Shanks vs. Malaria: Round 1
posted by Jesse on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 4:36 pm
In one corner, the unsuspecting missionary. In the other corner, the heavyweight champion of African sicknesses. In the first of many bouts to come, Malaria threw the first punch and knocked me flat on my back for 48 hours, but thankfully due to a very effective treatment we found I am now back on my feet again and recovering from it. Tiffany had posted on Facebook that I was sick, so thanks to all who were praying for me. I’m sure it will not be the last time that we meet this opponent, but we sure do hope that it’s very infrequently!
What I’m very thankful for (other than the obvious, which is of course that I’m not dead) is that I did not have many pressing obligations this week, so the sickness did not set me back too much in that respect. I am also thankful for a wonderful and as-close-to-perfect-as-possible wife who took great care of me while I was stuck in bed for two days. Thanks Tiff, you’re the best!
Category: personal
