I've got two sick kids today, both with temperatures of about 101. One went to bed voluntarily at 6:30 last night and the other was up at 4 a.m. throwing up.

Both want to go to school today. It's strange that they are begging me to let them go, and I'm saying No. It seems that from now until Christmas, they won't be doing any actual work at school. I have to keep them home though, I'm sure other parents don't want to be up all night cleaning vomit out of a carpet.

I've called in to work to see if they can replace me today. Hubby won't like that, but I don't really have much choice.

Last night I struggled to balance my charismatic Christian teaching with my more traditional Christian teaching. I prayed with the kids and also commanded the sickness to leave their bodies. The later part felt very awkward so I obviously wasn't doing it out of faith - just hope I guess. I know God heals and I don't believe that he wants us to be sick, however, I'm having trouble deciding how to word my prayers on this subject. How do I lead and teach my kids when I'm not really sure what I believe?....Which reminds me of something else...

When we won all that money at the casino a week ago, Hubby remembered to thank God before it had even crossed my mind. And I thought that I was the spiritual one!