[Carol (was Dara)]

If anyone's noticed my strange absence lately, it's because my whole family has had a terrible flu for several weeks. My eight-year-old had to be hospitalized Monday for dehydration but she's much better now and we were able to come back home yesterday. We've all got a lingering cough and snotty noses but no more vomiting. Here's hoping the rest of the new year goes smoother for us all.

DD and furbaby:

 

[SandraMiller]

Oh my heart sank when I saw "eight year old" and "hospitalized!"  I'm so glad everyone's back home and doing better--here's seconding your wish for smoother sailing now!

 

[The Hooded Claw]

Glad we are better now, with a happy outcome!

 

[Gertie Kindle]

Heard there was a bad flu going around. Glad everything is better now.

 

[Betsy the Quilter]

If anyone's noticed my strange absence lately, it's because my whole family has had a terrible flu for several weeks. My eight-year-old had to be hospitalized Monday for dehydration but she's much better now and we were able to come back home yesterday. We've all got a lingering cough and snotty noses but no more vomiting. Here's hoping the rest of the new year goes smoother for us all.

Glad your daughter is home. Feel better!!!

Betsy

 

[Carol (was Dara)]

Thanks guys. As hubby told me, 2013 has nowhere to go now but up.

 

[Harley Christensen]

Dara -

Sending happy and healthy thoughts your way...may you all be back to 100% very soon.

~Harley

P.S. An absolutely beautiful pic...

 

[crebel]

It is good to hear that you are all on the mend now.  Sending good thoughts your way for 100% recovery soon!

 

[D/W]

Glad to see you back here at KB, Dara. I hope you and your family are completely recovered soon. It must feel great to have your daughter back home!

 

[Annalog]

Sorry to hear that you were all so sick and that your daughter had to be in the hospital. Glad that you are all on the mend. Hope you are all completely well soon.

 

[Tony Richards]

It happens to us all sometimes. Very best wishes for a swift and full recovery.

 

[Becca Mills]

So sorry to hear this, Dara ... it must've been frightening.   I'm glad she's on the road to recovery!

 

[MLKatz]

I am so glad you are all on the rise now. Having a child in the hospital is just awful. Best wishes for the new year!

 

[Kay Bratt]

Hi Dara,

I'm so sorry your family has been through this, but glad you are all on the mend. We've also had the flu here and it kicked me down for a week, my husband even longer. I can't imagine how the little ones get through this.

Your babies are adorable, btw.

 

[Carol (was Dara)]

Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts, guys. DD was able to go back to school yesterday.

And she looks just like you.

Everyone says so. This one is a mini me, while my other daughter looks like her daddy.

 

[sjc]

Oh my. I feel for you. It was the top headline on tonight's news. My kids refuse; no matter how much I beg, to get the Flu shot. Prayers for your family...especially your daughter.

 

[CJArcher]

Good grief, Dara, how horrible that must have been! I'm so glad you're all ok and home now. Take care.

 

[Hildred]

That's awful! Glad you're all on the mend, though. Take care!

 

[Shayne Parkinson]

Oh, that must have been awful, Dara! I'm so glad to hear you're all on the road to recovery, and I hope things keep looking up for you.

 

[balaspa]

I am so sorry to hear that.  The flu has been so bad this year.  Nearly 30 people have died here in Illinois, alone.

So, all my best to your daughter and your family.