The Flu!

The day after my last post Jess became very sick with the flu. He had a 101 fever and a nasty cough. We worry about aspiration and pneumonia so I called his doctor hoping he would come to our house to see Jess so we wouldn't have to take him out in single digit weather and around a lot of people. Well, we don't live in the "Little House on the Prairie" days. The doctor was too busy to come by so he just prescribed 3 days worth of strong antibiotics and a decongestant. Luckily, something worked and he was doing much better within about 5 days. We kept him home all week and sent Brandie home so she wouldn't get it. I woke up on Tuesday with 102 fever and spent 4 very sick days. Chris had to work so Jess and I spent a lot of time moaning together. It was brutal! I got panicky a few times thinking about how Brandie is the only person that really knows how to care for Jess and if something happened to us who would take care of Jess. It wasn't a good feeling so I am going to get on with the search for other caregivers. I hope the new facility will be built here soon so maybe we can get them comfortable caring for Jess in emergency situations. Chris came down with the flu a couple days after me and spend his share of time with the fever, chills and cough in bed. We are all just now feeling much better except now mom has it. Jess went back to his normal activities this week.

Unfortunately, Jess' good friend, Curtie was in a climbing accident last weekend. He was climbing on the YMCA climbing wall and fell 30 feet due to equipment failing. He broke his back in three places, punctured a lung and got a slight concussion. We are so thankful to hear there is no paralysis. I swear he has 9 lives. He is doing well at home now but will be in a body cast for 3-4 months. We love you, Curt and wish you a speedy recovery!