It is interesting how one views the world when thinking about the flu pandemic. Hand hygiene becomes more and more important...family wellness is a top priority. Jake and Sarah and Rick have all been sick...I worry, they are in the high risk age group for H1N1 flu...so I at least tell them they should have shots and be careful around illness.
Then Rick called yesterday and the usual lusty voice of little Ricky was raspy and hoarse...and a bit wheezy. It made me worry all night and day...he has croup, but still I worry that he does not have an underlying flu or any other deep respiratory illness. I feel pretty helpless trying to give asked for advice from clear across the country. They are out of my reach and my ability to help.
So I try to focus on the things I can control, but still there are many things that I can't....above and beyond the flu. The precariousness of humans vs flu reminds me we are vulnerable to many things in this world, many of which are not in our control...so I'll wash my hands, try not to touch my face, cough into my sleeve; try to keep all the surfaces clean temporally and spiritually and hopefully keep myself and my family away from the temporal and spiritual pandemic.
Our prayers go out to all our friends and family...stay well everyone and get better little Ricky!
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Mom, we just love you!! I am always grateful for the advice. I took Ricky in to the Dr. and he said that we caught the croup just in time. He is doing much better today and his voice seems to be on the mend. It breaks my heart to see him sick or hurting. He is so sweet and soft, so when he is unhappy it makes me want to make him better. I guess that is true of Jacob too. Guess that makes me a mom then..right. We miss you! Cant wait to see you in Dec!-Sarah
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