Friday, March 18, 2011

The Flu

Hi, everyone. I hope you're all doing well.

I'm sorry I haven't been around to visit you, but we've been hit with the flu this week. I haven't left home since Monday evening.
The teachers and over half of our students are sick, so we even had to cancel school two days this week. It's been many years since we had to close the school due to sickness!
We also had to cancel our church's mid-week service on Thursday.

I'm still not feeling too great, but at least I'm doing better than I was.

My husband started feeling bad a couple of days ago, but so far, Katie has not gotten sick. I sure hope it stays that way!
She's been such a wonderful help! She has cooked meals, washed dishes and clothes, swept, mopped, and just generally kept everything caught up. It has been a wonderful blessing. I'm so proud of her. :)

I'm looking forward to seeing what you've been doing, and I hope you all have a great weekend.

Take care,
Melanie
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17 comments:

  1. bettyMarch 18, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    poor you and your church family, Melanie and your husband too?? never fun to have the flu, but it sounds like Katie was a great bit help what a sweetie she is!! I do hope she doesn't get sick! You guys were wise to close school and cancel the church services so that germs wouldn't perhaps get spread! rest this weekend and take care of yourself, Melanie; blogs can always weait

    betty

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  2. DebbiedoosMarch 18, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    oh no girl, I am so sorry to hear that! Feel better soon. What a sweetie of a daughter you have...thanks to all your wonderful teachings. XO

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  3. MelanieMarch 18, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Hope you are feeling better soon!


    Melanie

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  4. Ginny HartzlerMarch 18, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Oh, I'm so sorry!!! Did you all get your flu shots? All kind of really weird things are going around here. My granddaughter got 105 temp the other day, but was not sick. I hope everyone stays well now.

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  5. TheresaMarch 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Oh, I hope you are feeling better! What a blessing to have your daughter be able to "fill in" while you are sick.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Dear Melanie...so sorry to hear that you have been sick and now that your husband has it! Such a sweet blessing that Katie is well and tending to all of those homekeeping chores! Hope you have a restful weekend! Hugs ♥ Teri

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  7. KarenMarch 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Hope you feel better soon. How sweet of Katie to help out while you were down ~ I know you are proud of her! Take care! Karen

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  8. Love Of QuiltsMarch 19, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    It is making it rounds....my dad was sick today when I went over hope I don't get it...glad to know you are better and that you have good help in your time of need. Trish

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  9. Simple HomeMarch 19, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    So sorry you've been sick Melanie. I hope Katie stays healthy and you're back to yourself quickly!
    Blessings,
    Marcia

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  10. SharonMarch 19, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh Melanie! So sorry to hear about the flu outbreak! I hope and pray you are feeling back to normal soon and that your husband and sweet daughter won't get it!!! ((Hugs))

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  11. Fred AltonMarch 19, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    That's a horrible thing to have happen ... but then (as Andre Crouch's song says) if I'd never had a problem I wouldn't know how God could solve them. Praying for all of you to be healed and strong for the Glory of God.

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  12. LauraMarch 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Dear Melanie,

    I am praying that today finds you feeling a bit stronger and more like yourself. What a darling daughter you have...attending to momma's needs and being such an incredible helper. You have taught her well. Seems as though everyone we know has been hit by this "flu" thing...I'm so thankful that spring is here! Perhaps now we can air things out...and get rid of all these germs!

    Have a blessed Sunday, my dear!
    Laura

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  13. Chatty CroneMarch 19, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Oh my goodness Melanie - that is a lot of flu going around. Never heard of a school closing for the flu. I hope you ALL get better soon.

    Sounds like Nurse Katie is doing a great job.

    Hope she doesn't get it.

    Love, sandie

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  14. novita darmawanMarch 19, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    woow.. it's great to know you've been better than before...
    oh yes, i want to open Katie's Blog, but i can't... i don't know it's always error if i open it.. ^^

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  15. Make a Joyful Noise all ye LandsMarch 19, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Dear Melanie,
    So sorry you and your husband have had the flu this week. What a sweet daughter to minister to the needs of her parents. A blessing from the Lord to comfort you guys. Will keep you in my prayers.
    Blessings,
    Virginia

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  16. Susan BMarch 21, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Hi Melanie,
    So sorry that you have been sick. Hope you are doing better today. How sweet of your daughter to help you out while you are ill. Take care, and feel better soon. :)

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  17. Krystal KatsMarch 21, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    HI Melanie I am so sorry you had that terrible flu, my daughter had that and feared she would lose the baby. It was really nasty. I hope you get your strength back soon. I too have been MIA. to many family problems right now, but today I broke lose to spend some time checking on my blog buds. Get better sweet one. I will keep you in my prayers. big hugs

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