More Sentimental Junk

Today I am stuck inside. Andrew is sick. He either has the stomach bug or a bad cold, from which the drainage is making him throw up and have diarrhea - or both. Actually, he hasn’t thrown up since last night (which he did twice in the middle of his sleep), but his nose is clogged and his butt is sore. Poor guy. I feel bad for him, but I’m also praying that the rest of us don’t catch it from him, especially if it is that nasty stomach flu that is going around.

Andrew didn’t get up until 830 this morning and now he has been sound asleep for almost two hours, which is very out of character for him. Jacob is with my parents, where he will hopefully stay for most of the day. It’ll keep him from being bored out of his mind, and hopefully minimize his exposure to illness. He told my mother that he wasn’t coming home today because he didn’t want to catch his brother’s germs. A few days ago in the car, Andrew started blowing raspberries. Jacob freaked out and started frantically pleading with Andrew to stop. “Brudder, don’t you know that is how we spread germs! We don’t spit! You’ll make us all sick!” Apparently they have been discussing illness prevention at school, and Andrew hasn’t wised up yet!

I have cleaning to do, but nothing pressing right now, so I thought I’d update my play list. I have a real nostalgic side to me (in case you haven’t noticed!), so I thought some of these songs were appropriate. I think a lot about all of the people who have graced my life, for whatever reason - those who are still here, and those who are gone. I’ve been blessed to know some really wonderful people, and I’ve also been blessed in knowing some not so nice people too. I say that because I think it’s important to know just how lucky we are when we find someone who is not only good, but good for us. Not everyone is a beneficial fit. Fortunately, I’ve found more good fits than bad influences in my 32 years on this planet.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the stresses of everyday life. It’s easy to block out the good things and get stuck in a rut of repeating mistakes. It’s not always easy to make changes, or even to hear that changes need to be made. I look at my life right now, and I’m often amazed at where I am. I’ve grown so much over the last 10 years, and in some ways I’m still in disbelief of all that I have. Those of you who have known me any length of time can attest to the changes I have made. The most integral part of that stability, happiness and contentment I owe to Greg. He has brought balance to my life. He loves me enough to tell me when I’m out of whack, and more importantly, he loves me enough to put up with me when I’m off kilter (which is probably a little more often than I’d like to admit). Greg is definitely the best fit not only for me, but for my children as well. So thank you, Greg, for being you - and being mine.

And thank you to everyone else for being here and there, all over the country and even across the ocean, and for blessing me with you various gifts. Everyone we meet has something to give us, something to teach us. I have learned a lot, and I look forward to continuing to learn as the years pass.

Now, I must depart from the sentimental stuff - I hear a coughing kid…at least I hope it’s coughing, and not puking! Keep your fingers crossed!