I normally do not use this blog to complain... however, today I am writing one such post. Kevin decided to stay home from church because he had a pretty bad cold and wasn't feeling that great during the night. Laurie stayed home with him so she could take her morning nap and we figure that if one of us stays home, it's probably a good idea to keep Laurie home - the less she's around a lot of people, the better.
Haili and I sat behind a lady who was obviously sick. She could not stop coughing. I decided to count how many times she coughed during the service. After ONE-HUNDRED coughs (yes, you read that right!) I decided it wasn't worth it any more and decided to switch seats. I am still extremely nervous being around people who may have a contagious illness!
I know that it's difficult for parents to stay home when they are sick, especially when they have children. HOWEVER, please think about the risks involved when you do go to work, school, or church when you are sick. You are giving your illness to others! Please remember that there are people (adults and children alike) who have weakened immune systems. They can't recover as easily as the normal person. If you have to go out, consider wearing a mask... that will at least offer some protection.
In short, if you are sick... please stay home if at all possible!
There's my spill for the day. I don't mean to offend anyone - just wanted to offer some words of wisdom from a heart mommy.
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2 comments:
I hate when sick people insist on going to the store, work, school, church, etc. I'm so sorry you have to be so careful but you are right...it's not worth risking your families health!
Did Laurie get the H1N1 vaccine? We are going in for a fetal echo tomorrow and we are going to hunt down Dr. Gray to see if we should get it for Dade.
I definitely agree! It's no wonder than colds and flu spread so quickly, people go shopping, movies, church - everywhere and pass their germs onto everyone else.
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