I was sick last weekend, with what seemed to be a sinus infection/or cold, with all the body aches and exhaustion of the flu.  I am one of the lucky ones though.  I have the flexibility in my schedule to be able to just shut down.  To ly in bed, resting or sleeping, whatever my body needs to recover.  Without the hassle of children, their schedules, and other life responsibilities.
    For that I am grateful.
    For everyone else,who does not have that luxury, make sure when you come down with some thing, communicate with your family members that you are under the weather, and they need to help you get better.  Rather that be, cooking dinner, picking up after themselves, helping out with other siblings, what ever the case may be, and then you need to let them help.  Stay out of the way, don't try to control the situation to the way you want it done.  Let them do it their way.
     Be sure and thank them for what ever is was they were able to do for you to allow you to rest.   Even if it isn't done exactly the way you would do it, be grateful that they tried.  Let them know they are appreciated.  Then next time you are not feeling well they will be more apt to help.
     Just a thought...Enjoy your health today....