Each day since I started reading about the swine flu in Mexico the statistics and death rates have risen and now there are multiple places and states where people are showing up with what is or is thought to be this new strain of flu.

Soooo, here's the deal. It is a serious thing and yes a scary thing. There are things we can do like wash our hands frequently, decide carefully where we want to go and we can take our vitamins and know that if we get certain symptoms we must call a doc quickly.

I personally thank God we do not live in the dark ages where the plague got so out of hand and we do not live in 1918 with less info. and help to deal with illnesses. I also choose to pray and ask God for help, which is part of how I get through the pain and difficulty in my life. This makes me feel a bit less helpless and a bit more selfless in that I can maybe help those who do get sick spiritually through prayer.

I struggle with fear and mistrust issues as many of us do, however in this instance for some reason I do not fear we are being manipulated. I think maybe they are just waking up to reality a bit quicker than usual and that is a Good Thing!!!

Do what you can and then seek to put your mind on other things. Lately when I get really bummed I go on "I can has a cheezburger" and laugh at the silly cat pictures with funny captions. They make me laugh and that is good for me.

See ya'll around,

Leslie