"mystery virus"

sunday, 8/14, we went to an evening celebration to hear about our neighbors' missions trip to ecuador. monday, i got super sick. (and i didn't even get to GO to ecuador!)

anyway. i had a high fever (like 104) for almost 14 days. it would spike 3 or 4 times each day for a couple hours then go down. but monday night (8/15) it had the symptoms of meningitis, so after a trip to urgent care to verify it wasn't the regular flu or something else non-deadly, we made our way to the ER to get a spinal tap to test for meningitis. 3 taps later, we were told i was negative and could go home and ride out whatever i had! (i was quite relieved to find out i probably wouldn't die and therefore didn't push to know what it was i actually had - we just labeled it the "mystery virus").

well, it has been a ride! every time the fever spiked i had scary hallucinations. not fun. i decided to play either the Bible on cd or worship music at all times in my room and that way i would at least have some good input going on while i was delusional.

so i was in bed for a week, then on the couch for another week. during this time, the kids had to take care of quite a bit, because grandpa still couldn't put on his own socks and now mom was down too! however, by this time, dad had been meeting with OT & PT who both wanted him to start doing some things for himself so that everyone could see that he could survive on his own at home. consequently, he had the opportunity to do more and was actually helping me by the end of this! (which i may not have let him do if i was well). God's perfect timing!

and can i just say "praise the Lord" for all the amazing families that are bringing my family dinner while i've been down. seriously an amazing blessing this family of God that takes care of us!