The only thing I kept thinking while I was not feeling well was that parents don't get a sick day. When we don't feel good, we keep working to take care of our kids. Rob is still recovering from his surgery so it was tough because he couldn't help with some things. We worked as a team: We let each other rest at different points, we picked up the slack where the other needed help, we took turns getting up to make sure Liam would nap, and we did our best to serve one another while we were sick.
The kids also took it easy on us. While they were full of energy, they did their best to play well together. They sensed we were not feeling well. They know to an extent that we don't get a sick day.
Parents may not get a sick day but as I have posted before, God is our healer. God is our strength. God is our rock to lean on. God gave us the strength to continue to do what we needed to do while not feeling well. God even had mercy on us and worked so that the kids we were calm. God also gave us time as a family, something we truly needed , though I wish it wasn't because Rob and I were sick.
I would love a sick day as a parent. While I would love a complete day off, I wouldn't get cuddles from my kids. The best thing when I'm sick is seeing that my kids know I don't feel well so they want to cuddle with mommy.
I am thankful for the sick days we had over the weekend. I am thankful how God worked things out just so, though we didn't understand why. Now we do.
I hope my readers had a great weekend!
Until next time, keep having faith, hope, and a lot of LOVE!
I had a great weekend cleaning up our house and yard. I am so sorry you were sick.
ReplyDeleteI find my kids are more helpful when we are sick it is like they know we need the extra help or rest.
Parents don't get a sick day and it is hard when both of you are down. It sounds like you were able to turn it around with a good attitude seeing what was a blessing about the weekend though. Hope you are all better now!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you guys are feeling better - and that you had the right attitude :)
ReplyDeleteFeel sorry for that. Good you shared it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear... Hope that you & Rob are better now!!
ReplyDeleteSickness stinks. I was sick with the stomach flu last week. Hope you heal quickly. May God's glory reign in you.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree. While I would love a sick day, I love the cuddles and seeing my kids.
ReplyDeleteOuch, sorry to hear that you were ill on the weekend..so not a good time to be ill
ReplyDeleteI am sure it is very hard to manage when parents are sick, but you feel good when your kids could help you when you cant do much. I am glad you both are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteKids are especially sweet when we are sick. That is the one time we let them watch a little extra TV. Glad you are on the mend!
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