So, I’ve been fighting a cold for eight days. Well, the cold ended two days ago, but then something else took hold: Bronchitis. At least that’s what I think it is. I have all the symptoms listed under bronchitis in the medical directories…and it’s similar to what I felt like the last time I had it (in 2001).
I was fooled into thinking I was better this morning (and proceeded to do too much around the house), but when my temperature took a rise after lunch and I became nothing but a pool of worthless mush on the couch for the remainder of the afternoon (I’m entirely grateful for Disney movies on DVD today), Ken came home and restricted me to the bed for the rest of the night. The sweet guy bathed the kids, read to each, and put them to bed all by himself. All while I sat in here, bored and feeling guilty, lonely and sad. (I hate being sick.)
So, I decided to make the most of my situation, as unfortunate as it may be. I am trying not to dwell on my headache, my chest-ache, my coughing fits, my fever chills, or the fact that my birthday is in four days and I’d BETTER be well by then….and instead I have been focusing on the positives:
1. Just tonight, I’ve been able to complete a project (writing-related) that, though not mandatory/assigned, has been something I’ve wanted to do for weeks. It’s done and submitted, and it feels great to check that off my list!
2. R has been super sweet and nurturing today….she’s come over to me several times and patted me gently, leaning her head my way and prissily batting her eyelashes, blowing a kiss at the end.
3. I read, pulled keepable articles from, and threw away about 10 magazines from the magazine rack (the stack has been getting ridiculous).
4. Somehow, I was able to pull together a yummy (though uncomplicated) dinner of baked ziti, another recipe from my aforementioned favorite cookbook EVAR.
5. The kids created some of the loveliest, most vibrant, most creative paintings today with their tempera sets while I rested in the next room. They’re growing up so fast! (And yes, I guess I am a bit brave to leave them in the adjoining room with open paints! But you know, they were washable.)
6. I have a husband who is able and willing to help me out when I’m not at my best….and does so willingly and without complaint.
7. I still have an appetite….for the most part, that is.
8. I have heat to keep me warm.
9. I have done a lot of organizing and purging on the laptop.
10. I had to go through and find a few old photos from the hard drive, and I enjoyed a bittersweet trip down memory lane in the process.
11. I realized that February is nearing its end….and that means spring is well on its way.
Though I despise feeling unwell and am a pessimist by nature, I will choose tonight to be happy and upbeat, thankful and at peace, and above all, to keep things in perspective.
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warillever (2 years ago)
Enjoy the rest, and get better soon.
Koko's mama (2 years ago)
I hope you feel better soon. Will pray for you.