Sorry I haven't posted anything in the last few days.. We've been dealing with Maura's illness.. Yesterday Michelle took her to a friend of ours to get checked out.. Michelle had stated before she left the house that the worse case scenario would be if Maura had appendicitis.. They did a scan, found something on her appendix and said we should head to South Africa as soon as possible..We spent yesterday getting our ducks in a row and making certain we had our medical evacuation insurance in place.
It doesn't feel like an emergency and Michelle's feeling is that it isn't... but the possibility of something like this, plus lack of quality care here, means a trip to the emergency room... 2.5 hours away by plane.. they are currently in the air headed to Johannesburg..
It has been a bit of a headache these past few days trying to take care of things.. and trying to decide what to do.. This morning, we were slated for a med evac. plane to come and pick her up, but it really didn't seem that urgent.. So instead, the Med Vac insurance booked them (1st class) on a commercial flight and arranged for someone to pick them up from the airport...
I have to say thank you to the people at Cincy Childrens... we called there, asked a few questions re: coverage, insurance, blah blah.. and they were in motion answering our questions and telling us to do whatever we felt we needed to do. They were efficient, patient and kind...
So, this morning we packed Maura up and she is headed to SA for some follow up. Again, we don't think this is anything major, but if we lived in the US right now, we would send her to the ER.. It just so happens that the kind of care we are used to , is 2.5 hours away by air.
Funny thing.... Michelle and I went back and forth as to whether I should drive them to the airport or whether she should just drive herself.. We opted for them to drive themselves and... the car broke down just outside the airport.. They hitched a ride and were able to make the flight on time.. You have to roll with it here..
I will keep everyone posted once I hear from Michelle.. Im a bit jealous.. If you've ever been to South Africa.. it is like visiting the United States.. All the comforts of home readily available.. tarred roads and Mcdonalds... I would recommend everyone visit South Africa sometime in your life.. It's a beautiful place.. but not to have your appendix removed.. you can do that at home.
All for now.. I've just picked up my kids from school... they had a big swim meet today.. Now Jude is going to a birthday party/ sleep over.. it runs from 1 pm today - 4pm tomorrow afternoon.. It's a marathon of a party.. they are camping out as well. Needless to say, Jude was very excited.
Hope all is well.. please keep Maura and Michelle in your thoughts.. Happy Friday.
