One minute we were standing at the markets in Bangkok basking in the glow of happiness we have right now, the next Margie can’t see, is breaking out in a cold sweat and is nearly fainting.
Some stand owners helped me take her straight to a hospital near by (a really nice one actually) where she saw a doctor who misdiagnosed her with middle ear problems. He said she was OK to fly and gave her an injection and some tablets for the plane so she could sleep.
We went back to the hotel where Marg slept while I packed and got her some dinner.
We made it to the airport ( I got us a limo as I wasn't having Marg in a taxi feeling like she did) . The lady behind the counter was nice and got us onto an earlier flight that wasn't full and gave us a whole row so Marg could sleep.
We made it to Dubai OK and then going through the transfer security check Marg nearly faints again (It is now apparent that she has the flu I had earlier in our trip) so the security guys call the doctors and we're back in hospital again.
This doctor thinks Marg is dehydrated so gives her some re-hydration powder and sends us on our way again. We grab Margie a lift in a wheelchair which is a great way to get onto a plane first and headed for the UK.
Margie is feeling much better by the time we get to Gatwick and we make it to the place we are staying at in good time (thanks for the directions Jo, they were PERFECT). we fall asleep in 2 hours (4 O'clock in the afternoon) and don't wake up until the next morning.
The next morning Marg has the flu and in full force. So we’ve spent the last two days huddled up in our room with me keeping her temp down and loading her with fluids. She is feeling a bit better now so I have ducked down to Starbucks to send everyone emails and update the blog.
All I have seen of where we are living is the Tescos down the road and this Starbucks, poor Margie hasn't even seen these sights yet but she is on the mend now.
it's been a very eventful few days for us and we hope to catch up with Fin, Chris and Jody tonight or tomorrow night for a champagne (which we haven't had yet!).
Thanks for all the wonderful emails and comments, it makes us realise we really are blessed with wonderful friends and family.
We miss EVERYONE.
Love
Wes
You can see how fast marg was hit. These two photos are only 1.5 hours appart!
2 comments:
Poor Margie, there's nothing worse than being away from home and feeling sick. Lucky you've got Wes there to look after you! See you soon. x
Hope you're feeling better soon! Wes - go to Tesco - get some Jaffa Cakes, Hula Hoops and some Tizer - that way at least she'll feel ike she's in another county!!!
Take care
Tom n Jo
ps. Get better soon Margie. Welcome both, to the beast that is London. 7 weeks and counting................ Jo ;0))
pps my vote is for cheese quavers or monster munch but hula hoops are good too. And shreddies for breakfast!
ppps - John Smith Smooth - mmmmmmmmmmm beer
pppps - booze in supermarkets ! very civilized .0)
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