Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Wishes for You...

This past weekend didn't go exactly as planned.

Thinking the rest of us were in the clear, I couldn't resist snapping this pitiful yet precious picture. If ever you see this child of ours so still for such a long period of time, you know something must be wrong. Very wrong. And so it was for our whole family, as one by one, we all came down with the 24-hour stomach bug. I won't even begin to tell you how we felt when Maddie got sick for her first time! Last night and today are much better, though, and we're celebrating with strumming some "Away in a Manger" (how I wish you could hear her sing it!)and with lots of fruits and veggies to boost immunity. Yep, fruits and veggies-- but also maybe some first tastes of "hot chock-it" by the tree... for breakfast. :)


We also want to wish you a beautiful Christmas celebration, full of moments you won't soon forget. Twinkling lights, sweet treats, the sound of laughter, plenty of hugs around your neck, and maybe even some fresh fallen snow. The setting in which miracles can happen. How comforting to remember this truly is the season of miracles, starting with the one that came so many years ago in a humble stable under a shining star.

So, from the two miracles in our home to yours, have a healthy holiday season and...

5 comments:

Rachel@AllergenFreePlease said...

I am so sorry to hear that everyone got sick :( I hope that you all are feeling better!!!!

Jen said...

Sick kiddos are so pitiful. I'm sorry you all got "the bug". I'm actually home right now with Lily because she's sick. Hope we're all well for this weekend!

amandajonalissa said...

Mike just told me Maddie is still sick and you guys are postponing the flight. We're praying for a FAST and FULL recovery for every member of the Martins' family right now!!

Much love...the Scotts

Zach and Natasha Zirbel said...

Thinking of you all! Hope you're all up feeling well and cheery! I haven't made a comment lately but I have been on here keeping up on your family. Love and miss you lots!

Nancy French said...

Poor doll...

Austin has type B influenza -- the common flu, so we're stuck here all Christmas holidays.

:(