October 16, 2007

Quarantined

Almost two weeks ago, both of our EFL volunteers contracted pink eye (conjunctivitis). They woke up in the morning with their eyes pasted shut and endured itching and puffiness during the day. In order not to infect anyone else, both teachers quarantined themselves, staying inside their apartment for the next four days.

Since the pink eye didn't start until late in the week on Thursday, they missed only one evening of classes. (Kathy Strackbein and Missionary Wagenknecht were "guest teachers" that evening.) Julie and Polly were very conscientious *not* to spread the pink eye, disinfecting pretty much anything they touched for a week!

They were able to get some drops for their eyes and also antibiotics to fight the infection so that by Sunday afternoon they were back in the classroom. We thank the Lord for granting them a speedy recovery. The rest of us missed seeing them at their classes and get-togethers. Glad to have you back, Julie and Polly!!!

(posted by Kathy Strackbein)

2 comments:

  1. Saludos a todos en la Republica Dominicana! Dios ha dado muchos bendiciones con la cantidad de misionarios, voluntarios y también los profesores...imagina todas las personas que pueden oir la palabra de Dios!

    Ustedes siempre están en mis oraciones! Les extraño muchisimo!

    --Jennifer Proeber

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  2. Stay in good health, Julie & Polly! I wonder how well the "guest speakers" were received...

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