Jan. 21, 2007 - Sickness, snuggles and chicken noodle soup
We are officially under quarantine. Every time I turn around, one of us has come down with this nasty virus. It is unlike anything we've ever had...horrible headaches, fever and aches so bad you don't want to move. Dh is the hold out. At one point today, he mumbled something about being a "dead man" and wanting to go live in a bubble.
Being basically able to do nothing for the last few days has forced us to slow down. Between feverish moments, I began to see the little things we were doing for one another to make this time a bit easier. The boys wouldn't pass by without saying, "I love you Mom." They gathered round to pray for me last night and then today it was my turn to pray for them. Lots of extra hugs and snuggles made the aches and pains a bit more bearable. Little Emma melted my heart at the height of her illness by surprising me with a new word. "Guggle Mommy." (translation - "Snuggle Mommy"). Mommy heart sigh...
Around lunchtime today, I mentioned something about how wonderful homemade chicken noodle soup would taste. Dh hesitated a minute before asking where I kept the recipe. Seeing the trepidation in his eyes, I told him Progresso would be fine. Off he went to the store.
He has single handedly nursed all of us toward recovery. I would like to publicly announce that I officially have the best husband in the world. Sorry, ladies.
I don't know...You're husband DOES sound wonderful. I won't argue with you there. However, I have been under the clear impression I have the best husband in the world.
Maybe we both do!
I hope you feel better soon and that your husband avoids this plague. We just seem to keep getting sinus infection after sinus infection this year.
God bless,
Jenn
My advice … spray everyone with down disinfectant and go sit in a sauna for 3 days. That should kill all the little bugs that keep attacking you. Then eat lots of chocolate to boast you immune system back up.
Get well soon.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today and complimenting our family pic. :o) I'm sorry you're so under the weather though! Your kids sound like such sweeties! And your entire family is gorgeous! You are very blessed, indeed. (and you may feel more blessed in a day or two when you're feeling better). :o)
So sorry to hear you are under the weather. Last year we had sickness almost every month. Some throw ups -- but mostly aches, fever, and headachish stuff. This year I'm having the kiddos take a vit. C in addition to their chewable multi-vit. So far so good. Praise God.
You are doing well to give thanks in all things. I pray the Lord will shine His face upon you today.
I told you I would stop by your blog when I had a minute. How nice to catch up with you.
It WAS a nasty virus, that's for sure. We are all finally feeling quite well again. It was a long haul, though.
And, by the way, I hate to break it to you, but I have the best husband in the world. Next month we will celebrate 21 years, and that is only because of the character of my husband. Not many men would have stuck with me through all these years, but my husband is not just any man. But, I guess every woman ought to think hers is the best husband in the world, right?
The daily, sometimes hourly, musings of a homeschooling mom of four surviving on prayer, friendship and lots of Starbucks. Some days my cup runs over and some days it all spills out the cracks...and I wouldn't have it any other way.
