Salmonella and Shera

First lets start with funner things like Shera coming. Two weeks ago Shera came to hang out for nine days. She was kind of tired when she got here since it took over 24 hours and a night in the airport in Lima. I do not look forward to taking my kids on that flight home. Anyway, it was so nice to catch up and chat in person. It was nice to be understood and known. Jason has worked hard to be a good girlfriend over these months and he has done a good job at it, but there is nothing like the real deal. Plus, it was fun showing her around Arequipa. The kids were so cute with her. They could not stop telling her about all the new things they had since we left in August and Creed followed her everywhere showing her all his fun tricks. It was so sweet to see how they really remembered all the time and energy she has poured into their lives since they were born.

Shera and I took off for the beach by ourselves leaving Jason to hold down the fort at home. It was a somewhat pleasant 3 hour bus ride over very windy roads. It costs us about $4. We went to this tiny town that was mostly boarded up because it is a summer holiday place and everyone went back to school in March. The land is very barren and the water is freezing. It was fun just walking up and down the beach. There were tons of birds. I think because there are a lot of fish out there. It was very relaxing hanging out with no kids and hearing the waves.

Unfortunately on Sunday, I came down with something and felt horrible the whole day. I just slept on and off. It was a little better on Monday and we were able to get home. The ride on the windy roads was not the best. By Thursday I felt even worse so Jason took me to the ER. They got me in right away. The doctor wrote a script for everything that was needed; IV, meds, needles, etc. Jason went and across the parking lot to the pharmacy to pay for it and pick it up. He brought it back and the nurse put the IV in me. It was pretty inexpensive and did not take too long. I am glad Jason was there to get it for me. Not sure what I would have done without him. The doctor spoke English so that was nice and the nurse got the IV on her first try (a first for me). The pain meds really helped and they sent me on my way a few hours later.

I feel bad I was so sick while Shera was here. I wish we could have done more things, instead of watch TV. We did go see a movie. It has been a long time since I have done that. It was in English with Spanish subtitles so we could really enjoy it.

Today is the first day I feel almost normal. I am hoping they continue. The nausea and headaches were killing me. It has been 12 days since the fateful chicken lunch that went bad on me. Peru and my digestive system have not been a great match. Thank goodness the kids seem to be doing fine with whatever they are eating. Glad it is me and not them. Granted, my Spanish is getting even farther behind.