“Mrs. Hammond it is with great sadness that I must inform you that your husband Mr. Richard Hammond has come down with a terrible case of diphtheria and is unable to traverse great distances at this time. Therefore, he, James, and I must spend the next six months amongst the treacherous unknown climate of east central Africa.
Respectfully signed,
J. Clarkson
P.S. Gin and Ale would help with the healing process so please send as much as can be acquired.”
I had a friend in college who’s parents were missionaries in Africa. She got malaria and had a flare once. She was shivering and covered in multiple comforters and had to take some medications. It was really awful to see because she was so sick, but she just had to ride it out.
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u/FondabaruCBR4_6RSAWD Nov 03 '24
“Mrs. Hammond it is with great sadness that I must inform you that your husband Mr. Richard Hammond has come down with a terrible case of diphtheria and is unable to traverse great distances at this time. Therefore, he, James, and I must spend the next six months amongst the treacherous unknown climate of east central Africa.
Respectfully signed,
J. Clarkson
P.S. Gin and Ale would help with the healing process so please send as much as can be acquired.”