Hello Friends and Family…
I just wanted to update you guys as to what was happening in the squad as a whole and how best to pray for us right now. So far 10 or a few more of us are sick with some kind of Virus/Parasite/Amoeba/Flu that has had some of us, including me, down and out for multiple days now. Thankfully because we have an awesome contact, we have been hooked up with Vitamin B12 shots (a shot in the butt hurts by the way…) and anti-parasitic meds that should hopefully wipe out whatever bug we've acquired here. Imagine flu-like symptoms (x10) that don't go away. I'm on day 4 and really struggling. Thankfully I packed a prescription of Cipro that I started today that should clear things up (FUTURE RACERS : PACK CIPRO. SO WORTH IT!) Prayers for health are important, but even more so are prayers for encouragement for those who are sick. I know that missing 3 days of ministry has been insanely hard for me especially and I feel often like I've let my team down by not being able to go. The past three days have been my opportunity to see and hold the babies in the Hospital… and because of my being ill, I can't let myself be the reason for any harm to come to them. Also, I've been missing my family a lot through this. The people I love are so amazing at taking care of me when I'm sick that it's been a really hard time not having them here.
I will say that I am so thankful for this Squad. We have such a desire to take care of each other and be there for each other when we're in need. Today 8 of us stayed behind sick and have been taking care of each other while the others are at ministry. The first thing that has actually stayed in my body for more than 10 mins was some chicken broth and a fresh roll from the local bakery. Praise Jesus.
Last prayer request I have is for the spiritual battle going on in our squad. This illness is not of this world and attacked us at a pretty pivotal time of us coming together completely on fire for the Lord at home and in our ministries. Satan does not like the work we are doing, and that excites me. The only comfort I have in this sickness is that I know that I am right where I am supposed to be. I've had some awesome conversations with some fellow sickies and have gotten to know people a lot better through this illness.
I'm sorry to keep it short and sweet for now…but doody…er…duty calls.
Just kidding…you had to know I couldn't pass that pun up…
