With back to school time and the changing of weather comes the inevitable sicknesses. I was hoping and praying we would see relief this year but I guess that request was not granted. My son was home from school on Monday with a sore throat and headache. He's feeling better except for some congestion. Today it's the daughter's turn to be home sick with a sore throat. I'd rather they stay home when they are sick to rest and prevent it from spreading to others in school. However, other kids obviously do not care and come to school to share with others. It's frustrating. One of the boys in my van has been constantly hacking, snorting and all sorts of sick noises while not understanding the importance of keeping himself at a safe space from the others. Once I arrived home from the morning run I sprayed disinfectant inside the vehicle.
I have my
Eden's Garden Fighting Five essential oils permeating the air hoping it brings a little relief to this house. It's a blend of lemon, cinnamon, rosemary, clove, and two types of eucalyptus. I have no scientific proof that essential oils legitimately work but I love the scents and have a small collection. Eden's Garden has become my favorite place to buy them. Cheap prices and free shipping. You can also earn rewards as you buy.
And if this isn't a bad time to get sick, it is my daughter's first week of the dance year. She's slowly adjusting to the new atmosphere and getting to know the other dancers. The classes are more intense than she's used to but I know she'll get the hang of it. My son, although sick, ran in another cross country meet yesterday. He's been doing amazing. Last weekend he joined a 5k Sasquatch Run that my husband's job was hosting and got 2nd place out of 212 runners. I'm so happy that he has found something that he is thriving in and also making more friends.
And on a more somber note, I feel the need to post on what today is. As the years go on I'm wondering if people are drifting away from wanting to recall the events of the day. It was listed as the 8th top story on Yahoo.com today when I feel it should be first (yes, even first to last night's debate). September 11, 2001. When almost 3,000 people lost their lives from a terrorist attack. One was a man I will always remember, my sister's friend Ralph Licciardi who I only got the chance to meet a few times - once at my sister's wedding rehearsal dinner, the next day at the wedding (his wife was a bridesmaid) and another time at her house. He was a pretty cool, down to earth guy who married his high school sweetheart and had two kids together. I believe it was his second day on the job, which turned out to be his last day on earth. Maybe others are slowly forgetting what the anniversary of this day means but I will never forget. I will also not forget that in that moment seeing our country come together united in fear, solidarity, and strength. We seemed to have lost that quickly after ... I'll leave it at that.
Take a moment today to think about your blessings while holding close to your loved ones. God bless you, my wonderful friends and readers. Thanks for sharing a moment of your time with me today! I am grateful for you.
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