Regan is on the mend

Well, as some of you are aware from Janna's blog we have recently returned from Zambia where we saw Victoria Falls. Regan got a kidney infection somewhere along the line (in Malawi before we left) and had to spend up to 7 hours on intravenous for three days in a row. She seems to be fine now but we are going to be aggressively monitoring the situation. WUSC (the group who has sent us here) has a great support system for medical emergencies including airlifting people out to South Africa for necessary care or even home to Canada. That was not needed in this situation but it is nice to know that it is there. Janna, as she always does, rises to the challenge especially when Regan is sick and she ensured that Regan had the best care possible. I don't think that doctors and nurses were used to so many questions and queries regarding treatment and the current medical situation. There is a huge culture of deference here and people often do not question authority figures. If you are ever sick in Africa make sure you have Janna with you because she will ensure that you receive the best care.