Mom, will you snuggle with me? We have had sickness in our home (for several weeks) and recently my youngest has been pretty sick.... and she has been asking me often, "Will you snuggle with me?" What can I say to that? Do I remind her that I am sick also and so very tired? Do I tell her that I am behind on blog work?... that I have schoolwork to grade?.... that I need to make nutritious meals?... get vitamins out... research remedies.... spend time with other sick kids.... the house is a mess? Do I remind her that we have had sick people here for weeks and I am tired and weary?... that I have Adrenal issues and need to rest and am not getting it because of all that is going on, and that I haven't slept much at night because of coughing for hours? Of course not!!!! What do I do? I snuggle my precious sick daughter.... and I thank God I can do that.... and that she wants me to. What a blessing.
We still have lots of cups and glasses sitting around, there are still lots of dishes on the counter, we still hear lots of coughing from some family members, the laundry is still backed up, we are not totally well, BUT there is great improvement and I am so thankful. The coughing has lessened enough that it isn't constant.... I hadn't realized what a blessing it is to hear quiet rather than constant coughing. My daughter is starting to ask for food... after so many days of not eating, she is getting hungry... so far, she has only had liquids, although I just gave her a tiny bit (like a teaspoon) of yogurt. I am thankful that she isn't needing to keep the dishpan handy for an upset stomach. (This is a dishpan we use for sickness or cleaning... not for dishes.) It has been her constant companion for a while. We are all getting better.... what a blessing.
I have SO much to do.... and I will get to it.... sometime. For right now.... my daughter wants me to go and snuggle with her, so that is what I am going to do. :) Thank you for visiting.
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Sorry to hear about the illness in your household! I had been sick and my sweet daughter cooked dinner several nights for me. Isn't family such a blessing?! Glad to hear that you could share some snuggles!
ReplyDeleteThank you.... it has been a hard time... and also a special time. Nice to hear of your daughter's ministry to you... and I agree, family IS a blessing! :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteOh the joys of a snuggle. Now that our guys are grown men snuggle don't happen.
ReplyDeleteI would love the snuggle as much as, or more than, them.
Glad to hear your family is on the mend.
I have some who are too grown up to snuggle also, but sometimes if we all watch a movie together at home, they will sit in front of me, hoping for a back rub. :) Not exactly the same, but precious also!
DeleteSnuggling on a Saturday morning! :)
ReplyDeleteSnuggling is good... snuggling with a sick one is a good way to give comfort. :)
DeleteAwww.... praying you all feel better! Our house tends to be sick a lot, so I completely feel your pain of not feeling well yourself but having to take care of everyone. Good for you choosing to snuggle rather than try to perfect a mess that will be clean soon enough. Thanks for taking time out of your busyness to link to the Saturday Soiree Blog Party! I'm always glad you join us! Happy healing!
ReplyDeleteThank you for praying! I so appreciate it!! :) Thank you for the wonderful link up.... :)
DeleteThose are the days and weeks that seem to never end aren't they? But they do and then the kids are back to disagreeing with each other. I am so glad you chose well and made a good memory! Hope you feel all better soon.
ReplyDeleteYes, they do seem to be never ending when we are going through them.... I am so thankful for my family and I wish I could say that I always make the right decision, but I'm glad I did then.... :)
DeleteI hope everyone is feeling better! I think you chose wisely on the snuggling! #saturdaysoiree
ReplyDeleteWe are definitely getting better - not over everything yet, but so much better.... and I think the snuggling was a good idea too. :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteOne of these days, she will think she is too old to snuggle with her mom, so do take the opportunity NOW. I pray that your family will soon be over this terrible thing that has got you all down. Thank you for sharing your inspiring post with us here at “Tell Me a Story."
ReplyDeleteI do treasure this time... she is almost too big now, but sickness made snuggling appealing to her. :) Thank you for your prayers... :)
DeleteAw, poor girl. I hope your family is healthy again soon!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop this week. We hope to see you drop by our neck of the woods next week!
Thank you... we are doing so much better... what a relief! :) Thank you for visiting.
DeleteThanks so much for linking up at Teach Me Tuesday last week. You are very much appreciated. Hope to see you again this week. Starts tonight at 8PM CST.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!!
Thank you for the link up party. :)
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