just tip her a little.  Most providers understand their will be cancellations and, as long as they are given plenty of time, no compensaition is usually required.  That may not be as true for touring providers who have extra expenses to cover.

I don't think compensation is necessary.  You gave plenty of advance notice and it's not like you wanted to get sick.  Unexpected things happen in all our lives.  So long as it isn't a downright NCNS or someone who habitually makes appointments and cancels them (doesn't apply to you because you were sick) I say we need to be tolerant of the unexpected things that happen in people's lives.

Thanks, all!  Good points, all.  Much appreciated.

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