Shaun, I think you should call him Fred. Nothing to serious, cuz you dont like him, but nothing to mean, cuz i mean, you did in fact ask us to think of a name for “it”.

-bryan

It has been great reading your and Shannon and Sophie and Carlos’ blogs about the trip to Uganda and Compassion.

If your stowaway is a typical stomach virus, then it will be over soon.  But in Africa you can get some baddies like Amoeba/Giardia etc.  So don’t wait too long before seeing a doctor - you may need some antibiotics.

Funny, I was also going to suggest Fred, named after a certain ex-fiance.  Coincidence that your little houseguest is a parasite?  Hmmm...I’ll have to think about that.

I’m all for natural medicine too, but those little dudes are nasty and may need the big guns to get rid of them.

Hey, at least you can still write a funny post about it!

All I can think about is how you sat on the bus on the way to the airport and said you wanted to eat so much Mexican food that it threw your colon into shock. But it sounds like your colon had other plans, my friend.

Potential names: Emmanuel, Baboon, and that dessert we had the first day we were in Paraa.

I’m just sayin’.

Hope you feel better.

Well, Shaun, if your new best ‘friend’ is like any other parasite (such as tapeworms etc.) a shot will probably be in order to evict him from his new digs. I don’t think a little dirt is gonna scare him either.It just might make him feel even more at home. As far as how you two came to know each other, well it could have been as simple as something you ate over there. So go easy on the French guy...even if he is French.

good luck!

Shaun,

How about naming the parasite, PERRY?  Nothing like a STAGE NAME to along with you new friend.  I can see it now from the MC on stage:

“Now introducing, Mr. Perry Parasite, singing his famous hit song, Leaving On A Jet Plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again!”.

I can see the headlines in the newspaper for this new artist:

“Perry performs his hit song while contemplating writing his next hit, You Can’t Touch This!”

Anyway..praying that you can tell Perry his recording contract is up, and to hit the road soon!

I’m also very hesitant to go to a doctor, but on this one I’d have to say…

GO TO THE DOCTOR!

A friend had the same experience while we were in Peru. He finally broke down, while we were still there, and called a doctor (house call to the hotel; I was very impressed). The very next day, after a couple rounds of antibiotics, he was a complete new man.

I named my parasite Percy- Percy the Parasite. He held in there for 2 1/2 months and through 3 rounds of antibiotics. You might need some serious medical help with this- just a thought- they can really do some damage.

So, since my parasite was so long ago, feel free to use the name- in remembrance of my little “friend”.

seriously, GO TO THE DOCTOR.  i’m all for the homeopathic stuff, but i’m not going to lie ...

getting a parasite is MY BIGGEST FEAR.  for real .... i’m kind of shuddering right now just thinking about it.  so you need to get that sucker out of there asap ... for SURE ...

eww.  i’m sorry, but ew.

as for a name ... i like bruno.

I’m thinking Boo Radley. I don’t know why. I do enjoy “To Kill a Mockingbird” and you have to admit for the majority of that book Boo was a rather strange fellow.
I also could see you naming him after one of the great early eighties Professional Wrestlers. Like Olie Anderson, or Arn Anderson, maybe Ric Flair, or perhaps Tully Blanchard. Any of the Horsemen will do. You could go with the American Dream Dusty Rhodes since he’s from Texas and your from Texas, btu I doubt that your “little yet to be named” friend is from Texas.
Jose has a good ring to it to.
Later.

Shaun,
First off, hope you get better soon.  Next, I wasnt pleased with the names listed above...we have to take this up a notch.  I’ve got two names for this parasite.  First off we have a classic..we call him Macguyver.  Second, we call him Herman(yes from movie pee wee herman...i keep seeing the scene in my head where it says, “Herman, paging Mr. Herman”.

You cant go wrong with either one.

cousteau

I was going to suggest Perry Parisite as well. Or what about Bo Jangles?

By the way, this post had me laughing right out loud in the middle of my classroom.

I think you should name him carlos.

And take some Cipro.

It killed my stowaway in 36 hours.  And it’s natural.  By natural I mean not.  But it worked.

Barnacle Bill.

wow, you have this amazing ability to be hilarious even when you’re in pain! Awesome ^_^

I think I agree with Shawn that Perry would be a good name.

name him ned.

i don’t know why.

Mr. Stagnasty.  Call him that.  When we were teenagers out to a restaurant, my dad would always get to the hostess ahead of us or lag behind to tell the cashier at Whataburger that our last name was Stagnasty.  Inevitably, we’d hear “Table for Stagnasty!” over the loudspeaker and have to walk across the room all red-faced with all eyes on us.  He loved it!  THAT was pretty uncomfortable… so for this uncomfortable era, name him Mr. Stagnasty :O).

I’m for “Frenchy.” And I recommend eating lots of white bread, tortillas, and fake Taco C queso.  That ought to plug you up good.  Of course, if you live far away from the Promised Land and a Taco C, I’m happy to go for you, take pictures, and send them to you to allow you to imagine the Tacoy goodness.

I don’t know you, Shaun, but really enjoy your posts.  Also, in this case, I’m pretty sure a doctor is from the Lord.

Get you an RX, bruthah.

Name it Dude.....it’s the perfect name.

Enough said!  Feel better soon.

Worshipfan
(lovin the Uganda Updates)

Is anyone else having Bruchko flashbacks?

Dude, seriously.  Go. To. A. Doctor.  This is not the time to be messing around with consuming dirt.  Parasites can cause serious illnesses and problems.

I think you picked a winner with “booty barnacle.” Hilarious.  Call it “booty barnacle” or just shorten it to BB.

Get thee to a doctor for some anti-biotics and name that little sucker “Out-a-there”!

Then there is the always poplular “Dawg”...It might work for you!

Dr.’s ARE your friend.

Worshipfan

I stand in agreement - DUDE go to a doctor - I also use “natural” methods as much as possible, but parasites are just too destructive.  Also - being open and transparent doesn’t necessarily include TMI about your bowels - just in case you were wondering!  I’m so ashamed to be laughing - truly - I spewed some cherry pomegranate juice on my desk when I started reading.  I know - there I go with the TMI

Cipro, Cipro, Cipro!  It kills everything, especially nasty intestinal souvenirs from Africa. 

Seriously.  Go to the doctor.  I’d prefer a natural method, too, but you do not want to mess around with this stuff.  I speak from much experience.

How about Stinky Pete (the Parasite)!

Hope you get to feeling better!

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Unicef, Red cross, United Nations & countless country’s military swear by them!!

Glad you’re back Shaun!!!

“booty barnicle”—hilarious!!!  I hope it’s not copywritten cause I’m gonna start using it!!!

Joe

I like the previous suggestion of Perry...but just in case it’s French, how about Pierre? Pierre Derriere.

Seriously, the blog of your travel and passion has been very compelling. Thanks for sharing.

As far as cures, I’m with “Texas in Africa”

As far as names, given that your bug most likely despises doctor visits and figures the drugs they hand out there are pretty harsh on his little buggy body compared to other gentler more natural (and ineffective) means of expulsion, you might name him after someone else who shares that same tendancy… or not if you know what’s good for you.

MB

i think a regal name would suit this parasite very well, like king edward ‘the longshanks’. sorry. i’ve been watching too much braveheart.

Don’t name it Fred. That is my 6 year olds name. What about Slimy from Sesame Street? GO TO THE DOCTOR! I feel it was selfless and nice to go to Uganda but now that you are back your kids need a dad that isn’t on the toilet.

I’d go with CHUCK, or maybe CLAUDIA…

Reasons too personal to mention.

“roundup” kills everything too… doesn’t mean I’d use it for a parasite… go MD.

I’m with pretty much everyone else… I vote for a doctor for you man. Parasites aren’t worth messing with.

And there are some great names up there, but in case none of them strike your fancy… would something off the wall and zany like Zarniteur or something do it for you?

On a more serious note, thank you for all the blogs about Compassion. I’m a naturally skeptical guy and have used my suspicions of the motivation and implementation of things like Compassion as excuses to not get involved. I’m now 99% of the way convinced to sponsoring a child through them, and much of that recently has been because of your blogs.

Turn to Discovery Channel.  Watch episode of “Eaten Alive.” Drive quickly to nearest Dr.  Seriously.  Sounds bad.  You could also travel to some place incredibly cold (say, North Dakota) and just freeze that bad boy to death (the parasite I mean).

Beth

What do you need to hear to rid yourself of that last 1%, Brad?

Gus. I believe his name is Gus. His relatives are the Gusettes.

We too are a homeopathic home - save for the very unhomeopathic drugs I have to take. Recently our doctor told me to take a bit of sulphur every day for a skin problem. Kim is convinced. Me less so.

Only advice per others here - go to a doctor. African parasites named Gus are not to be trifled with.

Shaun, it’s nothing I need to hear, really. I’m convinced it’s a good thing, and I’m convinced it’s the right thing to do. Part of it is my concern for my finances (I’m in the midst of a job change right now, but with my new job I shouldn’t have any trouble sponsoring a child)… though speaking of finances… what would happen to my child if I lost my job and wasn’t able to send off that money? Or I missed a month because I got so busy and forgot to send the check?

But I’ve decided I’m going to do it, that 1% that is left is just me actually doing it.

Dude...one more vote for the dr.  My brother picked up a ‘site in India and tried the “natural” thing for 2 months and ended up uhm...dispelling of it in the John...all 12 inches of the so called “parasite” and it was NOT pretty!

ok… i dont’ pull out the “I’m a nurse” card real often. But… I am a nurse, and I highly recommend the doc on this one. I have been to Uganda, and I know the gazillion or so little parasites that live there. Some will give you some horrible cramps and other things as such which are not fun, but won’t kill ya. Others will kill ya. Plain and simple. You don’t wanna mess with them. seriously. You don’t. at all. ever.

I CANNOT believe my first comment on this whole Uganda experience is going to be about your parasite. First, make sure you’ve lost the weight you’d like to before kicking him/it out. And then may I borrow? Second, yeah, dirt. Can’t imagine its the way to go. Third, names. Boris. Bob. Bob the parasite. John. Colin Bowel. Perry is pretty good. The possibilities are “end"less.

Heh, I don’t think Shaun needs to lose weight, Joni.
PLEASE don’t name the parasite “Perry”, as funny as it sounds, ‘cos that was the name of my beloved parakeet.
I like Ned.  Call it Ned.  Or Jimmy.

How about “my little squishy.” I have no explanation for it, I just have this weird attachment to the word “squishy”. I know, I know, I’m pathetic. Point and make fun if you must.

The name Aiden means “little fire”.  I think it’s a perfect fit.  Hope the little fire is eaten up quickly by the little sea urchins.

Hey Brad.  Compassion has funds to cover the gaps if you miss a month or if you lose your job and can’t continue with sponsorship.  Your child won’t be kicked to the curb.  Please don’t let those fears keep you from sponsoring a child.  And I’d be willing to bet that God will provide in amazing ways when you step out in faith and just do it. Or maybe you cut out something small (its not a huge amount of money after all).  Its not just a bill to pay each month...its a child and it will change their (and your) life.  You won’t regret it.

Getting off my soap box now. 

Maybe some kind of <a rel="follow" href="http://www.drugrehab.mobi/47/getting-a-handle-on-addiction/">addiction treatment</a> can help you with that parasite. You could choose a nice naturist treatment that has a almost 100% success rate and maybe be cured.

Wow thats pretty nasty.  I hope it wasn’t really hiding in your colon.  I’m never going to third world country

We’ve been sponsoring a little girl from Ecuador for about a year now. Seeing their pix, reading their words, and hearing their stories make us so thankful we can help someone else.

I went deep into the jungle of the Amazon in Peru for a few days and I got a bug that lasted for about 4 days.  Not fun.  The water was supposedly clean and filtered but apparently their version of filtered is different than mine...lol.