Update: We’re sick

2009 August 21

Some of you remember I had to delay last week’s episode because of illness in the family. The illness has gotten worse. I’m delaying again this week – there will be no new article or podcast this weekend. There’s a little four-year-old girl who’s in the hospital, and she’s got some problems we need to fix before doing anything else.

I can’t dedicate time to posting or podcasting until this is resolved. I’m sure you’d do the same in my case. I hope to be back soon. Stay tuned.

Thanks,

Andy


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10 Comments
2009 August 22
Ryan permalink

I hope your little girl and family get to feeling better, Andy!

2009 August 22
Sandra H permalink

Andy, Just read this update. We’re very concerned and wishing the best for you all. I know we’re far away, but if there’s anything we can do, let me know.

2009 August 23
Frank permalink

Hey Andy,

I’m very sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you and your family and I wish her a full and speedy recovery. Take all the time you need, we’ll still be here when you are back.

Frank

2009 August 23
M Parrott permalink

I’m very sorry to hear that too and hope she makes a quick and speedy recovery. Takes as long as you need, family always come first.

2009 August 23
Andy Kaiser permalink

Thanks, everyone.

The problem we’re dealing with is kidney failure. As of now, she’s stabilized (the kidneys are working again), and is probably going to make a recovery, though we’re not out of this yet. I’ll post again when I have something more definite.

I’d rather not post full details, but for those concerned, please send me an email (skeptic@dbskeptic.com), and I’ll email you back with what’s happening.

I will say this, though: Many many thanks to the brilliant, inspiring staff at the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. They are experts in their fields, they moved fast, they took great care of us, they’re great with kids, and they saved my daughter’s life.

Andy

2009 August 23
David Annis permalink

Best wishes for her speedy recovery.

2009 August 24
Jarno permalink

Sorry to hear about your family crisis. My best wishes to you and your family too – I hope everything turns out well, and your daughter recovers fully and quickly.  Thankfully she does have the benefit of modern medicine, and sensible parents who know to rely on the real stuff, and not the superstition and quackery that is inflicted on many less fortunate children when illness strikes.

2009 August 27
Rob Steenwyk permalink

Andy, I’m sure you got my email, even if you haven’t been able to read it yet. But just wanted to let you know that I’m still thinking of you and your family and wish you all the best. These kind of situations make me wish I believed in the power of prayer :(

2009 August 28
Andy Kaiser permalink

Thanks, everyone, for all the kind words, good thoughts and concern. It really means a lot.

There doesn’t appear to be any long-term damage, but we’ve gotta visit the specialist docs in a couple weeks to see if this was caused by a chronic problem, or just a bad combination of events. If it’s the former, we fix with time, surgery or drugs. If the latter, we know how to prevent this from happening.

Things are better now. We’re back from the hospital. Apart from some physical rehab (try laying down sick with no food for almost two weeks straight, and see how you feel!), we should get back to normal soon.

No article this weekend. Give me one more week off, please, and DBSkeptic will be back soon!

Andy

2009 August 28
Frank permalink

I’m happy to hear that the worst is over and wish her a speedy rehab. Take your time. Like I said, we will still be here when you get back.

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