Lil Mama’s Turn

Written Sunday, 3/26 @ 5:12pm (Central Time)

It’s my turn with this stomach bug. It’s officially deemed a “bug”. We found out this morning that several families within the Texas Branch’s church family are having the stomach flu. The thing that is weird about is that it takes about 48-72 hours for the next person to get it. I hope no one else gets this. I've never recalled such a painful bout witht the stomach flu. I actually started wondering if I was having a heart attack last night because the pain was just under my rib cage and up the middle of my chest. If others hadn't of had the stomach flu I would have considered looking into it further.

Big Daddy just left to take the kids to Walmart to buy Lil Sis a new portacrib (we’ve tried cleaning it out but can’t get rid of the smell so it’s just gotta go) and some lemonade or something with electrolytes for me. I’m hoping to be able to keep that down because I haven’t been able to thus far. Mine hit last night as we were close shopping at an outlet mall an hour away. We were trying to find my sister-in-law a “power suit” for the big debate she has this Wednesday. She’s helping to lead a tax payer revolt here in Texas against toll roads (roads that have already been paid for hence they should not have to pay for them again). We’re praying she doesn’t get this stomach bug, at least, until after the debate. Until then we are just going to “camp” here at their house. We won’t go inside or have the kids play together.

We’ve talked about when to call it “when”. If this keeps up after this Wednesday we need to just head back home. We’ve spent more than half our time here with one of us being sick. I did talk with Lil Bro's new social worker a couple of days ago and requested an extension of our trip, since we've not gotten to spend much time here not sick. It doesn't sound like that will be a problem. We'll see. We wish they lived closer. It would be easier to go home and just come back when everyone is well. Anyway, I need to rest, just typing this little bit has completely worn me out.

Over and Out - Lil’ Mama