Thursday, July 27, 2006

Fifth Disease


Jacob and Bek are visiting her dad in Iowa. They're having a great time. Big News! Jacob caught his very first fish. Bek took pictures and they will be posted as soon as I get my hands on them.

The other big news and not nearly as happy ~ Jacob has Fifth Disease. Rebekah had it when she was a little girl. It's a viral illness, and usually affects children between the ages of 5 and 15. Jacob is only 3. (early starter) It begins with a fever, headache and cold symptoms. A few days later a rash appears on the face. It's a very distinctive rash that looks as if the child has been slapped. The rash then moves to the trunk, arms and legs of the body. Most children recover quickly and with out any continuing problems.

I have another post to write about something funny that happened, but I have a lot to do today. First on my list, the grocery store. I'm off and running!

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