My oh my! Day 11 of a severe headache and day 8 of fever - the doctor has ruled it is some mysterious flu-like virus . For now, life is on hold. The dust bunnies are thrilled with their reprieve. I am, however, in the midst of hauling myself around to do some laundry. When one child came downstairs in his bathing suit (his only available pair of shorts), and I heard myself advising another child just to wear dirty socks, I knew something would have to be done.

 Thanks be to God that my mom and a friend have been able to take the boys some. Good for them and for me. Moms get little time off when sick.

My oldest son, aged 9, has been reading to me from my prayer book a little every day, bless his heart.

Thanks for checking in. Say a prayer for me, and soon I will be writing again!