p. 412 | CONVALESCENT by N. Fuller

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Dec 10, 1867

CONVALESCENT.

By N. Fuller

Perhaps it would be well for me to say a few words in regard to our afflictions. Myself and oldest son were prostrated with typhoid fever the 22nd of Aug. Two and a half months is nearly a blank to me. My mental powers gain very slow. I am able to do a few light chores. The son that was taken at the time I was, is not able to walk yet without help. Our second son is now sick with this dreadful fever.

Eight of us have had the fever, including our son's wife. She had it lighter than the rest. Six of us were helpless at a time. Our house has been a hospital indeed for three months and over. Our Brn. and sisters have cared for us more than could be expected, as we live quite isolated from most of them.

The neighbors have been extremely kind to us. One could not take care of us all; during the night, it took at least two, and we had no lack for eight weeks. May God bless and reward this kind-hearted people.

Some thought it very strange that we did not use medicine, or employ the physicians of this place; but I doubt whether we should all have been alive now had we done so. We called Dr. J. F. Byington, from the Health Institute, Battle Creek, Mich. He tarried with us one week, and rendered efficient aid.

But in regard to the cause of the fever, I was guilty of transgression; I over-labored and took cold. My son also over-labored. This fever goes through families, as the members are constantly with it. But by the blessing of God we are all spared thus far, for which I trust we feel truly thankful.

I regret very much that I am kept from laboring in the cause of God. But it is so, and I cannot say just how long it will be that I shall be detained, but I trust not many weeks. We hope still to be remembered in the prayers of God's people. In hope.

N. FULLER.