Sending Out an SOS

Well, things got worse before they got better. But the good news is, things are at last better!

Eli continued to be very sick over the weekend. He refused to eat and fought against drinking anything. He was fussy, lethargic and wanted to be held all the time. George had to go to Nairobi on Friday to help his sister. He didn't want to leave us and was really torn about going, but his sister had no one else to turn to so he had to go. Unfortunately, I got sick early Sunday morning. I began vomiting and vomiting.... and vomiting. It was so bad. I managed to get an hours sleep from 4:45am-5:45am. As I was awake the rest of the time, I begged God for healing and for help. I didn't know how I would take care of Eli while I was so sick.

Finally, I realized I had to ask for help. I could not do this on my own. After getting a panicked call from me at 3:30am, George decided to come home. He wasn't able to get a bus until the afternoon, meaning he wouldn't be home until late at night. So I sent a text message to Pastor Zac asking if Glory, his daughter could come and help. Glory does a lot at church on Sundays and I hated to ask her to miss it, but I was desperate. We have never left Eli in anyone else's care, but she has known Eli since he was two months old and I knew I could trust her with him. When Zac's wife Redemta texted me that Glory was on her way, I cried out of relief. I cried even more when Glory arrived.

Glory was truly an answer to prayer. She took care of Eli so I could rest. I got up to put him down for naps and spend a little time with him, but otherwise, she entertained him for me. Then while he was sleeping, she cleaned the house. I didn't know how Eli would do since he was still sick, but he did great. Glory was a good distraction from his illness. He even perked up enough to play outside with her.

Fortunately, George got home safe Sunday night and Monday morning found Eli and I feeling much better. Eli is slowly eating a little now and is drinking a lot more. His energy level is back and he is almost back to his active, independent, happy ways. I think I caught Eli's illness. It was the worst timing, but I am thankful for the family we have in Christ. I was able to send out an SOS and was blessed with Glory who saved the day.

Thank you all for praying. We got through the worst of this illness!