I pin things here.
I write short things here.
My author page is here.
My photos are here.
I talk about books here.
Thursday
May072009
It wasn't really cold, but it sure felt like it was!
May 7, 2009
The good thing about getting a swift roundhouse kick of stomach flu is that you recognize once again that you are married to a Superstar. A SUPERHERO.
We all fell prey to it on the same day. First Kid A did his math, then halfway through reading to me started to complain of being tired, then started holding his head and crying, then curled up in my bed and went to sleep. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. He has not slept in the daytime since he was two. I started feeling a little "off" right around then, and by nightfall there were chills and vomiting and all that goes with a stomach virus. (I think you'll thank me for sparing you the details.)
Miraculously, wonderfully, Chinua did not get sick. He spent the night trying to get enough blankets on me and revolving kids to the bathroom where they threw up and cried. And then the next day he took care of us as well, alternating with me because I was still not in great shape. The peak of my appreciation came when three of the kids were in my bed with me, all of us sitting up and eating broth, Chinua spooning it into both YaYa and Leafy's mouths.
We're all much better today. And I'm so thankful that our water came back just before that endless fluid trial. Can you imagine us trying to deal with it with no water?
Also he wrote this post, which took my breath away.
And he made this video.
What a man.
(There is a meme from my friend Carrien percolating inside of me somewhere- I even have pictures to accompany it. But, still recovering, I will simply point you somewhere healthier.)
We all fell prey to it on the same day. First Kid A did his math, then halfway through reading to me started to complain of being tired, then started holding his head and crying, then curled up in my bed and went to sleep. IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY. He has not slept in the daytime since he was two. I started feeling a little "off" right around then, and by nightfall there were chills and vomiting and all that goes with a stomach virus. (I think you'll thank me for sparing you the details.)
Miraculously, wonderfully, Chinua did not get sick. He spent the night trying to get enough blankets on me and revolving kids to the bathroom where they threw up and cried. And then the next day he took care of us as well, alternating with me because I was still not in great shape. The peak of my appreciation came when three of the kids were in my bed with me, all of us sitting up and eating broth, Chinua spooning it into both YaYa and Leafy's mouths.
We're all much better today. And I'm so thankful that our water came back just before that endless fluid trial. Can you imagine us trying to deal with it with no water?
Also he wrote this post, which took my breath away.
And he made this video.
What a man.
(There is a meme from my friend Carrien percolating inside of me somewhere- I even have pictures to accompany it. But, still recovering, I will simply point you somewhere healthier.)
Reader Comments (5)
Moved to tears by your Superstar husbands lovely video. The chaos of India and the beauty of your children - and the way they are just soaking it all up. Your Ya Ya is a delight. Such a gorgeous little poppet. My Ella is 4 yo (not sure re your Ya Yas age but can see a similarity) and can just imagine my girl in India and her reaction to things. As for me ...well I wouldnt cope anywhere near like you have. A trip to the local shopping plaza with my 4 and 2 yo does me in most days....come home with sensory overload and need a nap to get over it and avoid it all cost so India! Boy oh boy...let alone stomach flu, no water etc etc
You are amazing....
you are blessed with the love and protection a mother deserves.... i am teary whitnessing your sacred journey,
i wanted to share with you that today is a most auspicious day for Vedic followers, or Hindu's namely me being a practicing Vaishnava, it is Nrsirmhadev's full moon, the day that a lion incarnation of god jumped out of a pillar to save a devotee child from the lap of death by his father, this day we fast on water, and give thanks and honor to the lord, who undoubtebly protects his loved children, and when we have this faith, we call sradha, he reveals himself, (and herself) to his sincere devotee... you are protected and i see this so many times, your love and devotion to your family, your world, God, and yourself is inspiring, and i respect you and pay homage to your journey,
Hare Krishna! May you kiss the ganges for me on your travels... I am so inspired by your courage that i have decided there is no reason my family cannot go to Vrindavan in India next Cartik season, which is in October... keepin the faith, and praying for mercy ...
I'm glad you are all feeling better!
What a husband/father!!
Love the video...beautiful children...glad you are feeling better and that you have precious water.