Avoid Wal-Mart if you don't want to catch H1N1

[selah]

Yes...we drove 2 hours to another county and stood in line for 2 hours and drove home 2 hours away to get our shots...

However for children 2-7 the first shot only gives them a 35% rate of being immune...for 0-2 25%..... We have to wait until the 21st of November before they can get there second vaccination...and then we won't be in such panic mode over this dang h1n1.

However RSV hits then...and that will suck just as bad. My son has gotten synagis shots (for RSV) each year, each month during RSV season since he was a wee baby but he cannot emotionally handle getting them a longer (the nurse comes to our house to give the shots each month...and he was getting to the point of sobbing each time anyone rang the door bell:sad:)...so that's just a disaster waiting to happen.

I can't tell you guys how much I hate this time of year...usually summer is our escape....but this h1n1 has ruined that as well. Simple colds have landed him in the hospital....lend alone really nasty ones:sad:...that can actually cause permanent damage.

Well....I fully believe everyone has to do what they think is best for their families....whatever gives you peace....do it. My dd had asthma when she was younger and I do know what problems it caused....like you said, a lot of puking....and I too, had to be careful of colds with her....but I do hope you can somehow guard your family without fear.....because fear can be very controlling....sometimes it however, is unavoidable.....please except my blessings and I pray you and your family escape this flu....and I truly mean that.

[meggers]

Er, just so we are clear, I was mostly making fun of myself and did not intend to come across as belittling someone else's choices. I'm sorry if I was insensitive. I do worry (in my own life) about overexposure to things like Lysol because it wrecks my lungs.

Smeezie Rene, you're gettin' soft, honey.

[hbaqueen]

Just in case anyone thought I was being oversensitive or trying to attack selah heres part of the pm I sent her when she pmd to appologize.
Hopefully yall see my point but if not thats okay too.

Thanks and know that I do uderstand and agree with your point.

But you obviously saw my point because you came back with an analogy on it. You dont lay in front of the car and say God will keep me from getting ran over. Thats the way I feel with my family and its already complicated medical issues I dont think its wise for me to not take precautions.

I have no problem with fun mockery. I have no problem with smees post I thought they were very funny and true about the Lysol in your lungs. Same with yours mockery is fine if done in fun and not being mean spirited which I dont think either of you were being. ---Serously I mocked myself in a couple post. I know I am to the extreme and Im okay with that. Its how I have to do things its not for everyone and I dont mind a lil prod and giggle at my expense at all.
My best friend is allergic to lysol/alchahol ect and when she gets in my car I almost always forget and I purell her and she lets me! So, then I remember when her face starts getting red and Im like why on earth did you let me just do that! she just laughs and says its ok. She is very strong willed but she knows its one of those things thats important to me so she goes along.

I also have no problem with ANY person of any certain faith/religion/relationship expressing their beliefs. I get frustrated by the posts that say faith has no relevance here. Because to me my relationship with God has relevence here there and everywhere its part of who I am. Not that I always represent the best of him because I sure dont I backslide way more than Id like but I digress..
The point is when you mix mockery with your testimony and then add in an almost unrealistic scenerio (wont get sick if you have no fear and have God on your side) it comes off as condescending even to me someone who is traveling the same path as you. So, what if our other friends here at HCW who are not within the same faith saw that and read it the way I did. I think it would be hurtful to them and give them a bad view of your Christian belief. So, my point was I see why some people would rather it not be discussed at all. Because it is soo hard to see the meaning in written word. A lot of my posts are tounge in cheek but I realize not everyone will read them that way. You cant please everyone all the time thats for sure.
I assumed you did not mean any harm in your post due to other posts of yours Ive read. But even though I was trying to read it in a positive light it still came off as reckless, I cant just abandon good common sense on not getting sick because Im a Christian. And condescending Well hahahha your doing all this crazy stuff your so silly but Im safe from this flu because I believe and have no fear due to my relationship with God. And cocky in a way. So, maybe I was just tired and cranky and not a single other person would read it that way but my "fear" was that others would also see it as a put down and I dont think thats what you want.

Anyway that was my point wasnt mad at anyone or anything like that and didnt have any issue with the mocking or the testifying (sp?) just dont think its best to put them together. And I dont think anyone should be lazy when it comes to preventing the spread of this stuff. That doesnt mean you have to do all the "crazy" stuff some of us are but use common sense and do what you feel is best for you and your family and others around you. And most importantly if your sick please dont spread it.




Thanks and know that I do uderstand and agree with your point.

But you obviously saw my point because you came back with an analogy on it. You dont lay in front of the car and say God will keep me from getting ran over. Thats the way I feel with my family and its already complicated medical issues I dont think its wise for me to not take precautions.

I have no problem with fun mockery. I have no problem with smees post I thought they were very funny and true about the Lysol in your lungs. Same with yours mockery is fine if done in fun and not being mean spirited which I dont think either of you were being.

I also have no problem with ANY person of any certain faith/religion/relationship expressing their beliefs. I get frustrated by the posts that say faith has no relevance here. Because to me my relationship with God has relevence here there and everywhere its part of who I am. Not that I always represent the best of him because I sure dont I backslide way more than Id like but I digress..
The point is when you mix mockery with your testimony and then add in an almost unrealistic scenerio (wont get sick if you have no fear and have God on your side) it comes off as condescending even to me someone who is traveling the same path as you. So, what if our other friends here at HCW who are not within the same faith saw that and read it the way I did. I think it would be hurtful to them and give them a bad view of your Christian belief. So, my point was I see why some people would rather it not be discussed at all. Because it is soo hard to see the meaning in written word. A lot of my posts are tounge in cheek but I realize not everyone will read them that way. You cant please everyone all the time thats for sure.
I assumed you did not mean any harm in your post due to other posts of yours Ive read. But even though I was trying to read it in a positive light it still came off as reckless, I cant just abandon good common sense on not getting sick because Im a Christian. And condescending Well hahahha your doing all this crazy stuff your so silly but Im safe from this flu because I believe and have no fear due to my relationship with God. And cocky in a way. So, maybe I was just tired and cranky and not a single other person would read it that way but my "fear" was that others would also see it as a put down and I dont think thats what you want.

[hbaqueen]

oops dont know why that copied and pasted part of that twice

[selah]

Thanks hbaqueen.....

And for the other people who are reading this thread....I'm sorry....

Sometimes I don't guard my words as careful as I should and for that I apologize....I realize many on here have dreadful diseases or their families suffer with various sicknesses which makes their lives a little more difficult and for them, they must take certain precautions.....but I just hate to see so many in fear....fear can immobilize you.....and I see fear on more than unbelievers....I see it on Christians too....and I just never see God telling us to fear....if anything He tells us just the opposite....but many of us, including myself, are still learning the ways of God....and I need to realize that the majority of the time, He has to be the teacher.

I really do understand fear and worry......I have dealt with it....but I do apologize for any prideful or judgmental attitude.....it was not intended....I hope everyone stays well.

[Smee]

Smeezie Rene, you're gettin' soft, honey.

I'm also fuzzy. Fluffy even.

[meggers]

Thanks hbaqueen.....

And for the other people who are reading this thread....I'm sorry....

Sometimes I don't guard my words as careful as I should and for that I apologize....I realize many on here have dreadful diseases or their families suffer with various sicknesses which makes their lives a little more difficult and for them, they must take certain precautions.....but I just hate to see so many in fear....fear can immobilize you.....and I see fear on more than unbelievers....I see it on Christians too....and I just never see God telling us to fear....if anything He tells us just the opposite....but many of us, including myself, are still learning the ways of God....and I need to realize that the majority of the time, He has to be the teacher.

I really do understand fear and worry......I have dealt with it....but I do apologize for any prideful or judgmental attitude.....it was not intended....I hope everyone stays well.

I understand, Selah. I struggle with fear & the H1N1 is no exception. I'm not afraid of death, but I AM afraid of the dying part. I would prefer it go a particular way. But I'm also afraid of carelessly going about life as I was for no other reason than to grab another deal.

I know, I know...how dare I speak of deals as though they could be tossed to the wind & life would still go on. But, personally...I feel like if I go about doing my deals with disregard to my health, then I am tempting God. I believe God cares very much about my deals & even directs me toward & away from them as He sees fit, but I am not to put ME first either. By that, I mean that I'm thinking of those that aren't ready for death. What if I become infected & infect someone in my selfishness & carelessness? :sad:

[meggers]

I'm also fuzzy. Fluffy even.

Yep! Your fluff-o-meter readings are most definitely improving. Have you been watching sappy movies or somethin?'

[hbaqueen]

I understand, Selah. I struggle with fear & the H1N1 is no exception. I'm not afraid of death, but I AM afraid of the dying part. I would prefer it go a particular way. But I'm also afraid of carelessly going about life as I was for no other reason than to grab another deal.

I know, I know...how dare I speak of deals as though they could be tossed to the wind & life would still go on. But, personally...I feel like if I go about doing my deals with disregard to my health, then I am tempting God. I believe God cares very much about my deals & even directs me toward & away from them as He sees fit, but I am not to put ME first either. By that, I mean that I'm thinking of those that aren't ready for death. What if I become infected & infect someone in my selfishness & carelessness? :sad:

As always well said. You always express yourself with such grace and a lot of the time what I am thinking but cant articulate for myself!