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It has been about 3 weeks of sickness and doctor visits w/ the kiddos. Completely out of the norm for us! I am blessed as are my husband and kids with very little sickness and strong immune systems.

Since January hit, though, we have been hammered! Just after Christmas Rachel complained of an "ant bite". Being the all-knowing mama that I am, I told her to put some itch cream on it and went about my business. She complained off and on for about 3 days and then she actually showed me what she was talking about. This was more than an "ant bite" this was a full blown rash on both arms and both legs. UGH!

Off to the doctor and he said it was an allergic reaction to something, although it was hard to tell what. Steroids from Walgreens and off we went. A week later, it was no better and in fact spreading. YIKES! Back to the doctor. He then decided it looked like poison ivy or poison oak. More and stronger steroids and an antiobiotic so her scratching didn't get infected.

In the mean time, Rebekah got a stomach virus that had her doubled over every time she ate. Only puked once, but was in pain for almost a week. Thankfully no one else got it!

Caleb came home Friday w/ fever and sore throat. Off to Urgent care because it was after 5. No strep. No flu. Just the funk. By Monday he was better and went to school today. However, Rachel woke up with a sore throat and cough. She's doing better than Caleb did - no fever so hopefully will be at school tomorrow.

Thank you Lord for a healthy home! We are excited to be on the other side of this trial. Heal my kids and protect my family in Jesus Name! Amen!