We slept reasonably well, and awoke at 8:00. Peggy says it's definitely time to go to a doctor. The hotel suggested the hospital, which means emergency room. We took a taxi to the hospital, got Peggy admitted and they did the usual checks, a really quick EKG, blood work, listened to her chest and wanted to do a chest X-ray. Then we waited about 2 hours, Peggy was able to sleep in a hospital bed in the emergency area. I was able to be with her all the time. Finally a doctor came, was understandably concerned about her high white blood count. He says she definitely has pneumonia, her immune system is probably weak because of the CLL, and will give her a strong antibiotic. She is not to do any extended walking for the next three days. She should not be contagious to the other folks on our tour, so we will plan to join them and be sure Peggy doesn't do any great amount of activity.
The admissions desk called a taxi for us and we are now at the Blue Bay hotel, waiting to meet the tour group and a welcome dinner tonight.
It's a beautiful spot, west of Tel Aviv, right on the beach. Peg as been sleeping soundly since we got here about 3:00 p.m.
The hotel provided us with a wonderful buffet dinner, and thankfully Peggy was able to enjoy a little of it. She seems to be feeling much better, with some of her spark and joy of life returning. It's too bad we didn't get to the doctor earlier. Perhaps we have a little too much faith in our ability to tough things through.
During dinner we met a couple from New Jersey who has family in Greece. When they heard of our plans to visit there after we leave Israel, they gave us lots of ideas about how we should spend our time there. I'm sure we will spend some more time with them on the tour to help our future plans. We will have a wake up call at 6:00 with buses on the way by 8:00.
4 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear about grandma getting sick. I'm very thankful you were able to find competent medical assistance. Get well soon and enjoy your tour!
Jermark
Peggy and Verle,
We are so glad that you made it there fine. And Peggy - DON'T PUSH TOO HARD!!! (Verle, do your best!) In your picture posted for today, Peggy, you do look a bit better.
Lots of people are asking about you both and very excited for you, and we have been sharing your blog address for them to keep track of you!
You continue to be in our prayers and as a Pastor used to tell me - "GO WITH GOD!" (since he is always with you).
Heather
Take care of yourself, Mom.
Tom
hi
i hope you sun better ann
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