"In Sickness and in Health" Page 1
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This past weekend my wife and I made plans to attend two family birthday
parties.  The first party took place on Saturday and the second on Sunday.  
My wife and I were looking forward to seeing our relatives again.  And I really
wanted to take some new photos to add to our families' website.  But we were
unable to make either party because our two sons were not feeling well.

Two and a half weeks ago I came down with a terrible cold and cough.  I do
not get sick often, probably about twice a year.  And it's usually not that big of
a deal.  But this time it was a big deal in that It took me a full 12 days to
recover.  My wife became sick about 3 days after my recovery.  My wife, a
selfless woman, recovered in just a few days saying, "I can't get sick with
these kids running around."  Then my youngest son got sick on Thursday.  He
had a fever and a runny nose.  My older son soon followed and my wife and I
spent the better part of Friday, Saturday, and Sunday caring for our precious
children.  My oldest son is two years old and I can remember him getting sick
one other time.  My 7 month old son has had a fever only once before while
teething.

Needless to say, my wife and I were very careful over the past few days.  
Normally, when my son whines, I firmly tell him, "That's enough son.  No
whining."  My son listens to my words and settles down a bit.  But when a child
is not feeling well it is important that you give them as much love and attention
as possible; even if it means listening to them whine without interruption.