So Thankful

What a rough few last days!

Darrick and the USS Hopper left on Thursday morning. We had to bring Darrick to the ship and get up at 4:45 am! So of course we were all tired the rest of the day. I took a little nap when the boys did and woke up with a headache but still thought it was because I got up too early. I kept going and in the evening the boys and I went to Bible Study, which by the way was really good.

But by the end I was not feeling good at all and made a quick exit home. I barely got the boys and myself in the house before the stomach flu it me hard. In between my bathroom stops I somehow got the boys in bed. Everyhour, if not more I was up getting sick. By morning I was wiped out.

My original plan was to go grocery shopping that day because we were out of the basics. I called my neighbor Lauren to ask her if she could get us a few things. She dropped off saltines at my doorstep. My neighbor Margaret saw her and found out I was sick and later came over and took the boys for about 3 hours. Lauren came back with my groceries and told me to take some advil (my temp was 101.4) and gave me a banan and 7-up. I couldn't even think straight. After Margaret's daughter woke up she took the boys for a few more hours and then Lauren took the boys for dinner and baths! I cannot tell you how thankful I am for such caring neighbors. It is so amazing to be in a community that supports one another especially when our husbands are gone.

And then today Lauren called to check on me, Margaret stopped by and my other neighbor Audrey heard I was sick and offered me help or if I needed anyhting from the store. On top of all that, someone mowed our lawn today. Whoever did it (Margaret was it you?) thank you so much.

I am feeling better today but still weak. I'm so glad it was only a 24 hour bug!

I cannot believe that next week this time the boys and I will be in California-we're so excited!