Sickly Fall Break

The girls started out with a good fall break until Saturday...
Thursday night they went to Aunt Ree's (Angie's) to spend the night with Audrey and they stayed up late there, then went to bed early Friday night when returned home (yeah for me).
Saturday morning, Raelee didn't look like she felt well,but was insistent that she was okay and wanted to go to cheerleading. The longer the day went the worse she got...by the time we were home, she was running a fever of 102 & very lethargic. What an awful mom I am for letting her go to cheerleading; 1. possibly infecting other children & 2. making her choose cheerleading or be sick. Raelee obviously really enjoys cheerleading because she was determined to go regardless how she felt. She later admitted after returning home, in tears, that she lied and did feel bad that morning but wanted to go to cheerleading because "I love it!" Can't punish her for her determination and commitment. Chris commended her for her determination, but also encouraged her that she didn't need to be in public when sick. By Saturday night, Christalynn had a persistent cough but was still active.
Sunday morning, Raelee continues with a fever and lying around. Then Christalynn wakes up not feeling well, begins to run fever & complaining of stomach ache by the end of the day. Therefore, no school for either. Praying that God would heal the girls quickly and protect the boys from the virus "bug". I found a scripture in Malachi 4:2 - "But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings. And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall." I thought that was very fitting...once you are healed you feel like kicking up your heels and running around.
Monday morning...Raelee "leaping like a calf". She is definitely trying to make up for lost time in energy and conversation. She acts like she is on speed, she's talking fast and just bouncing off the walls. (Thank you Lord!) Christalynn is still not feeling well, still fevered and complaining of stomach ache as well as headache. Raelee's "bug" was 48 hours...so praying Christalynn will be better by tomorrow. Will keep you posted on Christalynn!
I thought that we were done with this virus because it is very similar to the one they had last month, yet Raelee's didn't last as long as last month. Sometimes I feel like I should just put them in a bubble and never let them leave the house, then what kind of immune system would they have?? I just pray the Lord puts a hedge of protection around them and pray for health everyday over my children. It's not me in control, but God!
So far, the boys are in the clear, as well as Chris and I.
Until next time!