It was just a nosebleed, I know, but it was apparently the final tissue that broke this mama’s back. I could feel my own tears threatening to erupt as Levi sat crying in my arms with blood dripping everywhere.
Yes, it’s just a nosebleed, I know.
The deeper story is that we have been in Sydney for 10 days and we are utterly tired … tired of all the sickness that has been plaguing us. Justice’s non-stop coughing, which became Isaiah’s non-stop coughing and now Jonathan’s mother’s coughing (although she is so gracious that she doesn't attribute her cough to the boys).
Late-night hacking that turns to gagging which ends up as a gross mess in the bucket.
An ear infection and irritability for Isaiah.
Clinginess from Levi who is fighting the losing battle of health.
A mild MS attack for Jon’s mom, who stayed in the sun longer than she should of, and now her legs are giving her grief.
Crazy fire alarms that chirp in the early morning hours.
Hmmm, not quite the restful vacation we were hoping for, but God-breathed nonetheless. Apart from all the germs flying, it's been a pleasure connecting with all the family again! Meeting our newest two nephews, seeing how big cousins have grown, girls' night out with the cousins, family BBQs and a day at the beach. I just need to be able to see the beauty in the piles of soaked Kleenex around me. Bless You!
