Mr. David Vader came to Moundou on the 12th of June to visit his long-away son in Moundou, Tchad. They had an excellent time together and they shared everything from stories to indigestion. Dad got to see Dan’s school and spend time talking with his talkative students. Dan was very pleased and bvery happy. Everyone commented on how happy he was that his Dad was visiting.
Then Dad left and Dan got sick sick sicker. He went to see the Doctor.
“Give me some blood and some poop!” said the Doctor.
Dan obliged the doctor and the doctor prescribed him some very expensive medicine.
But the pills Dan took didn’t work so Dan went to see the doctor again.
He recieved more medicine but still he didn’t get better.
Finally the doctor took another poop sample and turned slightly green.
“There are things partying in your stomach it seems!”
So Dan was put on an IV drip for three days straight, to hydrate his body and kill those unwanted guests.
Another blood test revealed that Dan had typhoid too! So he took some Cipro to calm that stuff down.
Now Dan is much better so be happy, rejoice!
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June 30, 2010 at 10:00 am
Ben
This is great Dan. I enjoy reading your blog from time to time. You’re a good writer! Have you considered adapting this one into a children’s book? Possibly an epic poem? Glad to hear you got better. See you at re-entry.
June 30, 2010 at 10:55 am
Jordan
You can take the Dan out of Africa, but you can’t take the Africa out of Dan!
July 5, 2010 at 10:09 am
danieltvader
That being said, I’m going to get a giant tattoo of an enlarged malarial parasite across my chest.
July 6, 2010 at 2:19 am
Jordan
I’m going to hold you to your word on this one.
July 1, 2010 at 8:37 am
Isaac Witmer
I’m pretty sure I said it before, but I’ll say it again.
You’re experiences are HARDCORE.
(and I don’t usually use capslock…)
July 2, 2010 at 2:34 am
Ariela Vader
VERY happy you are better. btw, tia Maura said that the meds and dose sounds good for typhoid. Can’t wait for you to get home!
July 3, 2010 at 1:44 am
Nancy and David Vader
We are so glad you are feeling better, Dan. Love, Gramma and Grandad
July 4, 2010 at 12:19 am
David
Thanks for the great visit! I’m so sorry you were sick again. Guess we’ve both done Cipro now. I started my treatment in Addis. We are well in Burkina. Check out our blog http://www.burkinafasositeteam2010.blogspot.com. Can’t wait to see you and everyone when we both get home. Love, Dad.