I started not to write this at all. It may seem that I am dragging out a trip that is now filed away in a google drive folder. But there are new praises, and I feel it is just not right to have openly shared my burdens and then not give God the glory for things I experience now.
I recently went to the doctor to have my 3 month post Malawi check. Many diseases don't show on tests immediately. So, I could not be given the all clear until several months had passed. I will admit that although I did not stay nervous about my medical state, I have thought several times about what it would mean if I had life long consequences to bear from this adventure. What would life look like for a pediatrician with HIV? Would I have to repeat the drug regimen that I have done before for TB, with its fevers and side effects? Would my RA flare and be hard to get back under control?
I headed to the lab with a realistic dread. I remembered the terrible day of the accident and the sharps and blood everywhere. I thought of the wet hacking coughs of TB patients as I bowed to listen with my stethoscope. I thought of all the unidentified illnesses with deadly symptoms. I was painfully aware of the lab technicians facial expression as she looked down the list of tests ordered and what those meant. I prayed as tube after tube was collected. I felt some guilt for my worry when I live in a country that would afford me excellent care if something was wrong.
A call came two days later. A call!! You know you recognize the number and your heart sinks. I assumed a new message would come in my health app telling me all was fine. But no-the office was calling.
I swallowed hard and answered. Sweet Sara just didn't want me to worry another second. Everything was all negative-NO PROBLEMS, NO HIV, NO TB-NOTHING!!!! Truly a miracle, Praise God!
To catch you up on others.... Amelia (who adopted Eneles and Jonas ) just received a Moxie award with her company for all her outstanding work. The kids are adjusting well. Melissa is starting work soon and the girls are doing great in school. And finally, look at Teleza!!! God is good, all the time!
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