Greetings, I wish to write firstly about our shopping trip to Kampala last Friday. We were well overdue to do some shopping, I was still not feeling strong enough so we asked Jimmy to drive us. He arrived at 9.30 as asked and wanted to know where in Kampala we wanted to go. The Post Office? No Uncle not safe, let's try for Garden City. We got about 7km towards Kampala and suddenly there were people running towards us, police chasing some and cars coming on the wrong side of the road. Jimmy did a quick U-turn and we took off at a fast pace back to Mukono. That was the end of our shopping. We were grateful to Jimmy for his prompt action in keeping us safe. Once back we decided we still needed to get away for the day so went out in the opposite direction to the 'African Village' where we could relax around a pool. We didn't swim but over lunchtime we were able to see parts of the Royal Wedding which was nice.
Regrettably I was still feeling weak on Saturday, with very little energy. On Sunday it was decided to take me into International Hospital Kampala for a check. Ronald kindly drove us in there where I was seen immediately and it was found that my blood pressure was very low. They took samples of my blood and tested for malaria and Typhoid, which were both negative, but put me on a drip to rehydrate me. The glands in my throat had been incredibly painful so I suspected glandular fever which it may or may not be. I was told that I needed complete rest and also needed to take in more fluids as I had been sweating a lot. The upshot of all of this was that we agreed to take a week away to rest. Arnout kindly agreed to look after the boys in our absence and Claudia has undertaken to do Sunday School.
So, on Wednesday we had Steven drive us to the Airport Guesthouse in Entebbe where we have been able to get some rest. The staff here have been wonderful, going out of their way to help us rest. We have also met several new 'friends' since we have been here and to just be able to chat with people has been good. Unfortunately I am quite deaf as a result of swollen glands, Marilyn reckons she has seen what I'm going to be like when I'm in my 80's and its a bit scary. Had a nice sunny day today so went swimming to enable me to show off my 'Mr Punyverse' body but it was good to get a bit of a tan.
Please pray for both Marilyn & I that our energy will be restored and we will regain the sense of fun and joy that we (I) seem to have lost. Pray also for Renske who is carrying an extra burden at present, that she and Jessica will be able to get sufficient rest between them as they care for the new premature tiny twins, as well as the rest of Piet and Pita's family (including 3 puppies).
Well, it is not the most gripping of news hearing about someone else's illnesses, maybe next time there will be something more exciting.
Until then, God Bless
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