Down and in

So far this has been our year to get sick. Maybe this means we've had our fill at the beginning and then from here on out we'll be home free. I'm pretty sure I have an ear infection, possibly in both ears, my husband has spent most of his non-work time this week in bed or on the couch, and my kids are like little fountains. Niagara Nose is the clinical term (correct me if I'm wrong, Sarah B.).

All that to say, my husband wisely cancelled our trip this morning. Since we left town so quickly he promised we could go back and say a proper goodbye, and this Easter weekend was our big chance. I knew he was right in thinking we should stay here, and he was willing to be convinced otherwise (and I wanted to convince, but my ears were hurting so bad...), but in the end we decided to go back when A) we won't infect the people we love, and B) when we can actually enjoy the people we love vs. endure the visit. I was voting for the "Let's just heavily medicate ourselves" plan. The other thing is that because the kids aren't feeling great, they are waking up several times a night (each= about 10 times for Mom and Dad). We both knew how un-fun that would be in someone else's house...that and being sleep deprived during a very busy weekend.

So we will stay put and have a little Sunday Easter dinner here and glory in all the good things God has given us in this life and what He has for us in the life to come. And hope that our friends who had graciously made plans to provide hospitaility will forgive us for cancelling at the last minute and still be happy to see us next weekend.