Sorry for the delay..again.... We had the flu. Reagan had it the worst. The bad symptoms only lasted about 48 hours. Her temp topped at 104.5. I was in her bedroom listening to her lungs at 11 pm and checking the temp. I was able to not wake her. That is the child RRT in me. I can finally say this, I am old enough now, they don't make flu virus' like they used to. My guess is this years flu is a flu from the past decade or so. Kids seem to be getting over it faster and adults that get it are having mild cases. My case was mild, the aches were the worst I've ever had but the rest, pretty tame. I think the aches were because of my disease. It rained damage upon my arthritis.
We managed not to spread the virus. I was so afraid the Benedicts' would get it from us. So far they have not and I pray it stays that way. It hasn't stopped Melinda from toying with my emotions. She keeps making comments on facebook that scare me and told me they all were sick and I was dead to her last night. This is unfair. I am in a fragile state, and she is exploiting it. I guess she needs to read the boy who cried wolf.
Saturday we attended a parenting seminar with Ken and Melinda at their church. It was informative and full of many things that made me go hmmm. It was part sales pitch for a Sunday school lesson titled Orange. I think that was it, Orange may have been the company making the lesson. Many of the parts associated with this lesson we already use in our homeschool curriculum. Thumbs up to us! They also stated a fact that I find awesome and I did not know. If you only allow the church to teach your child about the Lord, you get 40 hours a year. That is it, 40 hours. So as parents we must pick up were church leaves off and extend the lessons. This can be hard on even the most devote christian. We use a daily devotional for children in the morning and read from her children's bible at night. We pray before meals and bed. I also try and gather the family and pray occasionally during the day. I wish I did it more often but it is hard for me start this habit. I never experienced this growing up. Nightly prayers as a kid yes, the rest no. Breaking the chains and starting anew. I learned that from the resolution for men. A book written by 2 pastors who are dads with young kids. They are the 2 behind such movies as Fire Proof and Courageous. It was a great read, not an easy one. It forces you to look at your life and duties as a father. I encourage all readers to get this book. They have it for men and women. My wife has a hard copy for women. I am sure will loan it out. My copy is an e-book. I have no idea how to share an e-book. It was $12 last year, I am sure it is cheaper this year. Ken, I challenge you to read this book. I read it alone, it is written to be used as a group study. I found it easier to do alone. My weaknesses were exposed and I prefer those kept between my loved ones and not just church group members, thats man style. Amelia did hers in a small group at church. We did it at the same time and talked between ourselves. I found that insight useful.
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