Brody‘s wife vomited 17 times last night because of this stomach virus ripping through our cul-de-sac commune. That beat my record of seven. In third place is my wife with six. Just behind her, almost medaling, is my daughter Gabriella with five.
What disturbs me more? The voracity of this illness and the audacious inconvenience of it attacking our families while we’re on the road each weekend? Or the fact that I’m now ranking those I love by the number of times they toss their cookies in a single day? Both are equally troubling I suppose.
Brody and I are on our way to California this morning.
Brandy Campbell says:
One day, I vomited in three countries in 24-hours.
It was glorious.
Mark says:
No, what is most troubling is that I read this post. Even after I figured out what it was about.
Hope everyone gets well soon.
See you tomorrow.
Brant says:
There’s quantity, then there’s awesome style:
When I had food poisoning last week, I got so thirsty, I just said, “Forget it, I’m a-drinkin’ something,” and quickly downed a delicious, arctic Gatorade.
I threw up electic blue.
ScW says:
Must be the same thing my son had 3 weeks ago. He’s type 1 diabetic so we ended up in the ER at Vandy. His total count was 18 or 19 times. It was on and off for about 14 hours.
Susanne says:
Praying that all of you get well soon!
Brandy Campbell says:
Oh, and I started off the day I vomited in three countries by vomiting seven times in an Ethiopian airport. At which time I picked up a parasite.
Did I mention it was glorious?
Brody Harper says:
I think the ending total was 20. But she is feeling better now. Just the headache chaser, and obviously pretty weak.
RevJeff says:
C’mon Gabriella –
You need ot pick up your game girl! You’re gotta be somebody, make an impact, change the world…. C’mon girl you can do it…. give me just a few more!
(insert national anthem here)
(sniff Sniffle) I’m so proud of your effort. You gave it all you had.
Jeff Atwood says:
it it important to have goals…at our house when everyone gets sick, we not only count quantity…we give extra points for accuracy…
Shaun Groves says:
OH, my accuracy score isn’t so hot, Jeff. I’m afraid that would cost me title.
The plague has now moved on to my friend Brian’s house. Two of his four kids are down with it. Brody’s holding strong. I bet him $20 he yacks before next Friday. What are friends for?
Grovesfan says:
I’m sure he can’t wait to have you return and further plague the cul-de-sac with pink eye. Has Brody yacked yet? If not, he must have miracle germ fighters on his side.
Beth