diff --git a/ros_arduino_python/nodes/arduino_node.py b/ros_arduino_python/nodes/arduino_node.py
index 8fb5407..483a702 100755
--- a/ros_arduino_python/nodes/arduino_node.py
+++ b/ros_arduino_python/nodes/arduino_node.py
@@ -227,6 +227,7 @@ class ArduinoROS():
                         break
                     except:
                         r.sleep()
+                        continue
 
             for sensor in self.mySensors:
                 if sensor.rate != 0: