Thankfully, all members of our family are feeling better and our busy routine is in full swing.
Middle school conferences were last week. It was a pleasure meeting N's teachers and hearing all the wonderful, positive comments about our son and his school performance thus far. I know those things to be true, but there is something extra special when other people notice as well!
G started basketball practice a few weeks ago. She is enjoying the challenge of learning new skills and working as part of a team. She is one determined young lady! Tonight, I enjoyed watching their first public debut. It was the Cougars vs Prairie Ridge! (Did I mention that we are the Prairie Ridge Cougars?) Everyone was a winner! Thirty-one 4th and 5th grade girls and all had play time!
Our little A is so happy to be back to school after missing a full week! I am not convinced that she is 100% yet, but she is improving! As I write, I am listening to her cough in her sleep and am petitioning our Lord for total healing!
As of tomorrow, Jon will be laid-off from work. He has a few possibilities for more temporary work that he will be exploring. One thing I know for sure, he isn't very good at sitting around. I am positive that he will find something to occupy his time and, hopefully, to contribute to our personal economy. Once again, we covet your prayers in this matter!
I have some exciting news to share! Most of you know that in addition to tutoring, I sell an amazing line of children's books. Last week, I had the privilege of becoming a verified supporter of Toys for Tots. This enables me to collect cash donations for TFT which, in turn, will be used to purchase books and activity kits for needy children in my community. Usborne Books is matching the donations by 50%! So TFT will receive 150% of the contributions raised in excellent, entertaining books and fun-filled activity kits. It is such a gift to be able to give!
As we approach another season of thanksgiving, we are rejoicing in the little things and trusting God in all things - because in His hands, all is well!
The Flu in K'zoo
It is just after 8 am on this warm, wet October weekday. One child is already at school. The other two.....sound asleep in bed?!!
The elementary school has been canceled for the rest of the week! The letter sent home regarding the closing stated that the building was closing due to a high number of students absent reporting flu or flu-like symptoms.
The Health Department confirmed that H1N1 is in "full swing" in our county.
Our family has had our share of sickness in the past several weeks: from sinus infections to strep throat to the flu. Our county's Health & Community Services states that "symptoms of H1N1 typically include a fever above 100, cough, sore throat, achiness, headache, chill, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting."
The local media has really jumped on this claiming that over 50 schools across the area are closed due to H1N1. But is that really the case? My personal opinion is that schools are closing because of high numbers of absentees.
Regardless, my girls and I will spend part of the morning disinfecting our home. After personally experiencing miserable flu-like symptoms for the past 3 days, I want to do whatever I can to help keep the ones I love healthy!
Cover those coughs! Wash those hands! It has only just begun!
The elementary school has been canceled for the rest of the week! The letter sent home regarding the closing stated that the building was closing due to a high number of students absent reporting flu or flu-like symptoms.
The Health Department confirmed that H1N1 is in "full swing" in our county.
Our family has had our share of sickness in the past several weeks: from sinus infections to strep throat to the flu. Our county's Health & Community Services states that "symptoms of H1N1 typically include a fever above 100, cough, sore throat, achiness, headache, chill, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting."
The local media has really jumped on this claiming that over 50 schools across the area are closed due to H1N1. But is that really the case? My personal opinion is that schools are closing because of high numbers of absentees.
Regardless, my girls and I will spend part of the morning disinfecting our home. After personally experiencing miserable flu-like symptoms for the past 3 days, I want to do whatever I can to help keep the ones I love healthy!
Cover those coughs! Wash those hands! It has only just begun!
Back to Work
This was a busy week! In addition to a week-long birthday celebration, this was also my first week back to work in three months! And was it ever a challenge!
None of us were feeling our best and I was concerned that I would have to take a sick day or two either for a child or for myself. But we put on our game face and persevered. I did allow some important parts of my daily routine to slide, and hope to fit them back into my mornings by rising an hour earlier starting next week. All in good time and better health!
It was great to be surrounded by such amazing, positive staff and these truly wonderful children. I am looking forward to seeing much growth and progress and can't wait to jump into action!
None of us were feeling our best and I was concerned that I would have to take a sick day or two either for a child or for myself. But we put on our game face and persevered. I did allow some important parts of my daily routine to slide, and hope to fit them back into my mornings by rising an hour earlier starting next week. All in good time and better health!
It was great to be surrounded by such amazing, positive staff and these truly wonderful children. I am looking forward to seeing much growth and progress and can't wait to jump into action!
Twelve Candles
This past week, we celebrated N's 12th birthday! We have a special birthday tradition of doughnuts, candles and gifts at the crack of dawn. Our tradition required some adjustments to accommodate new work and school schedules. So after some serious pondering, we decided to kick off the birthday week with our Birthday Doughnut Celebration on the Sunday before the birthday. Instead of our traditional song, we sang "Happy Birthweek to You!" and allowed one present to be opened. A few days later, on N's actual date of birth, we enjoyed a great after-school visit from some out of town family and a wonderful dinner out to Logan's with more family. Even his teachers got in on the celebration, or so it seemed - no homework!!!
It has been an amazing privilege to parent N and a joy to watch him grow, learn and mature. We are so proud of our son and we love the person he is becoming! Children are a blessing!
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