In Sickness and in Health

I’m Sick

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I never get sick but when I do look out. It’s usually a doozy. Right after getting together for Easter with my family and then my husband's family I came down with something. It hit me hard. Knocked me off my feet and put me in bed for two days. It started with a sore throat, leading into the next day along came an achy body and chills. What is the first thing my husband and I think of to do? A COVID test. Luckily it came out negative.

Health Nut

I’m such a good eater and health but, I run, I take care of myself. Being sick is not something I’m accustomed to. I’m not a good sick person. It brings my life to a halt. 

Gary had to take over walks with our dog Ernie. In hindsight this was a good thing, giving them a chance to bond. Ernie is a dog in training, so Gary took over the reins while I was unable to continue. He did a great job. We see improvement in Ernie.

What Is Wrong with Me

Meanwhile I feel weak and unable to pitch in and help out with anything. This, for me is not something I’m used to. It makes me irritable and tired of being sick. Eating fell by the wayside during the week. Nothing sounded good, nothing smelled good. Turning my stomach, I didn’t eat. I did drink a lot of green tea. 

The hot tub was my go-to place for a few days. I could have lived out there. It stopped the ache in my body. As soon as I got out the achy feeling returned. It seemed as if I was never going to feel better. My age may play a part in it also. The older we are the longer it takes for us to bounce back.

Gary was a saint throughout my sickness, he did dishes, walked the dog. Whatever I asked of him he did.

Much Needed Sleep

As I said, my second day was spent in bed. Gary bought me some NyQuil. I slept the entire day away into the night and the next morning.

It is Friday now, I’m still sick but feeling slightly better. I walked Ernie for the first time this morning in a week. I called Gary to come pick us up as I was feeling lightheaded. Too much too soon perhaps. But my week spent inside the house was taking its toll on me and I needed to get out. We had beautiful weather this week and I missed the whole week because of this. No running, no sitting outside on the patio. It has been my least favorite week of the year so far. 

Gary is hoping he doesn’t catch this from me. I hope the same. It’s miserable and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. 

It Isn't Magic

I’m thinking Monday will be my magic day. Things will be back to normal. Weather cooperating, I can run again. Walk Ernie and actually enjoy the sunshine. I hope we have some. 

Gary and I think I had the flu maybe I should have gotten the flu shot and it wouldn’t have happened. I do not do well with vaccines. I get sick from the flu shot so I try to avoid it. But after my experience this week I may rethink that and get the shot next year. Feeling a little ill for a day is much better than what I went through this week.

Comfort Food

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Today I’m making turkey noodle soup. It’s the only thing that sounds appealing to me. Gary is on board with it. So, soup it is. Yesterday I ate a salad, and it didn’t agree with me so just the thought of it makes me ill. I tossed and turned all night long with an upset stomach. I won’t be having another anytime soon. Some things stick with us.

So here is to next week. I look forward to it.

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A face full of sunshine!

Sidenote: Two full weeks to get over this crap. It was awful.

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