So I've had a bad cough for like the whole time I've been here basically. And the day after p-day I finally decided to go visit the doctor, a prompting I got from my Mom. We were there for 2 hours. We waited for the doctor forever. Then he checked my chest and lungs. Then left again to talk to the nurse. Then we had to go into a different room and the nurse was there waiting for us. He turned to me and said, "Alright I'm going to have to give you a shot...in your b*tt." I could tell in his eyes he didn't feel super comfortable about saying that to me haha I was like oh...okay, no problem. haha
After he left so I could get ready hahaha My companion and I both started busting out laughing. I honestly didn't know what to think, I just thought it was SOO funny.
After the shot I had to put on a breathing mask and just sit there for like 25 minutes. It looked like I was smoking because the mask was too big for my face, it was pretty weird. Then they came in and checked my breathing again. I could hear my lungs sounding like a balloon almost, it's hard to explain. He gave me an inhaler, which I've never used in my life and some disgusting cough medicine. He gave me a doctor's note and told me to go back to my apartment for 4 hours to rest. We asked if he wanted us to take the note to our teacher and he was like..."where is your classroom?" We said the GAS building which is like a 5 minute walk. He immediately said, "No, got to your house you need to rest." I was not happy about that. I didn't want to be in our apartment all day. The note was obvious doctor handwriting and it seemed like it said Bronchitis Asthmatic something in Spanish.
So...I got Bronchitis.
Just like the lady said it in that video a few years.
"I got Bronchitis...Ain't nobody got time for that." Hahaha first thing I thought of when I read the doctors note.
Mom, you were right. 👍😂
The rest of the day went better after that. I fell asleep for 2 and a half hours. My companion was studying and making flashcards and she took a nap too.
When I woke up we made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And I couldn't wait to tell the other Hermana' s I got a B*tt shot 😂. It was a pretty fun day. But we got to return to our afternoon class. So that was a plus.
The next day I had to go back in, he made me smoke some air...again.
Before that happened Hermana Larsen asked if we'd be able to go to class, he said yeah we would. But after I was done he said we need to go back to our room. I was mad. I felt fine.
When I woke up we made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. And I couldn't wait to tell the other Hermana' s I got a B*tt shot 😂. It was a pretty fun day. But we got to return to our afternoon class. So that was a plus.
The next day I had to go back in, he made me smoke some air...again.
Before that happened Hermana Larsen asked if we'd be able to go to class, he said yeah we would. But after I was done he said we need to go back to our room. I was mad. I felt fine.
My lungs are just apparently really inflamed and my right side of my ribs hurt when I cough...big deal. 😂😂
But I got a ton of studying done and marking in my Spanish scriptures. I also took another nap and that helped my body sooo much. And had more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I slept through the service activity. My comp said she didn't want to wake me....Que en el Mundo? Hahaha
The nurse also said I need to wear a sweater in the morning and at night. Because I'm not use to this cold wet weather apparently. I told him I grew up in this weather, don't think he heard me though. 😂😂 I also told him I'm pretty sure I got this from my family...don't think he heard me, again.
Thanks for coughing on me Kollin!! Really appreciate it. Haha kidding I doubt you were the only thing that caused this.😉😂
The Spanish is definitely getting better, so that's really helpful. We are getting down to crunch time.
I was told I had to return to on Monday to get the first of 3 or 5 more shots. It sucks but I have no idea if it's working or not. I can just hear weird noises when I breathe. And I sound like I have a cold but I feel fine.👍😁
Okay, so Sunday night after the devotional Hermana Larsen and her companion were needed in the front to talk to Hermana Olsen (the mission president's wife). We were like ...did we do something wrong? We didn't know what that would've been though. Haha
But I got a ton of studying done and marking in my Spanish scriptures. I also took another nap and that helped my body sooo much. And had more peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I slept through the service activity. My comp said she didn't want to wake me....Que en el Mundo? Hahaha
The nurse also said I need to wear a sweater in the morning and at night. Because I'm not use to this cold wet weather apparently. I told him I grew up in this weather, don't think he heard me though. 😂😂 I also told him I'm pretty sure I got this from my family...don't think he heard me, again.
Thanks for coughing on me Kollin!! Really appreciate it. Haha kidding I doubt you were the only thing that caused this.😉😂
The Spanish is definitely getting better, so that's really helpful. We are getting down to crunch time.
I was told I had to return to on Monday to get the first of 3 or 5 more shots. It sucks but I have no idea if it's working or not. I can just hear weird noises when I breathe. And I sound like I have a cold but I feel fine.👍😁
Okay, so Sunday night after the devotional Hermana Larsen and her companion were needed in the front to talk to Hermana Olsen (the mission president's wife). We were like ...did we do something wrong? We didn't know what that would've been though. Haha
She told us that Hermana Larsen needed to call her Dad. About her Mom. She started crying. It was a little scary. We had to walk a few minutes to get to reception. Hermana Olsen didn't know why she had to call either. So she calls her Dad and he told her that her step-mom, who is one of her best friends, has cancer. She was out of breath on Thursday night and not feeling right. She's a very healthy person so they knew something was off. She has a golfball size tumor around her aorta. But they said it reacts really well with chemo. There is an 85-95% survival rate. My poor companion lost it. She always tells me she doesn't cry. But she cries at every special musical number. So she was struggling. I felt so bad, but her Dad (James) and her step-mom (Amy) were both very optimistic about the chemo. They said they caught it very early and it would be treated very soon and recovery would be 4-5 months. After she got off she talked to her mom, over google hangouts. So she's talking to her mom and then she wanted to talk to me. She thanked me for my support and she was having a hard time with it as well. After she was done talking we were walking and I felt we needed to pray. So we just stopped in the middle of the sidewalk and said a prayer. I was holding strong the whole time then I was balling in the prayer.
We got to our room and all the Hermanas were comforting her. We decided to fast. So we prayed all together and started our fast because she started Chemo on Monday and we decided to fast that day.
I would just like to ask all of you to put my Companion (Hermana Larsen) and her family (Amy and James) in your prayers. She's getting better, but it still really sucks for her to not be there.
So Monday I got another shot and went back to class. Tuesday I returned. Talked to the doctor again. He asked how I was doing. I told him that I have no clue if the medicine he gave me is working. Then he listened to my back and chest again. Then paused and told me you have to go to the hospital. What? I was super confused. He said he wants a second opinion about my Bronchitis. Uh...alright haha.
So we were told by the nurse go pack an overnight bag you'll be staying in the hospital.
We went to out dorm and back in like less then 10 minutes. We left in a van with one of the instructors here. The was like a 45 minute drive...and the guy told me he loves going fast. He also likes to slam on his breaks after speeding up 10 feet just to slam on his breaks. We got to the hospital, got checked into the ER. The doctor spoke English...luckily. I explained everything that's been going on. He then was like oh it might be just your sinuses and you ribs might be strained from a chronic cough. But we'll need a blood draw, an X-ray and a CT scan. I was like yeah totally fine with that haha. That was super fun. We were at the hospital for like 7 hours. A lot of hang-man, tic-tac-toe, and studying went on during those hours of waiting time.
We went to out dorm and back in like less then 10 minutes. We left in a van with one of the instructors here. The was like a 45 minute drive...and the guy told me he loves going fast. He also likes to slam on his breaks after speeding up 10 feet just to slam on his breaks. We got to the hospital, got checked into the ER. The doctor spoke English...luckily. I explained everything that's been going on. He then was like oh it might be just your sinuses and you ribs might be strained from a chronic cough. But we'll need a blood draw, an X-ray and a CT scan. I was like yeah totally fine with that haha. That was super fun. We were at the hospital for like 7 hours. A lot of hang-man, tic-tac-toe, and studying went on during those hours of waiting time.
--> We also got to see blood all over the floor and a little table from the guy next to use getting stitches. That was awesome.
Eventually we were told I have Bronchitis and will be needing to breathe more air. So I had to put another mask on...this one actually fits haha. I did that three times. Then we were able to leave. We got home at 11 and had pizza waiting for us. Oh yeah we missed lunch and I got some strange chicken thing in the hospital and my companion ate food our driver had in the car. So we were a little hungry.
When we got to our dorm it was probably 11:30pm. Most of the Hermanas were up because they didn't fall asleep yet. We explained everything, but apparently they were told I had Pneumonia and would be at the hospital for 3 days. Weird.
I got to keep my x-rays and CT scans which is awesome! [Editor's note: We apologize for the inappropriate pictures of Hermana Darling's chest area. Not cool!]
I got a blessing from two Elders in my district. It was pretty powerful. I'm doing pretty well. Don't worry I'll be fine.👍😂 I have a ton of medicine to take every 6, 8, and 12 hours. Just got to get over it so I'll be fine in Texas!
I know Heavenly Father will help me through this and I know that this will be a small trial in the grand scheme of things. I know that this church is true and that I am an instrument in the Lord's hands.
I love you all. Please keep Amy, James and Hermana Larsen in your prayers.
Stay 2 Legit 2 Quit.
~Hermana Darling ~
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