Well, I am supposed to be there, the last night in Rio de Janeiro, celebrating World Cup fever and Brazilian culture. But instead, here I am at home. I am sure the Lord has a reason for me being sick, but I am still bitterly disappointed. Yet another reason that I HATE Field Day!
I got sick after spending all day outside for Field Day, and it got worse after cleaning classrooms, moving furniture, stirring up dust. I had shots, antibiotics, a small pharmacy of drugs, and the dreaded Prednisone, again. Still sick. The pulmonologist said that it would be dangerous for me to go, with the suppressed immune system and exposure to new allergens and general virus/bacteria. So I prayed about it, had a healing prayer at church. While I am a lot better, I still don't have the stamina to clean my bathroom, let alone carry a backpack and keep up with a group on tour. So I conceded defeat and canceled my trip.
So disappointed. So hate field day.
So, I have moved my knee surgery up to next Wednesday. Hopefully it will be the "minor" procedure that he says it should be. The worst part will be the crutches for 4-6 weeks. No weight on the knee to allow the bone to heal. At least I won't be missing a week of school, as the original date would have required. I hope things go well, and that this is the reason I am here, instead of on my way to Salvador and Bahia Street.
