The last couple of days have been a bit rough at the Schilinski house. On Tuesday Jake and Seth both came down with malaria, then on Wednesday I started feeling pretty bad and was sure I had it too (maybe spending the night in the hammock at the beach wasn't such a good idea after all). There is nothing worse than being sick other than having your spouse sick at the same time! And it's not just the misery of malaria that is bad, it is the fact that I'm not getting school done with the kids, the laundry is piling up, plus the thousands of other little things that need to to get done (you mums know what I'm talking about). Thankfully when I was really bad, Jake was already starting to recover so we could tag off with Jordan and Jude. And on Thursday night, when Jake was teaching at the Bible school, my good friend Colette dropped in unexpectedly and watered, feed, and bathed all the kids for me while I'll laid down (God always knows what ya need!). Anyway, we are all feeling a whole lot better now and ready to catch up next week.
Yesterday was also an exciting day at the Schilinski house. Dr. Doug Lewis, a missionary vet, was in town so we had scheduled him to spay our dog Brindie. He and his wife are out in the village of Takui ministering to the Fulani tribe up there, helping them with their cattle and animal needs. And he also provides a great service for all the missionaries, treating our animals, keeping us stocked with frontline, etc. And once again I was reminded why I love my kids growing up on the mission field, they got to see the whole spaying process, a good little biology lesson :D. Josh was pretty fascinated while Seth was a bit grossed out.
Prepping our dining table (Jude was also circumcised on this table!)
Doug said a word of prayer first. Once Brindie was out, they tied her down to the table. Doug had a young lady from New Hampshire that is out here assisting him for a few weeks.
Brindie did so good! She was very groggy all afternoon and quiet all night but is running around and barking now. So happy that she is doing great. And we don't have to worry about puppies anymore.
3 comments:
Oh my word Holly. My boys have had the experience of attending a spaying of our dog with Marc however it wasn't on our dining room table. You crack me up. :) Wonder where the young lady from NH is from?? If I ever meet her I can say, "Yeah, you spayed my friends dog in Cameroon on their dining table right?" Glad you all are feeling better. Don't overdo it superwoman so you can recover all the way :) Blessings for a good week guys.
Wow. I was under the impression that when you get Malaria you are out for a long time. Do you have a special medicine that you can take to reduce the effects? I'm so glad you're on the mend! Being sick with 4 kids is so hard!
Holly, believe it or not Aunt Sue and I neutered her dobie once upon a time. Same OR table! Strange, huh?
I cannot imagine what you all go through when a bout of malaria has its way with you. That leaves me concerned and I pray.
I Love you, Grammie
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