When it rains, it pours

It's been a loooong almost two weeks. Everyone (except the dog, thank goodness!!) has diarrhea, vomiting, pink eye, etc and it has been that way for 13 days. But who's counting? Oh me, I am! I'm tired- tired of sickness, tired of rain, tired of laundry, tired of feeling like I am barely making it by. But I am also amazed at God's provisions through it all- amazed at the strength He gives, the mercies he show, the grace He pours on our daily lives. We've also had some good laughs through it all:
Lily threw up right on the remote so I had to wash it out and soak it in some rice. And now it works great (except if you shake it you can still hear some rice rattling around in there).

We had to postpone Tripp's birthday party due to rain and sickness but again, God worked out every detail- every person could still come, the cake could be postponed, and the pavilion/park was still available. The only major bummer was that Nelson couldn't come since it was during the week. He already missed a lot work last week tag teaming taking care of the kids and me so he just couldn't miss another day (and good thing too- since today he is home from work sick). But here's one tired, happy boy and his little sister who had just as good of a time playing on the playground. Boy, are we ready for a break!