Update

I'm back at my host family's house, resting just as hard as I possibly can. I'm pretty weak and have to remind myself to eat so I don't get more worn out. I thought I was going to have a 6 week course of medication; instead I'm on a combination of 5 medications for 2 weeks and on a special diet for most of that time (absolutely no milk or cheese).

The new session of Spanish classes started Monday; I will have missed a whole week of the 4 week session. Plus, I won't have enough strength by next week to volunteer and run around with 8 year old girls for hours on end, so... I'm heading back to the States, hopefully Saturday or Sunday, as soon as I feel up to flying.

I'm really going to miss my friends here and the great people I've met, and I'd really like to work on my Spanish more, but I think I'll feel so much better resting at home with mom's special chicken broth and rice recipe.