Friday, March 19, 2010

Back in Nalerigu/Abigail's Leg

We are back in Nalerigu as of this morning. We were able to attend my grandmother's funeral while there. (My dad's mom passes away a few days before we got there.) Joel also had diagnostic tests run for the kidney stone. It had passed-thank you, Lord. I got to celebrate my 40th birthday while in Texas, which was so nice. It was great to see so many of you while we were home.

We had a layover in Amsterdam yesterday. Abigail fell from some play equipment while playing in the children's area. We then got on the plane for another 8-9 hour flight to Accra, Ghana. Once we landed in Accra, we realized that Abigail had likely broken her leg. We took one x-ray last night while in Accra. We were hoping it would not be bad enough for me to need to return to the States with the children for her to have surgery. The x-ray of the upper leg showed no break. But she still would not put weight on it, did not want to eat much at all, and had swelling in her leg.

Once we arrived back here in Nalerigu this morning, Joel did another x-ray. There is a small fracture an inch or so above her left ankle. She is in pain, though the Tylenol is helping. She's just not herself.

6 comments:

Raley Family Blog said...

Hollie, I am glad that you guys made it back home ok. I am so sorry to hear about Abigail. Will she be able to recover there or will she have to have surgery? Praying for you guys. Alicia

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

Glad you were able to visit TX and that you are safely back home. Praying for Abigail.

merritt said...

Praying for Abigail...

Julie Zesch said...

Staying in prayer for sweet Abigail. Sure enjoyed seeing you. Blessings, Julie

Julie Zesch said...

Staying in prayer for sweet Abigail. Sure enjoyed seeing you. Blessings, Julie

Lori said...

Hollie-
So sorry to hear about Abigail! We will be praying for all of you. It was so good to see you, wish I could talk with you more...you have been on my heart so much as of late-praying that you would have God's strength and wisdom during these times.
Love you,
Lori