It's official...No this is not fun!

Ok, I tried to be positive about this and I think I was doing a great job until the stomach flu hit me yesterday. I woke up weak and nauseated and then got worse. There's something sickening about knowing you have to throw up and can't flush the toilet!!! Oh, well that leads me to another story. Dad and I got the bright idea that we could fill up containers with water from my pond to use to flush the toilet. That's probably the most fun I have had all week. Mom thought we were for sure going to fall in and the water would be so cold our hearts would stop. We assured her we would only get below the chest or if we fell in upside down, we would catch each other after we got neck deep. Anyway, she didn't find us humorous at all. I don't think we have even used the water we got yet. Cheryl and Bobby have been here and they have running water at their house so we have gone there to get jugs of water. We were able to get generators and that has been a big help. This morning we had pancakes for breakfast. I really didn't eat any because that didn't sound good, but all the others loved being able to eat hot food. The kids have been absolutely wonderful. Nat has entertained us by singing and Reese has read us books. (his version anyway). Well, we still don't know how long this will last, but we are hanging in there. BB is working himself to death. He wishes he could be here with us but his duty is out there helping the people of the city. And I am sure he is doing a wonderful job. I couldn't count the hours he has spent out there. But, each night his says, "it's still not great but things are improving. Most of all I feel better today and can help with my own kids and dog. I know everyone else will be glad of that. Until later...