We are still in Paris, but not in a good way. This morning Fred woke up with a fever and a temperature. He was dizzy and couldn't walk straight. I had to immediately cancel our imminent flights back to San Francisco and drive him to the nearest hospital where he spent hours and hours undergoing all sorts of tests. It was as tiresome as being on an aeroplane except the seats were less comfortable. All I can say is thank goodness for Carol Vorderman's Massive Book of Sudoko. [My new addiction]. At around 7pm they told Fred he would have to go and spend the night in another hospital. They gave him a drip and sent him packing in an ambulance without me. So there I was, lost in France, never having driven in Paris before today. [Crazy drivers, believe me.] I had to go home, to the house we are staying in, (our hosts are away in Belgium for a long weekend), feed the dog, and collect together Fred's clothes and toys [ipod, psp, etc], and then find my way to the other hospital. I don't know quite how I did it, but I got there in the end. When someone you love needs your help, the strength you need materialises. After more rounds of tests they decided Fred could, in fact, come home and sleep tonight, as long as he agreed to return for more prognosies over the next few days.
So here we are, still in Paris, having a quiet time, instead of eating and drinking with abandon like we did over the last week. It looks like my dear Fred is going to be ok, but we need to get to the bottom of what caused the problem, so we can fix it and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Je t'aime, Freddo, please get better soon.
Please, can I ask you, all of my readers, to join me in sending my constant and faithful companion, Fred, some get better soon wishes, from all over the world, in English and/or Francais. Thank you. Merci.
PS. Ris de Veau with Morels was the answer to yesterday's little quiz.
Oh sweetie, sending lots of love and prayers to you and Fred for health and strength! Hang in there and come home safe and sound and as soon as you can.
ReplyDeleteThis will be the first, of what I know will be many, get well messages to Fred. Take care and we will speak soon xx
ReplyDeleteFred, my thoughts are with you - get well soon so you can both enjoy life with your usual gusto!
ReplyDeleteBe well, Fred. Hang in there, Sam. Thinking of you both, and wishing you home soon.
ReplyDelete'bounce back fred'!!!!
ReplyDeletein appreciation of all the good things
you both reveal to the world.
kindest
bella (New Zealand)
feel better, fred and sam, both of you!
ReplyDeletethinking of you!
So sorry to read about your scary experience Fred & Sam!
ReplyDeleteI hope the docs get to the bottom of it fast and you are in tip top shape before you know it!
My thoughts are with you both!! :)
Hello Sam,
ReplyDeleteOur prayers are with you and Fred. Please convey our best wishes for a speedy recovery to Fred.
Hang in there, guys. It sounds really tough. I hope you can still enjoy Paris while you convalesce.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Fred. It's miserable being at the mercy of a mystery disease, and in unfamiliar surroundings, but you've got your wonderful partner there to send you all our love, along with hers.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon. (SF Bay Area/Wine Country)
Our thoughts are with you. Get well soon.
ReplyDeleteThe Bunrabs
Get well soon Fred and hope you find out what bug it is.Hang in there too Sam.
ReplyDeleteFrom Goa , India on a slooow connection....all the very best to both of you.
Mon pauvre petit chou-chou!
ReplyDeleteGet better soon Fred -- we miss you guys over here!
Dude, get better, and don't let them torture you with too many tests.
ReplyDeleteSam, being caretaker is almost tougher than being sick. Good luck, dudette.
And do you think being "home" made Fred sick? Poor baby.
Be well Fred.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a story!.. sorry to hear about his 'malade' but glad Fred is on the mend, although it sounds like you're still here. Let me know if you need ANYTHING (food, chocolate, Sancerre...) the only thing I don't do is drive, in Paris...seems like you've already mastered that one anyways. All the best for a speed recovery, tout suite!
ReplyDeleteOf course Sam, I'll send good vibrations from here! Please tell us how it goes!!
ReplyDeleteSam, Im so sorry to hear this! Please let me know if you need anything while you are still in town, I would be happy to help. My thoughts are with you both!
ReplyDeletei hope fred continues to get better. you are right sam, when the person you love is hurting or unwell; the strength you think is no longer there suddenly appears. i hope you are looking after yourself as well; fred needs you to be strong so that he can be better.
ReplyDeletealso, both of you could be stuck in less ideal place than paris - continue with your fresh baguette for breakfast!
take care sam, we will all be here when you return
Hey Sam, if you need anything....have car/will travel in Paris and the 'burbs..I'm an eMail/phone call away!
ReplyDeleteHope Fred is back on his feet.
Warmly,
Melissa
Sam, you and Fred will most certainly be in our prayers this morning at the church I serve. All will be well.
ReplyDeleteI hope Fred gets better really soon. All my thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteHi Sam,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. If you need anythink hre in Paris don't hesitate to contact me. Take care.
Sam,
ReplyDeleteGood vibes headed Fred-wards.
Prayers and good thouhgts for you
ReplyDeleteFred! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
ReplyDeleteAnd Sam! XXXXXXXXXXXXX
Fred, sending tons of good wishes and thoughts your way...get well soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat a scary experience. Here is my wish that Fred will soon be better and you can both come home safely.
ReplyDeleteHope you are both on that flight homeward shortly. Best wishes to Fred (and a hug to Sam too)
ReplyDeleteWishing I'd taken that one year of French, instead of the six years of German...
ReplyDeletePlease get well soon, Fred; clearly, Sam needs you!
Sincere best wishes from New Delhi,India, Fred and Sam. Hope you feel better soon, Fred and both of you have a safe trip back home :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck.
Fred, Derrick and I are thinking of you and hope you feel better very soon. Hugs to you and Sam.
ReplyDeletehang in there sam! hopefully you will be hearing some good news really soon. :)
ReplyDeleteOh no - how awful! Feeling ill on holiday is bad enough but being rushed to hospital?? You poor things - Fred for feeling awful and you for having to deal with all the anxiety - and the bloody Parisian traffic. Here's hoping you can be on a plane home really soon and that Fred's ailment is just a passing bug. Thinking of you & lots of good wishes to you both.
ReplyDeleteGet better soon, Fred. You're both in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteAll our best wishes to Fred!!! Hope, he will be well soon and you guys have a safe trip back home! And meanwhile, I'm sure you will manage any crazy traffic in Paris...
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with you both for a healthly and safe recovery and return.
ReplyDeletethinking of you both~
I am totally gobsmacked by all the heartwarming responses. The food blog community is truly a marvellous thing. Good new is that Fred has started on his course of medication and although he had a fitful night's sleep, the fever seems to have diminished over the course of the day. We have taken it totally easy, doing absolutely nothing except watch tv. Except for the hour or so we spent driving round paris trying to find a) an open pharmacy and b) food other than a few manky old grapes and bananas. (all the shops are shut here on sunday's, it's unbleiveable of you are from soemwhere where you get used to 24hr availability of everything).
ReplyDeleteI have been reading the amazing messages to Fred, he is really touched and I think he will leave a message himself later.
You are all stars in my universe.
thank you, thank you, thank you!
Sam
ps - extra thanks for all offers of help from the Paris-based bloggers. I think we will be ok as we aren't doing much and fred has lost his appetite so even though people offered to bring us stuff, help is on its way already becasue our hosts are due homeany minute at which point we will have everything we need.
xxx
Get well be well and know there's lots of love awaiting your arrival home. XO Katja
ReplyDeleteFred and Sam, I cannot wait to hear back from you in a good way, with nothing but good news. Fred, je croise les doigts et te dis M**** ! Sam, take care of yourself, I wish you strenght in waht you are going through.
ReplyDeleteSam, send lots of love to Fred and look after yourself. Thinking of you both. Keiko xx
ReplyDeleteSam...our thoughts and prayers here in Maine are with you both...
ReplyDeletehow awful but on the bright side, at least it happened at the end of your holiday instead of the beginning. sending lots of positive vibes (did i just write "vibes"?!!) for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeletePlease recover speedily and completely Fred and Sam. Don't ever get sick again.
ReplyDeletedear fred and sam:
ReplyDeleteBe well. I'm glad to hear he is already on the road to recovery.
You are lucky to have each other.
Have the most restful and safe trip back to San Francisco!
Oh peach, what a super bummer. Pout. It is so good to hear Fred is feeling better, and that so many people around the world have been able to raise his spirits.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you. Safe journey.
Rachael
Fred! Mystery solved! I just took a peek at what you've been eating! "BRAT diet for you," says an American mom, "Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast"....just kidding. I'm jealous. Be better. Sam, caregivers give better care when fortified with French wine.
ReplyDeleteHappy ending to you both.
Hang in there guys...everything happens for the best! Hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear this has happened to you, Fred! We're preparing some warm weather for you for your return to SF. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a safe journey back. Keep up the good work taking good care of him, Sam.
ReplyDeleteJen's mom was here! Hi, Jen's mom.
ReplyDeletexx
How you doing, Sam?
xx
Best wishes for a quick recovery and a safe trip home. There are few things worse than being ill when you don't even have the comforts of your own home. Hope you're back very soon.
ReplyDeleteall our best wishes and prayers for Fred...
ReplyDeleteI am sure Fred will be back to ol' self in no time, and meantime you may have yourself a side career in the Sudoku Championships! =)
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself and here's to a speedy recovery (and discovery) as to the cause of Fred's temporary sidelining.
Oh Sam, I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I wish there were more I could do for you way out here in SF. Internet hugs are the best I can offer at this moment. My best to Fred ... you are both in my thoughts.
ReplyDelete(That "jen's mom" comment is my mother who has been commenting on blogs with that handle -- ha ha)
How scary, it would be so difficult to deal with something like this in a new city. I wish you both the best. A Chicagoan sends 'get well soon Fred' wishes from Brno, Czech Republic.
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"Taratari valo hoye uthun"...Dats get well soon in my mother tongue Bangla.....Tc
ReplyDeleteNous esperons que Fred ira tres vite beaucoup mieux...get better soon Fredo, we are worried for you!
ReplyDeleteMes meilleurs voeux pour Fred!Bon rétablissement!
ReplyDeleteSam:Let's hope it's just a strange blip with no further consequences. My husband got really ill on a holiday in Holland and spent most of it in hospital. They never quite worked out (there or in Britain)what it was but he never had anything like it again...
Stiff upper lip and all that.
Big cyberhug!