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Florida

Sat, March 27, 2010 12:00 AM

I have the opportunity to go with my husband to Florida while he is on a business trip. It would be a long plane ride with 1 stop. I want to go but am worried I will get sick. I just got out of the hospital with the flu. What do you think?

mirandaann
Joined May 28, 2008

Sun, June 06, 2010 11:22 PM

Reply posted for mirandaann.

I moved to South Florida 7 years ago from Ohio & although I have bad days my health is so much better. Sunshine & NO SNOW does wonders =)

lester2000
Joined Jun 6, 2010

Thu, May 06, 2010 8:32 PM

Reply posted for mirandaann.

i was hospitalized february 8 and didnt get out til feb 25. the sad thing was i was supposed 2 go 2 florida feb 26, but couldnt go anymore. so instead we went april 16 and are going again june 24. you should go to:)

livelovelaugh16
Joined May 6, 2010

Tue, April 27, 2010 12:00 AM

Reply posted for mirandaann.

From someone that lives in Florida...come. The beaches are so relaxing, the food is great, the sun for the most part is always shining.

nashultz
Joined Apr 23, 2010

Tue, April 20, 2010 12:00 AM

Reply posted for mirandaann.

I agree with Joe. My daughter, who is 10, had a flare in November, was hospitalized, and missed over a month of school. She was on steroids and really had a rough go. With her missing about 25 days, we were very apprehensive about taking her out of school for our 10 day planned vacation to Siesta Key, Florida. She is very bright and still had straight A's, so we decided to go.
She was still having problems with her UC when we left...........but the sunshine, swimming, laying on the beach, relaxing was just what she needed. She came back so healthy and ready to start school again!
Go, enjoy the sun (although I am not sure where you are from), find a beach or even the hotel pool, a good book and enjoy yourself.

vivacemartin
Joined Jun 22, 2009

Sat, March 27, 2010 12:00 AM

Reply posted for mirandaann.

You don't give very much information and I don't know your situation, but going on vacation to Florida would be such an UPPER, I say go for it. It is important that we be good to ourselves. Have a good time!

Joe

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