple of weeks, it was kinda weird because he wasn't congested, had no fever, and wasn't acting sickly at all so I wasn't too concerned. But it just didn't go away and it was starting to keep him up at night so I took him to the doctors. After examining him, she said that it must be worms as they're was no sign of bronchitis, asthma, etc. She said that the worms in your stomach, go up into your lungs to lay eggs, and then when they hatch, they make you cough, and then, (this is the really disgusting part) when you cough them up, you swallow them back down into your stomach again.... sooooo gross. We usually all get "dewormed" every 6 months but hadn't done it since coming back from being out in the East (that's probably where Josh picked them up). So we're all taking the medicine now and Josh's cough is all but gone, praise the Lord.
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Hey Holly - it is me Adam Lahoud. I am glad to hear that Josh is doing better. Those worms must have been very vicious! Getting in our feet and hands, and now poor Josh's lungs :( Praise God that he is getting better though! I keep you and your family in prayer always, and I have been praying for the upcoming baby as well. It is good that you finally got to go see a Dr.
I love looking at your website, and I do so on an ocassion to catch up ont he latest news in Cameroon! Thanks for putting this whole thing up - it is so cool. Well i must be getting going - I am studying for a Pharmacology exam for university...crazy hard (and boring stuff) - i found working in Africa much more enjoyable and interesting!!! :) Ciao - say HI to your family! Love ya!
ADAM!
Hi Holly,
I've enjoyed reading your blog and catching up on all that's going on. Tell Josh I'm glad he's feeling better. We'll pray that he or any of you will not be bothered by those pesky bugs anymore.
I'm glad to hear also that you've made it to the doctor and all seems to be going well. We added you to our daily prayer list for all pregnant missionaries and you and the baby will remain there until he/she arrives.
Jack and I just returned from a trip to Russia, Poland, and Ukraine. We'll be home for a few weeks then off to Romania, Turkey and Spain. This will end our traveling for the year. We'll take a look at 2008 plans after January to see where and when the Lord is taking us.
It's ok to pamper yourself for a few months as you help that little one grow and flourish.
Give our love to everyone there.
Blessings,
Carol Rothenflue
hey holly... we are also back on line now so i'm looking forward to chatting with you this year about life in general and kids, school, and ministries in paticular. congratulations on being a mommy again... i know that you will have lots of fun :) well... i need to go to church and sort clothes for our clothes swap so i'll talk to you latter lots of love from us all... -stacy (for everyone)
Hey Joshua..
Goodness Gracious little man.. I am soo sad to hear you had the cough!
I love you Joshua and you do what Mum and Dad say & take that medicine. Soon the Lord will have that cough ------ gone!
I know you have a SPECIAL DAY coming soon in October.
A HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Joshua! Yeah.
I love you VERY MUCH, Grammie
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