waiting and hoping

Waiting seems to be inevitable in all aspects of life, doesn't it? The flu season is here and so many people are getting sick or waiting to get sick. It doesn't matter how well you disinfect, wash hands, cover your mouth, and follow other precautionary guidelines because the flu is going to get you, it's just a matter of waiting for the right time.

Sometimes the time is not right. Like my little niece, Rianna, who just had her tonsils and adenoids taken out a mere 48 hours before getting sick. And now her mom is waiting (and hoping) that she doesn't get it because it would be really, really hard on her body due to the medicines she takes and having a poor immune system. Waiting.

In our house, we've been extra careful when dealing with germs and sickness. Clorox wipes, Lysol, antibacterial hand soap, Kleenex, and Germ-X are spread around our house in abundance. Even though we are trying to keep the flu out of our house, I still feel like I'm just waiting for it to happen. Considering I have 4 kids in the school system, I feel it's inevitable for it to arrive and rear it's ugly face.

While our house is waiting and hoping, I've noticed some coughs developing among our children. We are blessed that we haven't seen true flu symptoms as of yet. I will continue to wait and hope that we don't have to deal with it.

The flu is something that is not exciting to be waiting for, but there is something coming up that is worth waiting for. The curiosity and excitement of Halloween is peeking around the corner. All the kids are excited and anxious for the day to come. And it's so hard for them to keep waiting.