Thank you for the hugs, Syrup! It really has sucked being so paranoid and fearful since I got sick. I keep telling myself it only happened once out of all the times I've gone home, but you know how the emet mind works
The weather is so wonky in OK that I think the people there just have worse immune systems (and possibly worse hygiene, lol). The fact that it's all been toddlers and new moms is somewhat comforting.