What has happened??

I don't know when the last time was that the family has been this sick!

A couple of weeks ago we were all sick with one powerful stomach bug. We were out of commission for a good 5 days.

Ben has had a cough and sinus problems for a while now. It all started just before the bug came for a visit. He was sick with the bug, then got better. Then, he had to travel for work. I made a doctor's appointment for him on Thursday and it wasn't good. He had to have a chest xray because the doctor was so concerned. It turns out that he has pertussis, borderline pneumonia, ear infections, and a sinus infection. For those of you that don't know, pertussis is also called whooping cough and is super contagious. He was exposed to this somehow and because his DTaP wasn't up to date, he got it. He got a booster shot at the doctor's office and a powerful antibiotic. Tomorrow will be the third day on meds and he seems to be doing worse! The doc will be called again first thing Monday to see what the next step is. Please keep Ben in your prayers. If you don't know, he's a smoker and I am afraid that it's catching up to him. I just want him to quit, but I know it's not an easy thing to do.