Guess Who is Allergic to Bee Stings?

Lulu.

Today we were celebrating the completion of a major landscaping project. In the last couple of weeks - we have removed many trees - installed a new driveway - had the entire property graded - had a sprinkler system installed - mounted driveway lights - had 8000 feet of sod installed - transplanted several trees - had a stone path run to the lake - and stone driveways around the barn.

Lulu decided she would go to Esposito's and pick out several trays of flowers to plant in her new flower beds.

There were plenty of bees flying around the flowers - and one decided to nip at Lulu's foot. She had been stung by bees before - but this time was different. Within seconds - her entire body was covered with hives. I never saw anything like it. Just a couple of week ago she had a bad dose of poison ivy - and now this. She could even feel her throat tighten up a bit.

We called our doctor - and they took her right in. She received 3 shots - steroids - epinephrin - and I forget the third one. At any rate - the hives went right away.

The doctor told her she would have to carry one of those "pens" in her purse in case it happens again. He said usually the second time is worse.

As we drove home - a storm was brewing - so we left the flowers in the back of the truck. What is nice about being the Trailing Spouse is that there is always tomorrow in Florida. Now on our trips - I will have to carry Lulu's bags and her eppy pen.