It’s August already. I have not been writing in this space for a while because ……
First, I have been learning to use a new image editor software. The previous software that I used to churn out pictures to post in this blog is no longer available to me and so I am being *forced* to learn a new software. I have to say I am not very good at using all the features and I have to ask the husband for help a lot or look up help files which for most times, confuse me even more! Anyway, I believe I am getting there. It is always good to learn something new. I’ll be posting pictures again, soon.
Second, the flu bug has been going around the house yet again. Athan had it first, and then the husband caught it. He had sore throat and fever — he was so afraid that he had H1N1, but it wasn’t. Thank God. And then, Calvin caught a stomach bug last week. He complained of a headache after church and it did not go away after his nap. I was concerned, but not too worried at that time. By dinner, the headache was gone, but he could not eat anything. It was so unlike him — one who loves his food. I knew something was wrong. And then he threw up.
We immediately separate the boys — I took Calvin to the after hours (Sunday evening) GP near our home while Robin looked after Mr A at home. The wait at the clinic was soooooooo long! We arrived 10 minutes after it was opened and already we were told the waiting time was 1-2 hrs! What? I thought of leaving and going to another clinic, but I realised that other hospitals and clinics were just as packed. Unfortunately, it was the time of the year (mid winter) where the flu was at its peak. So, we waited.
Calvin threw up several times before it was his turn to see the doctor. Poor fellow. He looked so weak and miserable. He had a fever too. Eventually, his name was called and after a check, the doctor announced that Calvin had a viral gastro and it was not H1N1. The doctor was confident that Calvin would feel better the next day. I was relieved, thank God. Calvin was back to his normal self 2 days later.
As for me, I am still going strong. Just can’t imagine what it would be like if I were to be ill at the same time as the boys. That’s really God’s mercy for us. I really hope that the boys will be ill-free for a long time. I am also looking forward to next month because it will be spring time then!