Towards the end of April, I became ill with bronchitis and Mark put me on strong antibiotics, I had recovered well and managed to escape the long days in bed for sometimes as long as a week, at least that's what I thought. Sunday the 1st of May, (Antje's birthday) I woke up with a bout of serious flu, I was baffled and could not understand from where it had come! I tried to carry on as normal, went to work that Mon and even had the driver collect another dose of antibiotics from Mark but by Tuesday I realized that the flu had at last gotten the better of me and I spent the rest of that week in bed. By the next Sunday the flu seemed to have cleared though my chest was still a bit sore. I stayed in bed on Monday, just to keep Liz happy, was planning to go back to work that next day. Bev "just so happened" to pop by for a visit, she was not happy with how my chest was sounding, called Mark, took me for chest x-rays and then for a consultation with Mark! After looking at the x-rays Mark told me that I needed to be admitted, I burst out laughing, honestly thought he was fooling around (as usual)! I sobered up very quickly when he picked up the phone and called the hospital to find out if an open bed was available. I had Pneumonia and it was bad!
We took this photo for my folks
So many "just so happened"s came out of this little experience and God's incredible Love was once again magnified, I was given but a fresh glimpse of just how much He Loves His children!
- I only took out a Hospital Plan in December 2009 and so far, it has covered whatever bills have come! I was in for 4 days, under the care of a Specialist, had physio therapy twice a day and was once again on very strong antibiotics. Had a constant drip and was Nebulized 3x a day! So far, all this seems to have been covered.
- The Lekganyane's (leaders of the ZCC) "just so happened" to come to the school to drop off a gift for me, upon hearing that I was in Hospital, they sent close relatives of theirs to visit me, I prayed that God would minister to them through me in some special way!
- I enjoyed very good relationships with the Sisters and nurses and prayed that they would be encouraged and that God would be glorified.
- Upon being discharged, I stayed a further 10 days with Chris and Bev, who really were amazing and took such good care of me.
- The love of the saints was once again, so very overwhelming.
- The Lord even took care of what some would call "the minor details". Tigger's stitches were due to come out the same Monday that I was admitted but Liz "just so happened" to visit me that Saturday and she decided that his wound had healed perfectly and much to my surprise, ended up removing the stitches that evening. So I was blessed with two nights before being admitted of seeing for myself that Tigger was fine and that jumping in and out of the window was not a problem for him. While I was away, Rahab and Francinah literally took great delight in caring for him and even begged me not to send him home to my folks.
- And the list of God's amazing "just so happened's" through this experience can go on and on!
Recovery is slow and though I still tire easily and experience shortness of breath (Mark says it will take a while as the tissue, especially in the right lung was damaged), I am much stronger and very thankful that tomorrow is the start of a five week school holiday during which I will be able to rest well.
To God Be the Glory!
