Hello my friends. It has been a bit since I have posted once again, as for some reason, my PC really hates this website. I get on, it throws me off, I sign in, it doesn't save anything. I have begun typing in word and transferring to avoid losing what I write, but if I can't post anyway...UGH!
But, I keep trying to stay in touch with you all. You all mean the world to me!

So, our house has been a "sick" house for over a week now. It started when Zach came home from college last weekend, didn't feel the greatest, and then called me Monday in the middle of the night to tell me he was sure he had swine flu. First, know that Zach NEVER EVER gets sick...so, at his beckoning in the middle of the night, I was a bit worried. It took everything in me not to drive up to state and get him, but alas....I gave him space. He spent a few days feeling icky on and off...in the mean time, I was not feeling well at all. On and off, much like Zach. One day though, hit me like a ton of bricks..and then it passed, and came back again. Then Chris and Jenna get sick, the same day. Two days later, they sounded HORRIBLE. A trip to the doc confirmed they both had virus', nasty ones, but thankfully, not H1N1. Stomach flu and virus don't play nice, so it has not been fun. Zach called Friday to say he was coming home, still not well and needed to see a doc...Scott had left for the weekend, so I was on my own with a sick house. Needless to say, a long weekend. Lots of meds later, and we are still feeling rough. Katie, who had done so well, came home early from work sick yesterday. Today, she is back at it. Thankfully, so hopefully this is short lived for her.

You know, when you start with a huge punch like this early fall, you know it is going to be a long flu season!

I am headed to the chiropractor tomorrow as my headaches just won't let go. If that doesn't do it, I will check with the doctor. Make sure my brain is working ok! =-)

I was drawn today to John 14:25-27
All this I have spoken while still with you. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

I think I was drawn, as when I get things like sustained headaches and such, my mind (for obvious reasons) goes to the deepest darkest places...I think, that I need to relax, and open myself to God....so he can speak, and I HEAR him....maybe I am not doing enough of that and he is reminding me I need to.

I hope you are all having a HEALTHY week.
Joyfully (ALWAYS JOYFULLY!) yours,
Julie