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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 6:56pm | IP Logged Quote DeAnn M
I was not going to ask for prayers for this but I did a search to see if I could find some advice on stomach flu. I came across a post from Matilda that asked for prayers for this and then noticed a little further down that her family was feeling much better thanks to the power of prayer.

No request is too small to ask sisters in Christ to pray...right? This has been a terrible week with memorial and funeral services for a friend who lost her baby. Our entire family getting this would just send me over the edge.

My poor ds (10) got the stomach flu today...poor guy was throwing up on Christmas Eve, too! This has been going through our co-op and Homeschooling Group. I have five other children including a baby who is 3 months old.

Please pray for a quick recovery and the rest of us to be spared...especially the little ones!!

Thank you ladies.

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Posted: Oct 31 2008 at 8:42pm | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
I'm so glad you shared this with us, DeAnn. You are right! No request is too small! I'm so glad you would entrust us with your prayer requests, and I am praying for your family to be spared this flu, for recovery to be speedy, and for the Blessed Mother to strengthen you with maternal fortitude to care for your family!

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 10:12am | IP Logged Quote teachingmyown
Praying DeAnn.

The last few times we started getting stomach symptoms we took some Grapefruit seed extract and very diluted Apple Cider Vinegar. If you can get it down, it helps.

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 10:26am | IP Logged Quote DeAnn M
Thanks ladies,

My son feels much better today. So far no one else is down, but this virus likes to wait a few days and then hit. Some of my friends have been dealing with the for weeks. I feel very encouraged, though and beating down my pride and asking for prayers and help always ends well!

I'll try the ACV and if I can get out today, I'll look for grapefruit seed extract. Thanks for the prayers and advice.

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 12:24pm | IP Logged Quote LisaR
deAnn, we just went through this. we would be over 48 hours fine, and then someone else would start vomiting. I am praying for you. it is hard, and so icky to deal with lots of vomiting kids!

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 12:29pm | IP Logged Quote nissag
Oh how I despise stomach flu. We usually go a round in February. Last year, we were spared for the first time.

Ginger tea is great, even by the spoonful. Lemons also are helpful to quell the queasies. You can suck on a wedge.

You are in my prayers for sure. I hate dealing with it - all that laundry, all those poor kids. And when it goes in both directions, it's the worst. I dread it - we have one bathroom for 8 people. It can be disastrous. But it sure does create an interesting brand of togetherness.

Bless your heart. I hope it's all over very quickly.

Blessings,

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Posted: Nov 01 2008 at 2:36pm | IP Logged Quote Booksnbabes
Praying it passes quickly and relatively painlessly!

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I hope everyone continues to stay in the clear. Praying, DeAnn.
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Posted: Nov 12 2008 at 6:36pm | IP Logged Quote DeAnn M
Hi Everyone,

I just wanted to thank all of those who prayed and offered such helpful suggestions. My oldest son was the only one to get the stomach flu. The rest of us stayed clear. I've been afraid to post a, "thank you," because I just knew as soon as I did, the rest of us would get sick. So silly. I now know to just ask for prayers when I need them...so look out!

Thanks be to God for answering prayers, large and small.

Thank you all, too. Your prayers and wisdom are such an incredible blessing to me and my family.

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Posted: Nov 12 2008 at 7:19pm | IP Logged Quote Maryan
I missed your first request DeAnn... but I'm glad it stayed small! How amazing that only your oldest got it.

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Posted: Nov 13 2008 at 5:10am | IP Logged Quote Lisbet
DeAnn - Stomach flu is certainly something to ask us all to pray about!!! I asked MANY times last year when our family was hit twice within two months - 10 out of the 11 of us on Christmas Eve .

I am SO glad only one of your got it and that you are on the mend.

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Posted: Nov 14 2008 at 10:01am | IP Logged Quote Mackfam
DeAnn M wrote:
I've been afraid to post a, "thank you," because I just knew as soon as I did, the rest of us would get sick. So silly.


I do this, too.

I'm so happy all are doing well now, DeAnn!

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