I just got back from the family picnic. It was a beautiful day and we were having a wonderful time until D13 suddenly got dizzy in the food lineup, started sweating profusely and almost collapsed. Her head and back were really hot, so we sat her down and my aunt, who was a nurse, put cold compresses on her and took her pulse. Afterwards D lay down in the back seat of the car for half an hour while I stayed with her. Apparently, in the food line she'd told D16 that her stomach was bothering her. Anyway, we ended up leaving two hours early because I wanted to get her home. On the way home she said "Daddy, I'm sorry you had to leave the picnic early", that's my kid. Even when she's sick she's still thinking of others. So, on the way home she came to life and began joking and waving at cars and was her old self. We stopped in at her mothers (I'd already phoned STBX to tell her what was going on) to pick up D's health card and a thermometer (yes, for some reason we still share the ear thermometer!) STBX said to D "you scared me, y'know. i was really scared" and and D replied "I was scared too, y'know" Then STBX told her a bit harshly to sit down while she took her temp. and D16 says "you don't need to talk to her like she's in trouble or something" Whew, these two girls don't take any crap from their mom, it's refreshing to see! So, D13 seems to be OK, she's resting in her room reading a wrestling magazine. I'll be keeping tabs on her. My aunt thought it was the flu and I tend to agree, her nose is somewhat stuffy as well. I too was scared, I've never seen my D like that but then half an hour later she's back to herself. Now, as far as the picnic, it was so nice to see my relatives and it's like I saw them yesterday. We all sat and talked and I'm sorry I couldn't stay longer. So, that's my day. Please keep D13 in your prayers. Thanks.
