Oh my Goodness...who
has the FLU?
Nope,
contrary to the picture, not me. For once in my adult life!
It's
crazy this year, isn't it? All the scary information about how many
flu strains? Did you know that the flu germies stay on a surface for
24 hours?! Yikes! I swear, the older I get, the more of a germaphobe
I am! (and yes, I did look up that spelling...and there are 2! like
this isn't confusing enough!).
Yep,
every single year, it (IT) would hit my household, and honestly, it
may still get us. However, as of this moment, we have escaped any
sign. Every year someone would catch 'it'...and the love would spread
to the rest of the family. There were years where this was most
spectacular. (We can be overachievers at times). Oh my...come
close...but not too close...and I will tell you a story...
Early
January there is a huge 2 day bridal show in Cincinnati. By most
counts, there are hundreds of brides that attend. They do not attend
alone...really, what bride would? no. They come with girlfriends,
mom's, sometimes dad's and fiance's. The fact there is usually a Boat
Show also going on at the same convention center at the same
time...might have something to do with this...but I regress. There we
are, in close proximity trying our best to deliver our message of
hope and photography, speaking over the DJ's and other conversations
around us. Get the picture? Well, one year my husband and both got
it...on the 1st day. I don't even remember coming home
that night, but I am most certain that I just crawled into my bed and pretty
much passed out. Ever been there? Yep, that was day 1. Then there was
day 2. He would glance at me, give the nod that meant 'I'll be right
back'. Or I would stand behind him and whisper, 'I gotta go!' Yes,
This was the day that my dear husband and I took turns running
(walking really really fast) out of the hall so we could be sick,
alone and unencumbered into any dumpster that would be closest to the
doors. Somehow we made it through the event, packed up our huge
display, loaded the car and made it home. But. What did we find as we
shuffled into the house that night? All 3 children were sprawled on
the couches. Each were holding a variety of bowl or bucket of their choice. The Christmas
tree was knocked over and on the floor in the middle of the living room. Towels not-so-carefully lined the carpet from the couches to the bathroom. We took one glance at the
kids and went to bed.
This
was years ago when there was just 'the flu' season and not 'THE FLU
that could kill you' season. Now we look back at the ridiculousness of
that weekend and chuckle. I do have to say though, that as we
returned to the same wedding show this year, I was a bit nervous. It
was projected to have over 700 brides and guests. I'm happy to
report, we got through it...lots and lots of Thieves Hand Sanitizer!
But we did it. So...to all my dear friends and loved ones...be
careful!
And
as Mama would say 'Hey! Did you Wash Your Hands?'
Till'
next time!***
