tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post2205777544092143940..comments2024-03-28T07:01:27.429-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Flu, Ebola, and a CartoonElizabeth Seckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-10082603706737435532017-02-28T22:54:54.685-05:002017-02-28T22:54:54.685-05:00If it were my kid going there, I'd go to this ...If it were my kid going there, I'd go to this site <br /><br />http://www.infowarsshop.com/<br /><br />and buy SURVIVAL SHIELD X2 NASCENT IODINE, LIVING DEFENSE, and the PROPUR FILTERED WATER PITCHER for starters. You might see something else there that makes sense. The iodine will serve as a detox for all the bad halogens, Living Defense will get rid of parasites, and the water filtration just makes good sense.<br /><br />One of the keys to not get robbed in a big city (anywhere) is to not look like a tourist. Don't look all around with "big eyes." Look purposeful whenever you move around. If you use a backpack, don't zip it at the top. Make sure both zippers are on the bottom of one side so no one can unzip, stick in their hand, and walk away with your stuff. I'm not sure about the wallet as I've never carried one in my pocket. Maybe check out alternatives online.<br /><br />And then pray for him. Don't ever underestimate the power of prayer!!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-74322086743569141392017-02-28T20:55:52.268-05:002017-02-28T20:55:52.268-05:00I don't know anything about that area, but tha...I don't know anything about that area, but that has to be the toughest part of being a mom--letting them go into the world. Sounds like you did a great job building that foundation your children will need to stay safe and be successful in life! So sorry everyone's sick at your house. Hope the flu breaks and you get to enjoy spring happy and healthy!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-11051670542927308992017-02-28T18:36:50.073-05:002017-02-28T18:36:50.073-05:00That's so awesome that your son is doing that....That's so awesome that your son is doing that. We both wish him well!<br /><br />I don't have kids, and I never leave the house, so on the plus side, I never get sick. But unfortunately, I've never even heard of Free Town or Sierra Leone until now... because I don't ever leave the house.<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon!A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-32959134402144545002017-02-28T15:29:27.569-05:002017-02-28T15:29:27.569-05:00I really admire your son for going over and doing ...I really admire your son for going over and doing that, and helping those less fortunate. More young people should, but I would definitely have the same worries if one of our girls decided to! Hopefully, you'll be able to keep in touch via Skype etc. Sorry I can't be more help. It's the time of year for bugs, and it tends to go through the whole house. Great word count though!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-45904229358120118752017-02-28T09:50:28.972-05:002017-02-28T09:50:28.972-05:00My word count the month before was 0, so I was pla...My word count the month before was 0, so I was playing catch up!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-5936878265960399732017-02-28T09:23:30.633-05:002017-02-28T09:23:30.633-05:00There is usually a bright side to most every nuisa...There is usually a bright side to most every nuisance in life. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-6835348248833724192017-02-28T09:22:29.508-05:002017-02-28T09:22:29.508-05:00I'm feeling much better. Thanks!
That's a...I'm feeling much better. Thanks!<br /><br />That's a great idea. I will have to make a list of questions and get my son to ask them, or I will. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-89860102307338962232017-02-28T09:15:23.282-05:002017-02-28T09:15:23.282-05:00Prayer is a mom's first line of defense. :)Prayer is a mom's first line of defense. :)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-28847340569699754202017-02-27T15:45:59.459-05:002017-02-27T15:45:59.459-05:00Sickness is no fun. I hope everyone gets better so...Sickness is no fun. I hope everyone gets better soon!! At least you were able to find a bright side. :)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-4984218496391148472017-02-27T13:52:04.464-05:002017-02-27T13:52:04.464-05:00Hello Elizabeth. Hope you get well soon. I think y...Hello Elizabeth. Hope you get well soon. I think you can find out about what kind of safety the DCI can provide for your son over there. It is definitely okay to be an overprotective Mom. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-15865633011924192052017-02-27T13:14:39.214-05:002017-02-27T13:14:39.214-05:00I'm sorry everyone has been sick lately. I hop...I'm sorry everyone has been sick lately. I hope everyone gets better real soon. Unfortunately, I don't know anything that can help you with your dilemma. <br /><br />That's a nice word count for the month. Mine was...0. lolChrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-74084737837414187582017-02-27T10:35:17.207-05:002017-02-27T10:35:17.207-05:00You're so right, there is a bright side to eve...You're so right, there is a bright side to everything. Although sometimes it's harder to find than others. Hope you and your family feel better soon. And I totally get the worried mom thing. Overcoming my worries is a constant struggle. I find prayer is the best remedy.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-77852187443591304962017-02-27T09:39:42.732-05:002017-02-27T09:39:42.732-05:00I always feel like such a whiner when I complain t...I always feel like such a whiner when I complain to a military mom. Active duty or reserve, that is a huge sacrifice for a noble cause. Blessings and prayers for your son and for you. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-24374545304627965802017-02-27T09:37:00.719-05:002017-02-27T09:37:00.719-05:00My kids had the roto virus when they were little. ...My kids had the roto virus when they were little. That was a week from hell. My deepest sympathies to you. <br /><br />Yeah, I wish he was heading to Canada. :(Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-2797088919858384362017-02-27T09:34:07.811-05:002017-02-27T09:34:07.811-05:00So, my nervousness is well-founded and not just me...So, my nervousness is well-founded and not just me being a wuss. There is no stopping him. I will just have to impress upon him the importance of following the government travel cautions like staying in the city and not going out at night. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-48539540734521062342017-02-26T12:52:09.987-05:002017-02-26T12:52:09.987-05:00So sorry all are sick. That's miserable (even ...So sorry all are sick. That's miserable (even though your bright side is a huge thumbs up bonus point). I feel for you about your son. On one side, we want them to experience things and do so much...but we want the best for them too - not to wind up with some disease or worse. My son has been spending the last few months considering entering the Marinas and going into the infantry, which isn't anything bad...definitely not as scary as going to an ebola area! But I wasn't happy, especially when he was excited about maybe landing on the front line somewhere (not what a mom wants to hear). I didn't say too much because I figure these are choices he has to make. Luckily, he's changed course and is heading for the reserves instead. I'll send prayers your way ;)Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-34964921542020334972017-02-25T18:47:05.425-05:002017-02-25T18:47:05.425-05:00I remember when our family got hit by roto virus. ...I remember when our family got hit by roto virus. I made jello for a week. I understand your traveling worries. My husband's family is from Trinidad and he would love to visit. I hear stories (from other members of his family) about kidnappings and crime and say, "Hey, let's go to Canada!"Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-35337636628546356122017-02-25T18:37:54.750-05:002017-02-25T18:37:54.750-05:00I'm glad to hear Caleb had a good visit and th...I'm glad to hear Caleb had a good visit and that Connor is doing so well in school! Sorry that you are all under the weather though. Get better soon! <br /><br />(I live in Africa, and I don't recommend traveling anywhere except S. Africa and Egypt, particularly if you're American.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-83550040352788940902017-02-25T15:24:23.961-05:002017-02-25T15:24:23.961-05:00Very true. I thought I was going to avoid it by ge...Very true. I thought I was going to avoid it by getting the flu shot and staying well rested. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-12471471474086316562017-02-25T15:23:32.218-05:002017-02-25T15:23:32.218-05:00If only the decisions were still mine and he'd...If only the decisions were still mine and he'd be safely spending his summer vacation with his mom. But I guess they have to grow up. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-47860630974819428742017-02-25T15:22:07.430-05:002017-02-25T15:22:07.430-05:00That's scary!I haven't had any hallucinati...That's scary!I haven't had any hallucinations or anything. Just coughs and aches. <br /><br />Yes, he definitely needs to follow the rules. He doesn't want to get cocky. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-63937188693999265962017-02-25T15:21:01.698-05:002017-02-25T15:21:01.698-05:00Now, that does make me feel better. And she obviou...Now, that does make me feel better. And she obviously wasn't scared off from the place. <br /><br />We're doing much better. I hope you're healing well after your surgery!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-56165024321282832532017-02-25T15:18:21.570-05:002017-02-25T15:18:21.570-05:00Most definitely an experience. And no doubt will h...Most definitely an experience. And no doubt will help him appreciate all the luxuries we take for granted. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-43367976699465725922017-02-25T15:17:10.186-05:002017-02-25T15:17:10.186-05:00You're totally right. When he went to NY, I wo...You're totally right. When he went to NY, I worried about terrorists and dirty bombs. The day that little guy was born was the last day I was worry free. Ever since then, everything makes me pause. Prayer is the best answer, or I'd drive them all insane. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-48668299711329579772017-02-25T15:15:01.668-05:002017-02-25T15:15:01.668-05:00That's what my son said. And it's not like...That's what my son said. And it's not like they're new to this...but I am, so...Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com