Running low

I'm running low these days on lots of things...groceries, patience, and energy. I've got plenty of fear though. Earlier this week we learned that a little boy in a neighboring community, a five-year-old in Kindergarten, has died from the H1N1 virus. He already had pre-existing respiratory problems and just couldn't beat the pneumonia that settled in with the virus. My heart broke for those parents, and I just couldn't help but think of my kids, especially my youngest who also is in Kindergarten and has asthma. We've learned that some of our friends have been diagnosed with H1N1. Up to this point we've been careful about germs, but I'm becoming neurotic. My wonderful husband is home sick today, but fortunately it is nothing more serious than a cold. He his not, however, nor has he ever been, a good patient. And today we got a phone call from the principal of the kids' school. JC had hit several children this morning and had found her way to the office. I think she was surprised that I wasn't angry. For one thing, I don't have the energy to be angry at her. Secondly, I'm too sad about her to be angry. She still suffered negative consequences for her actions, but I'm just feeling so lost about how to reach her and to help her understand how to be a nice person. She is going to start some counseling tomorrow and I'm hopeful that something will help her. Tonight I'm looking forward to some sleep so I can hopefully be rejuvenated for tomorrow!