Tad's Life

If you read this today, please pray for Emma, Paul and Kate's daughter. She is in intensive care at a hospital downtown suffering from dehydration and an advanced case of malaria. Her sister, Abby, was admitted, too, for observation to make sure she is not dealing with the same thing. The family has had a rough Christmas this year with several sleepless nights and the fear that comes when your child is ill and getting worse. Apparently Emma got so bad she was delirious. You can imagine the trial that was for her mom and dad and siblings. When it was finally clear that they should get to a hospital, Paul had to fight the worst traffic jam of the year. It took him 3 hours to fight his way downtown. I can't even imagine the nightmare that that must have been, just he and delirious Emma in the car.

As of last night around 11:30, however, she seemed to be doing much better. An IV is a quick way to rehydrate someone! The malaria medicine, on the other hand, will take a little while to make a difference. Still, by this afternoon I suspect she'll start feeling that, too.

Speaking from experience, being that sick with malaria is a wild ride. When I went through it a year ago, I got to the point where I made my peace with the Lord. And then things got really incoherent! Emma won't ever forget this experience. Nor will Kate and Paul!

Jane is down at the hospital this morning with another missionary friend, relieving Kate and Paul so that they can sleep a little. Please pray for them all.