The end of June meant the long-awaited visit of the Michigan grandkids. They were here for a week while their mom and dad went off to San Antonio for a conference. We started out with a bang, going swimming, to the farm, playing with the Kansas grandkids, Lucy and Emma. Then, without warning, they each tumbled to the flu--one at a time, but overlapping. Then Pop-pop also caught it, and Lucy, and Sara and then Lynn, when she returned from the trip! Everyone was throwing up for about 24 hours. Thankfully, I was the only one left standing, so that I could care for them. Even though I was exhausted and tired of cleaning up the messes, I found that there isn't a better way to bond with kids than to care for them when they are ill! All in all, it was a marvelous week, and I hope this becomes a traditional summer thing to do--to visit Oma and Pop-Pop, not to get sick!
4 comments:
So fun seeing your pics! Sorry about the illness though. I bet you were quickly transported to memories of caring for your 3 when they were sick - probably not a place to which you were dying to return! Good that you looked at the bright side - bonding. We had something like that happen not long ago on a week long trip to visit Jen (formerly Orris) and her family in VA. Glad you're back to blogging again! I've become a bit of an addict - it's just so fun!
http://thecalihans.blogspot.com/
Erika
Thanks for visiting, Erika. I have had so many things happen in my life lately, but I can never find time to blog. How do you manage it with your three little ones? I'll try to get on more often.
I am wondering if you have been in a Beth Moore Bible Study. I am considering one in my church,but I have only attended CBS (Community Bible Studies)
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Jan
I have done several Beth Moore studies, and I love them! It's been about (well, let's see now, how old is Bryce) 2.5 years since I've done one as they are a bit time intensive, but they are well worth it. Which one are you considering? If it's a newer one, I'm probably not familiar, but I've done about 6 so far. So, in short, Go for it!
Best way to reach me for quicker response is ecalihan@hotmail.com, facebook, or my blog. Been busy this week getting Bekah (sis) moved up here to start school in Louisville!
Hi Jan
In ten years your grandkids will be saying "Remember the summer we went to Oma and Pop Pop's house and we all got sick?"
BTW, Liz just attended a Beth Moore seminar and enjoyed it! Sure hope the rest of your summer is happy and healthier!!
Diane
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