So many people I know are either barfing or coughing/sneezing, and I'm really not looking forward to braving the "crowd" at church. Well, I AM looking forward to church, but not to being among all those nasty germs!

I totally understand that people can't stay home every time they have a scratchy throat or a weasly stomach...but I sure wish people would stay home when they're truly sick!

I also realize that there are folks who simply cannot afford to stay home from work for ten days for every virus that comes along. But church? Grocery shopping? School concerts? Really??

Both Bob and I have chronic diseases that aren't enhanced by additional illness. And yet, I know I can't be a hot house plant, locking myself in a bubble every time somebody sniffles. *sigh*

I know one thing: if Pastor says "everybody shake hands with the person next to you"....exit, stage left.