Wausau is close to the tundra. You’d think that it would be the healthiest place in the world. Cold maybe, but healthy. Lately I don’t know. Maybe there is something in the water. It is a good thing I drink Diet Coke.
Ever since Debs moved to Wausau to begin a life of wedded bliss, both her and Tom have been struggling with problems. First it was strep throat for Debs followed with a really bad case of pnemonia. Then they discovered an abnormal beating of the heart so they are going to stop Debs heart for a moment (I think Thursday of this week) and then restart it to regain a normal rythym. I guess we all experience sicknes issues, but it seems like a lot for Debs.
The story doesn’t end there. I haven’t even begun with Tom. First he breaks 6 bones in his foot and they also discover a dislocation in the foot. Did I mention cellulitis. They administered anti-biotics for the cellulitis. Then there was a fever followed by regurgitating blood. A trip to the hospital discovered his cellulitis was worse than expected so they increased the dose of anti-biotics. He became delirious. His kidneys shut down. Now they have switched the anti-biotics because they figure he was allergic to the first treatment. They have to do a dialysis of the kidneys to treat the blood because the kidneys clearly aren’t doing their job. The prognosis is still very positive but it sounds like a lengthy stay in the hospital for Tom.
I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I think it is the water. What else could it be. Two healthy people. Newlyweds looking forward to a bright future. Yep, I think it is the water.
Get well everyone. This could get expensive.
Love,
Dad