Posted on 07/25/2014 12:40:21 PM PDT by ZinGirl
Hi - I come to you humbly asking for your thoughts and prayers for our daughter. She just went abroad as she starts her Junior year from Gettysburg College and is in Melbourne, Australia. She has been there just over 2 weeks.
Things were going great until she called this morning to say she was in the ER because she hasn't felt well, has had a headache for 2 days, and feels like she has been hit by a truck.
Long story short, she is being treated for a bacterial infection and the hospital is bringing in infectious disease doctors. Her temp was 104. She is on antibiotics and feeling better...but we are so worried.
We live in Baltimore and I feel helpless. She is a great student and has made friends, two of which have stayed with her almost the whole time. The logistics are being handled thru an organization called Arcadia, and they have been tremendous, both in Australia and the US office.
We have a wonderful support system (family and friends) praying for her and have felt their prayers as my husband and I feel so helpless....but I would truly covet and be evergrateful if you feel led to pray for us and our daughter, Christina.
I apologize ahead of time if I can't respond personally....please know I will try. God bless you.
i must say, i got hooked on her blog after the 1st little bit! had to read the entire page. very enjoyable. THANKS for the link!
Mike
Praying.
So far, we're doing OK. The prayers and thoughts from people have really helped...and the assurance that she is getting great care.
Its winter time there...
Has she had a flu shot ???
thanks! She’s a pip. She loves Dave Barry, Jerry Seinfeld, and David Thorne, along with Jim Gaffigan and, of course, RON SWANSON (she actually saw him last fall - he was great!). So THAT’S her inspiration. :)
Welcome, hang in there! Not sure if SkyDancer is still there or in that area. Keep Us updated please.
Probably no flu shot. She has had only the legally-required ones. :P
thank you, ma - I will do my best. After such an exhausting day, I’m kind of biding my time until Australia wakes up and gets to work. :) Hoping by tonight we might have some answers.
thank you, sv - I was just sitting thinking how much better I feel since I started this thread. (I had to doublecheck with husband if it would be a good idea...he was basically, “duh - of course”. I read the prayer threads all the time and it took me all day to think, WAIT...THIS IS WHAT IT’S FOR!) *smack on forehead*
I pray that your daughter recovers quickly and that you will be comforted.
thank you, jack.
Prayers up, dear ZinGirl!
So sorry she’s having to go through this....and that you are, too.
Prayers for your sweet daughter’s complete and speedy healing.
Please keep us posted. I love her adorable blog too, btw.
Praying for You and Christina. Hang in there. 'Seems bearing positive.
gee...THAT sounds like daddy. :)
May the healing hand of Almighty God touch your daughter, and may she be relieved of this infection. May He guide the doctors and nurses to provide the best care for her. And may you feel the loving embrace of the Father, assured that He has heard a mother’s prayer.
Pour a drink and sit back for a few and chill out;)
thank you, onedoug!
Amen. beautiful. thank you.
yup....hubby is just now leaving work and we are ready for a glass (or 12) of wine. :)
Love it!! My kind of girl ;)
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