Med Vac did a really good job getting us to Kenya. I took this pic in Addis as I was waiting for Amanda to arrive via Ambulance. There were two pilots and two medical attendants. We arrived in Kenya on Friday afternoon and an Ambulance was there waiting for us. I had to fill out paperwork, and purchase visas to stay in Kenya. I also had to have my temperature taken because of Ebola. We arrived at the local hospital that afternoon, two missionary families were there waiting for us as well. Amanda was taken in and I filled out proper paper work for admission and insurance. For the majority of Friday evening she was in the ER. I was not happy with the care in the ER, they didn't seem to have much personal touch with the patients, it was hot and just didn't seem very good. However, that evening they moved her to HDU which is similar to ICU. She is in a large room with several other people as well although each bed has a privacy curtain. The girl across from her is 17 and she is dealing with kidney issues. Her name is Michelle and her dad's name is Jackson. I was able to share with him the gospel as we waiting, praying for him and his family.
The care in HDU has been better, her nurses have done a good job keeping her comfortable. I was unable to stay the night so I stayed with our friends. Amanda does not remember anything happening from Wednesday evening on. She is still a bit fuzzy but slowly talking more. Last night and this morning (Saturday) they have done a great deal of tests. Right now they seem this started with in infection in her chest (possibly pneumonia) which caused her to have issues from her diabetes and in turn effecting her kidneys and a variety of other things. The kidney doctor was in earlier and is looking at some results, although at this time he does not think she will need dialysis.
Praise God that she is continuing to improve slowly. The situation was very serious and we are thankful God provide a way for us to get to Kenya. Regardless though, God is good. His plan is perfect.
The hospitals in Addis and in Kenya are doing a good job, grateful for those who are willing to work in the medical field.
Not sure how long we will be here, Amanda just wants to go home, so pray for continued recovery and understand.
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