Hugo is still very sick. After searching for more info on the internet, I'm almost certain that he has dengue fever. He has been experiencing pounding headaches and at times his knees ache and he has lost his sense of taste. With dengue also comes some psychological symptoms such as depression and mood swings. Tomorrow I plan to take him to the expat clinic and have the nurse do a QBC test which just looks at what the platlet count in his blood is like. If is is super low, that means he most likely has dengue. Dengue can be hemoragic, but the strain found here in Papua is not the dangerous kind. Thankfully... At the same time we will also do another malaria test and bring it to the most reliable slide reader in town. I think I will also have a slide done for Brynnie as she is still having fevers and being cranky with some spurts of energy in between.
Today we worshipped in the "new" building and it was a full house! Afterwards we all stood around and chatted and had cake and water. It was really nice! I got to meet the new bride which was also nice. And it was great that we could walk to church just like all our Papuan neighbours do!
Aidan has four loose teeth. The two middle ones on the top and the two middle ones on the bottom. Lets hope they don't all come out at the same time... One of the top ones is the loosest and I keep encouraging him to wiggle it, but he's such a wimp that at the slightest twinge of pain he cries out and stops...
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Praying Hugo gets better soon and it isn't too serious. Is it contagious?
Yes - we'll pray for Hugo as well. If this matter persists may we bring this to Rev Schouten's attention for public prayer? It sure sounds serious --- hopefully whatever it is can be dealt with soon. Cheers!
Hi there Family,
First--HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mikah!!!!!!!!!!!
Next,Lucky,lucky Brynnie with such a BEAUTIFUL trike!!!!!!!!!!
Next--Hugo--Sure hope whatever he has is not serious and can be cured.Will esp.remember this in my prayers.Also about Brynnie--shouldn't there be an underlying cause for her fevers and lack of energy bouts???
Next-AIDEN--come on man--yank 'em out.You should one day ask Opa Moesker how he and his siblings got rid of their teeth.
Then there is you Erica,who has to contend and deal with all this.Sure hope and pray Our Father in Heaven continues to uphold you and strengthen you as you look after your family.Personally I give you lots and lots of credit for doing what you do.Sure don't know if I could be that tough and way out there.
Continuing to pray for you all and may God BLESS each of you in all your endeavours.
Luv MMMMEEEEEEE
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