This is a case of either the wrong place at the wrong time or right place at the right time . We are praying that it is the latter. Last night on the news it was reported that Hope College had a outbreak of the norovirus. No classes were cancelled and parent's weekend was scheduled to proceed. I spoke with Sarah and she said as long as we had good handwashing, there wouldn't be a problem. That was the reccomendation of the health department. So, we arrived at the college at 10:20am in time for Chapel. It was wonderful! So spirit filled. What a blessing to have our daughter in this enviornment. There was a good message and awesome music and singing. After chapel we attended some classes across the campus. I went to Japanese class and pathophysiology class and Jeff attended Mass Communication and International Economics. Just before 1pm the annoucement was made that all school activities and classes were cancelled until Tuesday. Evidently more students came down with the short lived but wicked virus. The good news is that Sarah is healthy at this time. We brought her home with us this afternoon and will take her back on Monday in time for her softball meeting and anatomy study review. We are glad to have her home and wish that all who are sick, especially some of her good friends, get well soon.Mary went to the opera tonight with her friend Brandon. They can get tickets for $10 as students. She was excited about going. The musical is next weekend. They have rehearsal this weekend and have press review on Monday. We hope to take some pictures or video at that time. I am anxious to see it. Matthew is at a zombie hunt at the community center. I think it is like a complicated tag game. He has been looking forward to this for a long time. It is sponsored as a senior mystery trip fundraiser. Jeff will be going to Arizona this week for duty. I am supposed to work tomorrow, but since I was "exposed" to the virus today, she is considering giving me the night off. We will see how everyone feels tomorrow. According to the cdc, the patient is contagious when they first feel ill until 24 hours after it is over. We pray we all stay healthy.
Sunday we have our praise service and the preschool children will be singing. There is also the possiblity of snow showers. We will see what happens. Jeff just mentioned there was a blizzard in the northern plains and a hurricane moving toward Cuba named Paloma. Crazy times!
Our driveway/curb/road is finished and we are parking the garage again. Yay! The barricades on our street were "tagged" with spray paint by some kids last night. Jeff thinks we need a sting to catch these losers who vandalize our town.
That is the story. I will update as needed. Have a great weekend!
Grace
