Sick Happens!

"Famous Last Words" have bit me on the ass again!  Here is the conversation I had last Thursday, while at the pediatric dentist with my three daughters:

Dentist: How has the girls' health been?

Me: Great! In fact, this has been our healthiest school year ever!

(It is noted here, that the dental hygienists and the dentist all immediately looked at me and said "Knock on wood!!"... to which I did, of course!"

Dentist: Did the girls get the flu shot?

Me: Just my asthma girl.

Dentist: I just heard yesterday that this year's flu shot is not working.

At this point, I am thinking back to how my youngest daughter was unusually crabby after school, and how she was saying that her body was achey.  Since she didn't have a fever, I just figured she was tired and didn't want to go to the dentist ...

Fast forward 5 days ... and all three of my girls are home sick with the respiratory flu.  In case any of you are wondering, I can tell you how this year's flu virus runs its course...you have 2 to 3 days of a fever (how high the fever goes depends on the child, my children's fevers ranged from highs of 102 to 104); after the fever, the child is weak for another day or two and a cough starts.  And that is the stage I am currently at - day 5.  What started with one kid spread to the other two kids three days later.

What began as our healthiest school year ever, ironically changed to become the first time in 12 years that I have had all 3 kids home at the same time, due to the same illness.

On the bright side, I no longer have to be dreading the flu hitting my household for the rest of this season!

Here's wishing you all a healthy and happy holiday season!

Me


Motivational Moment:

Today's Moment is dedicated to my friend who passed away last week from ALS.

I was debating on whether or not I should change today's "Motivational Moment" Title to say "In Memoriam"; however, as I thought about it, I realized that this woman was indeed motivational.  She faced a horrific, cruel disease with such courage and faith, that it can only be looked upon as inspirational.  I am in awe of her character and fortitude.  She is no longer a prisoner in her body to that devastating disease.  I send her and her family love.  She was truly a beautiful soul on the inside and out.