Rich has had a cold for a couple weeks, which ended up turning into pneumonia. Thankfully, after two days of being on a strong antibiotic, he seems to be perking up today. He is home but is able to work on his laptop and take phone calls.
As his wife, it bothered me to see him so very sick (on Wednesday and Thursday). It has reminded me to be extra thankful that he is normally a very healthy man. I became his nursemaid, and it was gratifying to make him nice little meals arranged nicely on fiestaware, buy him special juices (he hated the carrot juice) and medicines (lots of Vitamin C, thanks to Jenny’s advice) and make him as comfortable as possible (with warmed up corn bags for his feet). I think it’s harder, emotionally, on a wife to have a sick husband, than to have sick children. Rich is the love of my life and my number one priority and I was concerned about him, and quite relieved that he’s starting to get better. Oh how I love my husband.
I have three boys who are coughing all the time (we are all taking extra Vitamin C) and Grace is laying low today, she says she has a sore throat. We’ve got some kind of sickie bug going around. Nothing really new for this time of year. Caleb is still as energetic as ever. I like to give him baths, to keep him happy and in one spot.
I am tired out and feel like I’m functioning in a daze. Things seem harder than they really are on this day.
Rich is on the phone in the other room. I think I’ll go sit by him and put my head on his lap or shoulder for a few minutes. That always makes me feel better and stronger.
Then, Caleb gets a bath. 
And maybe, hopefully, I can stomach some coffee (I haven’t been drinking my second cup for the last few days, it’s been making me sick, which I am sure *the lack of caffeine* is partly to blame for my lack of energy).
Good to be Home 
I hope you all feel better, and the non-sickies stay well! Have a good weekend! =)
i know exactly what you mean, my stepfather of almost 18 years had a stroke this year and since he’s been home all my mom does it play nurse maid, 24/7 during hte summer months and now as soon as she gets home from her full time job. he isonly 56 and perfectly healthy (never smoked, hardly ever drank, not overweight or high chlorestral) and he just happened to have really bad luck. he is severally handicapped now and my mom has said she really wished she had appreciated a healthy husband while she had one. hopefully everyone in your family feels better soon!
Glad to hear Rich is feeling a bit better….the seasons changing too and the shorter days might also be playing into your “tiredness” or the fact you have 6 children and one on the way LOL. Thanks for coming to visit me at work yesterday it was a bright spot in my evening! PS this music is making ME tired LOL! Hugs all around ~ Love ya SISSY
I hope Rich is feeling better, and the rest of the kids to. I know we have had the sickness going around my house to. We have all been sick, it’s been a rough few weeks. I agree with your sister I think the seasons changing has alot to do with it, I have been exhausted lately to, but then you are expecting:) have a great day!
Doing some serious talking to God about Rich’s health. Make sure to take care of yourself!!
Godspeed to an healthy household again!
So glad to hear how it is going. I’ve been praying for you all. Good to hear Rich is turning around in this, and that you have been loving on him with your care. Too bad he didn’t like the carrot juice…I am a fan of that too. It is so good for you! Try to get that good man to rest up over the weekend so that he will get strong. Rest too, when you can, dear Shanda. I know growing a baby takes a lot of energy. Especially during the first trimester. Maybe you all can take some turns with little energetic Caleb over the weekend. Isn’t it great that baths can be so fun for little ones, exploring and playing with the water, yet calming and soothing too?!Do you like tea? Seems easier on the tummy, and it gave me enough to keep going. Green tea is also good for the immune system. I’ll continue to pray everyone gets well and you have a serene,restful weekend! Jenny
Glad to hear he is doing better, it’s no fun to have, I definitely know the feeling. I hope your other children start feeling better soon, and that you will feel better also. Still hoping to see you soon, and have a visit. We’ll chat soon. Much love you to, Shan. ❤
I too use the bathtub as a “round up” and “container” LOL. ;)Hope everyone continues to get better….rest well…or as well as you can! 🙂
I hope he is feeling better soon! Glad to hear my buddy Caleb is fine and still full of energy! 🙂
So glad Rich if feeling better. Hey do you get your Fiestaware only from antique places or do you also get it somewhere else and if so, where? I was looking on JC Penney’s website today and it was more expensive than I thought it was going to be…I thought someone else told me it was cheaper where they got theirs…Macy’s I think.
Wow Shan. I wish I had known so I could’ve prayed specifically for Rich. I’m glad he’s feeling better. Love you, Lish
Boo to being sick!! so not fun.thinking of you…
Awww, I’m REALLY sorry about Rich’s pneumonia and the little colds being passed by your children. I don’t know if this is a little late, but something that my mom gave us (and it seemed to help with throats and cold symptoms) was Welch’s Grape Juice. You have to be careful no one spills it, but that purple stuff seemed to hold some curative magic and felt good going down!I’ll say special prayers for you and your family until things are alright, okay?
My mom would give us the extra vitamin C and also zinc + Echinacea. I heard if you mix a tablespoon of honey with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon it will get rid of a cough after 2-3 days of taking it. (it’s so spicy going down but if you mix it well it’s not too bad.) I hope you have your energy back soon,and Rich makes a full recovery. (not being able to drink coffee is my first sign of pregnancy…same with my sisters.) maybe try some tea…green tea is good,but i couldn’t drink it on an empty stomach! Your music is nice sleep music…or maybe i am tired cause it’s 11:30 *YAWN*
Glad Rich is on the mend. I hate it when my honey is sick, too. He hardly ever is, thankfully. There does seem to be a lot of sickness around these days. I myself have been very good at producing snot the last few days. PHEW! I don’t like it! Hope you can rest and not push yourself too hard. Keep Caleb in the tub until he is a little raisin! LOL!
Do take care. I’m lifting your wonderful family to the “One” who keeps us in His everlasting arms.
Sorry to hear that your family is sick…take some time for yourself (even if it is just 5 minutes in the shower), slow down and relax, the stress of caring for your family won’t go away -but I find it helps deal with the stress better if I put myself in a relaxed state of mind. Hope and pray everyone feels better soon and that you and Caleb will stay healthy.Love You!
“I think it’s harder, emotionally, on a wife to have a sick husband, than to have sick children. Rich is the love of my life and my number one priority and I was concerned about him, and quite relieved that he’s starting to get better. Oh how I love my husband.”Shouldn’t your kids be your number 1 priority?But glad your husband is feeling better :3
I completely agree that it is harder to deal with a sick hubby than sick children. I wish I could get him to take his vitamins regularly. He’ll say something like, “I have an awful headache”. I’ll respond, “Have you taken a couple of aspirin.” “No, I’m just trying to wait it out”…..”The don’t complain unless you are willing to do something about it.”
Hi Shanda…hope everyone is well very soon and that the little ones are feeling better. Take care of yourself too. Thankfully no has gotten a cold here yet. Hope it stays that way…..Take care.
Oh Shanda, SO SORRY to hear about Rich and the others being sick!!! I read yesterday’s post and am glad you all got some extra rest over the weekend. I concur with you about the emotional factor in having a sick husband…and for you, with a pregnancy and six other children, that would only be magnified. Yet, you sound so at peace in this and your other posts. It can only be an extra measure of God’s grace, His hand is on your life for sure. How I would love to bring over a big pot of soup for you all right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers!