i got sick this morning. nine times between 3.30 am and 11.00 am. diarhea, too. i am not trying to gross you out, but i will tell you that aside from 2 excedrin pills to treat a caffeine head-ache (since i couldnt drink any coffee, which i am physically addicted to), i have taken no other medicine. i have been in a lazy fit of agony for a very long time today. and i have even been laying on a comfortable couch in my family room, watching tv shows that i enjoy, covered up in a warm blanket, and able to actually still remain connected to the world.
i am afraid to consume anything but water, in sparse sips. the last few times were gut-wrenching dry-heaves.
were i to get this sick in africa, my brothers and sisters and i would have NO medicine, little to keep us from spreading the sickness, nothing to ease our pain, no climate control, little water if any, and hardly a chance of surviving beyond tomorrow.
if this hurts me so much, an american, middle-class 18-year old... how much more PAIN must there be in the bodies of my brothers and sisters of younger years, living in a neglected continent.
i cannot bear that thought. i must give what i can to them.
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Oh, Ash!
You became sick so quickly!
I REALLY, truly hope that you feel better, darling!
I love you!
Ash, i hope ur feeling better today. hang in there hun, ur positivity will make a diference and ur eagerness to help will change things for at least one other person.
salaam
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