November 2006 Email Update

Angie Velasco

On October 27 I boarded a plane from Mexico City to Chicago for medical consultations.  Five months after I was infected with salmonella (the bacteria for typhoid fever), I continued to have symptoms and my physician in Cuernavaca thought I had the resistant strain.  I have an appointment with my longtime internist in Chicago this week and with an infectious disease doctor next week.

Interestingly, the week before I left Cuernavaca, I found myself crying every night, not because of my illness but because I will miss all the friends I have made in Cuernavaca.  A few folks gave a a farewll party and each time I said good-bye I cried.  Many people did not want me to leave but understood also that I need to look after my health.  I will be back in Mexico as soon as the doctors give me the medical clearance to return.

The Lord certainly has grown my love for the Mexican people compared to three years ago when I first arrived in Mexico.

I would appreciate your prayers for wisdom for the doctors handling my care and for my body to respond to all the treatment.

Thank you for your love, prayers and support.

AV