That eerie silence that comes over a house when the children are ill... no mother likes it. For as often as a mom might complain when the children pound down the stairs, shrieking in excitement as they try to outrun their big brother; as often as they talk incessantly--often on top of each other--trying to tumble out all of their thoughts before they forget them; those sounds are actually a comfort to a mother as they mean their children are healthy and generally, happy. But when illness creeps in, it is like a thick fog that covers the happy home like an oppressive blanket. And although a mom might "say" she wishes for quiet and for her children to "be still," it's the last thing she wants when it comes with fevered brows, glassy eyes, and listless bodies.

Our family is finally on the upside of this virus, and I'm glad to say getting back to the volume it was two weeks ago. Thank the Lord, my temperature never got above 101, and only lasted about two days. The others all lasted about five days each (staggered over close to a week and a half) and spiked quite high (see the first entry). In fact, I've had to break up a few arguments today and wait in turn to speak at our daily conversations around the dinner table, further proving that spirits are resuming thier old ways. :-)

So, take heart! If your children are a little out of control today; if they are loud, rambunctious, or just plain in your space for the 15th time, scoop them up, wrap your arms around them until they squeal to be let go, cover them with kisses, and breath a prayer of thanks that they are healthy and all is well with the world.

...it is definitely better than the quiet.

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Posted by lovinglife

Very true. We went through something just a little while back, and I remember thinking the same thing.
Welcome to HSB, by the way. :)

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Posted by TNMOMTOMANYBLESSINGS

Thsi was a precious post.
Be blessed,
Tnmom

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Posted by CreativeHomeschooling

Thank you for commenting on my blog, too funny about the greeting cards. Once I figured out "who" you were, I got the point even more about you being expected to send illustrated cards. You are a wonderful illustrator!! In fact we even sell your timeline packets on our websites.
Did you by chance ever sell on vegsource? When we started selling our product (TimesTales) a little over 2 years ago, vegasource (and ebay) were the first places we tried. It seems like you were on there at that time too, or am I confusing you with someone else? Great to see you here, I look forward to reading more from you. :)

Jennie von Eggers
www.TimesTales.com
www.CreativeHomeschooling.com

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Posted by happyhousewife

We are coming off illness and I will REMEMBER to be thankful for NOISY days!!! Glad you all are feeling better!! :) Stefanie

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Posted by JenIG

hi Amy! i am glad that you are all feeling better. This was a great post.
:) jen

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Posted by CreativeHomeschooling

Thank you for nice things you said on my blog! I think we emailed a couple of times way back in the vegsource days. I can't believe that I've had your stuff on our sites and didn't even connect that was you! I am so glad to see your that your business is doing well as well. You are like a master illustrator...really, your drawings couldn't be any better!!

We don't use vegsource anymore (quit that way back) but have recently started back on Ebay (where we started our first sales). We have a store and it has been quite successful, we are wondering why we didn't do it sooner.

Look forward to reading your blog and hearing more from you!!

Jennie von Eggers
www.TimesTales.com
www.CreativeHomeschooling.com

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Posted by LadyPoet33

We've had flu here for the last few days. Tonight, I have insomnia, so I am blogging, and getting to know a few people.

I am new here, and trying to learn all the bells and whistles and how they work.

LadyPoet33

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Posted by happyhousewife

Thanks for the Amen, Hallelujah comments on my socialization post! It's just awesome that so many are seeing all of the lies regarding socialization! Hope you all are still on the mend, Amy!! :)

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