A Hospital Tale (with photos)
A tale of three toes...
Once upon a time, there was a princess who lived in a far away land called Bali. One day, she was attacked by a vicious parasite that made her very, very sick! On one of the days when she was starting to feel better, her handsome Prince Charming helped her walk to the beach and rented a pair of lounge chairs under a large umbrella so the princess could get some fresh air and relax.
Relax was the last thing this poor Princess could do! Every 2 minutes she was approached by another woman trying to sell her something: "Manicure? Pedicure? Bracelets? Bangles? Braid your hair, pretty lady?" Nothing interested the poor Princess, except the pedicure would be a nice treat and would hopefully make the other ladies go away so she could sleep. $5 and ten pink toes later, the Princess was able to sleep soundly.
Or so she thought...
Little did the Princess know that her bliss was not to last long.
A few days later, after a trip to the hospital and lots of antibiotics, the Princess was beginning to feel better. Her Charming Prince decided to take her on a tour of the countryside for fresh air and sightseeing since he knew she had felt all cooped up all week long.
*WARNING - graphic photo to follow!*
It had been a beautiful ride through rice fields and along black sand beaches. But on the way home, it started to rain - hard! The Prince had nothing to shelter his Princess with so he sped his galiant steed (er, motorbike) down the highway towards home as quick as he could! Just minutes from safety, a mean, nasty, disgruntled motorbike fender was envious of the Charming Prince and Princess and viciously cut the Princess' toes as they rode by!
(doesn't look as bad since it's all taped up. I decided to spare you the ugliness without the bandages.)
Outraged by such a malicious attack, but with no time for retaliation since the Princess was bleeding profusely all over her royal sandals, the Charming Prince dashed to the International SOS Hospital to save
his darling!
Would he make it? Would the Princess walk or surf again?
In answer to his desperate plea, the most Noble Doctor in all the land happened to be working that night in the hospital. With expert care, he tended to the wounded Princess and saved her pretty little toes. The kingdom rejoiced!!
and the Princess lived happily ever after,
and with this little tote to carry her meds.
Hooray!
I can remember a time when a princess who will remain..... well lets call her Kristi C.no that's to easy. Let's call her K. Claverie. Would tell her prince during his cautious and attentive driving "You can fit through there look at them". And ridiculed her prince when he would wear shoes even in hot weather. Well on this point it is best to be silent.
ReplyDeleteI love your narrative!! They style it is written reminds me of the children's book "The princess and the potty" I think it would be fun reading if you were to write all of the blog in that style or a least more of it.
ReplyDeleteI hope the princess will be able to stay away from the hospital for a while now!
ReplyDeleteThat was very creative..... your toes look beautiful (even with the bandages) =) I love your stories and following your journey in Bali. ps. The YW say Hi and we miss your awesome lessons!
ReplyDeleteCrazy story! I hope you were on vacay for fun and relaxing- (I guess it doesn't matter cause the relaxing didn't happen).
ReplyDeleteAh, the travails of being an adventurous princess - at least more happens than if you were stuck in a tower.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know you're on the mend. (and with a cute tote in tow!)
Does the doctor know you wrote this? What a compliment. lol. Shall we be hearing more stories of the princess and her prince who travel to far away lands? Will she be able to resist the temptations that will increase her chances of returning to the hospital? Or will this continue to be adventures in hospitals of distant lands? lol. Can't wait to hear how the saga continues.
ReplyDeleteHi Kristi, this is Mom. I miss you. You're too far away. I saw your poor little toes little Princess. I'm thankful for your handsome Prince & the good doctor! How many exciting adventures are you going to have over there? Are you hanging in there? Are you going to fulfill your goals while over there. We think of you & pray for you. Love you a ton. Mom
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