I’m sick. Sore throat. Headache. Husband leaving tomorrow to go out of town for two weeks. What am I to do? Life goes on. Tomorrow I am going to go to the doctor just to make sure it’s not strep throat – my throat is very sore and swollen (although Motrin seems to help wonderfully) and I do not have any other symptoms of a cold. This morning I had a very difficult time swallowing and I had to stay behind from church.

The last couple of days have not been exciting – mom in bed (everyone else wondering if she’s really sick or just pretending because mom’s don’t really get sick).

I misplaced my camera until today so there are no pictures documenting the events of this past week.

Here are some highlights from this last week:

• Yesterday morning we attended a 25th anniversary vow renewal ceremony for Peter’s Uncle Ben and Aunt Debbie (they just happen to live here in Melbourne, Florida). It was after getting home from this that I really started feeling unwell.
• Last Sunday Peter was called to be the ward executive secretary and so he attended his first early morning meetings today (no more sleeping in on Sundays for Peter – hee hee). The kids were able to get a ride to church with our friends Will and Melissa – thanks!
• Isaac has discovered the joy of playing quietly in his closet. He’s there right now playing Batman and I don’t mind one bit. In the past he has never wanted to play in his room and his very difficult to keep entertained.
• I bought some new stencils and some clay for the kids. They have been having a lot of fun with the new art supplies!
• I bought the movies Cranford and Wives and Daughters and they just arrived yesterday – perfect timing! I have been able to enjoy my time while lying down on the couch like a miserable invalid.

Time to go gurgle some warm salt water…

That’s all folks…