history: This past week my 3 year old son had strep throat. It is finally clearing up now, but I had to miss so much work to stay home with him. This past week my 3 year old son caught strep throat. I ended up having to miss the entire week at work to stay home with him.
current: I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he is feeling better. 
next: He is, i hated missing work, but that the sort of thing a person has to do for their children.