Our annual Chinese Christmas party has been schedule for December 18 for almost a year. We’ve been doing this now for about 6 years or more and so Rachel and I know what were doing; you could say we’re old hands at this.
This activity is supposed to be much more laid-back than our Thanksgiving Feast, more family orientated, and less stress on the organizers (it’s a Potluck too).
This is all true when the main planner, organizer, and emcee is healthy.
I came down with a nasty fever and body ache thing Friday afternoon, 12/17 (the day before the party). Some dedicated volunteers and I began setup and decorating for the event, and then I had to take Josiah to a bowling birthday party (he had a blast). Came home tired, a little achey, and still slightly feverish.
That night I shivered up a storm. I thought my fever broke, but felt even worse when I woke up. Rachel took one look at me and told me to get back in bed and not to get up till 1pm. She looked after the kids and ran over to church a couple of time to get food/drink things setup. I slept. Woke up, Rach and I made some phone calls, went over to church to finish setting up, came home and rested.
Rach, Josiah, Karis, and Reuben all went over for the party. It went off fine, and everyone had a great time. 
Thank you to everyone involved. Thank you also for your prayers and concern. I went to bed that night and shivered again. Woke up feeling better on Sunday, but stayed home from everything (my wife insisted). Checked my fever Sunday night, still have a fever, but at least it’s only 101.3. Cancelled my Monday class, just in case.
My wife is awesome. God has blessed me abundantly because of, and through her. Thank you.
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