It's been one of those weeks.
There were so many things I had planned to do before the school year started.
My throat started hurting Friday night and it was all downhill from there. I have either been in the bed or the recliner since then. Thankfully, I had already gotten some things accomplished before I got sick. I'm trying to do a little bit today and ease myself back into the land of the living. Lee and Katie have been a wonderful help! They've cooked, washed dishes and clothes, and taken great care of me. :)
Please keep the people on the east coast in your prayers. This hurricane has been a real nail biter! It looks like it's going to miss us here in eastern Virginia, but it's still going to be a rough couple of days for a lot of people.
On a happier note, I would like to wish my dad a very happy birthday today! He's such a wonderful dad. He retired in April after making paper for MeadWestvaco since 1963 (minus the time he was in Vietnam). Paper production went down after he retired, so he was asked to come back to work a few days a week as a consultant. We're all pretty proud of him.
I'm hoping to come around and visit. I've missed seeing what you're up to!
Hope you're all doing well. :)
Melanie
Oh, did the sore throat turn into the flu? So sorry! But hopefully, now you will be all better before school starts. Next Tuesday, right? I'm glad you're taking it easy!
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to feeling better! :) I've been glad to help you out! :) Love ya! :)
ReplyDeleteKatie ♥
hope you are feeling better!! Happy Birthday to Dad!!
ReplyDeleteMelanie
Get well soon and wish your dad happy birthday for me!
ReplyDeleteJane
There are many people in our area sick with the same type of symptoms. One teacher should have been home instead of at school for inservice this week!! I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteYes- my friend and I were talking today about the people and the hurricane. Praying for them for their safety.
Both little ones have had fevers over the course of last week and the beginning of this past week. Strange.
ReplyDeleteTake it easy... and thanks for stopping by today. ;)
Hi Melanie ~ Hope that you continue to feel better and stronger. How nice to have those helping hands! Such a blessing! Hope that you are feeling much better soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Melanie,
ReplyDeleteFirst off happy Birthday to your dad! and I am so glad to hear you're feeling better today. What a great family you have to pitch in when you're sick.
I will be praying for everyone in the path of Earl, that is my x husband's name. I was thinking how mean he was and hopefully the storm will not be as rotten.
God Bless & Big hugs
Oh Melanie I forgot to invite you to participate in my contest if you have the time. thanks so much! Big hugs
ReplyDeleteWell, like all moms, when you get sick.....REST!!! Yippee!!! Hooray!!! Ok, it's not like we get to sit in the recliner or lay around in the bed much, right??? So after the intense horrible whatever lets up somewhat, enjoy the recliner!!! :)
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Linda
Bless your heart -- I'm glad you're starting to feel better though. Thank goodness for your sweet family. God is good!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Daddy! I'd be proud of him too -- sounds like a wonderful guy!
sounds like an aweful sickness Melanie; glad you are feeling a bit better. Happy birthday to your dad!! Neat that Katie and your hubby were able to help out when you are under the weather. Hopefully you'll be all rested up before school starts!
ReplyDeletebetty
Hey Melanie!
ReplyDeleteI think it's the weather! I thought that was what was wrong with my son last Friday. Since he had a fever his doctor's office wanted me to bring him in. They ran a test and he had strep throat! He's better now but I'm glad I took him in to get his medicine before it got worse.
Hope you are feeling better! Happy Birthday to your Dad! Not many men stay at one job their entire careers. That is a great credit to him.
Hugs,
Angela
Hi Melanie,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you haven't been feeling well.
I hope your Dad had a wonderful Birthday today!! :)
I'm praying for the East coast too.
I hope that you are soon feeling better, friend. Take care! :)
I hope your feeling better soon. We've had a sore throat, upper respiratory virus going around here, too. I thought I had dodged it, but my throat started hurting this morning. Bummer.
ReplyDeleteOh that stinks Melanie being sick. Sounds like you are on the upswing though from that. Happy Birthday to your dad. Have a wonderful weekend. Debbie
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning the gift certificate at W.Virginia's Treasures - you will find all kinds of things you like at that shop! Have fun picking out a prize!!!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear about you being sick, I hope you're better soon. It sounds like your family really picks up the slack for you when you're down though, and that's a real blessing.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your dad. 47 years with the same company is impressive too!
Blessings,
Marcia
Sorry you've had a rough week. But I am glad you had sweetie's to help you out. I miss my daughter a lot. She was always a huge help to me and still is. Tell your dad Happy Bday. Make sure he gets cake! Have a good labor day. Did I tell you the books arrived? They are great thank you.
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Sherry
I hope you are feeling better! Getting sick is never a good thing! Happy birthday to your father. Glad they took care of you! sandie
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