I just wanted to give you an update on Elder St. Gelais. I know when he emailed on Monday he let you know he'd been sick. He does have a nasty virus that has given him a bad sore throat, body aches and fever. He started getting sick on Friday and we started him on antibiotic right away, along with paracetamol (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil) for the fever and aches. Those went away by Sunday, but the sore throat wasn't getting any better and he was really tired. I brought him in to the mission home on Tuesday. He's been able to sleep and rest and get some home cooking. He's feeling better every day and his throat is much better. Elder Arner, our area doctor said there have been a number of missionaries around the Philippines with this and that it just takes time and rest. We had his blood work done and while it showed some evidences of infection, nothing was alarming.
I just wanted to let you know he is doing better and recovering steadily. He's got such a great attitude and he's been a model patient! He's a fine missionary--we are thankful for him and you can be proud of what he's doing.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Love,
Sister Rahlf
He is actually much better today. The sore throat is almost completely gone. He is still tired, but he has more and more energy. This is what our area doctor said to expect. I will probably
keep him here through the weekend. I will keep you updated--
Love,
Sister Rahlf
(04/04/2015)
A happy Elder St. Gelais reunited with his companion and housemates and anxious to get back to work! He feels great, although it may take another few days to get back all of his energy. He has promised he will rest when he gets tired and build up to a full missionary day slowly. He showed us in many ways during his recuperation that he is a dedicated missionary and we are grateful for him.
Happy Easter and General Conference--
Love,
Sister Rahlf
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