well, i think it's finally leaving. the flu, that is.
you know, people throw that word around very lightly - calling everything from a cold to a 24 hour stomach bug - "the flu". i will NEVER use that word lightly again. it is a horrible, awful, virus that should not be treated lightly.
joshua and bailey both came down with it friday night. but (thanks to my friend, Debbie's, advice) i took them to the dr Sat morning and got the medicine that fights it. they felt awful all weekend, but were fine by yesterday. that medicine is amazing and i'm KICKING myself for not getting it for myself when mine started.
sunday night - almost a full 7 days after it began - i was sobbing on the couch and telling pat, "i literally don't feel ANY better than i did at the beginning. i JUST want to know i'm getting better. i'm just STUCK being SICK and i can't do ANYTHING." it was so awful. and i couldn't do anything - just sit there feeling like i was going to die. i couldn't even read a magazine most of the time.
i'm looking at my kids' faces today for the first time in a week. i've just taken care of them - the bare minimum. and i really LOOKED at their sweet faces this morning and realized i haven't done that for days.
so, things are looking up. now is the next hard part. trying to pick up the pieces but trying not to do too much. this is going to take some serious self-control and wisdom so that i don't end up back on the couch.
thanks for all your prayers and concern for us! i pray NONE of you get this flu - i still fully believe it's from the devil.
6 comments:
Courtney, I am glad you feel like this is finally almost gone. Please let me know if I can help out anyway possible. I can always watch those kiddos for awhile in the afternoon after naps so you can get some rest and somethings done. Don't hesitate to ask!
Just take it easy today....ease back into your routine...the kids won't suffer and remember, this too shall pass!
I am so relieved you feel like you've turned the corner. I'll continue praying for you!!
thank goodness that thing is almost gone!!! i've been thinking about you non-stop. i hope you continue to feel better - take it SLOW as you try to get back into your normal routine, ok? SLOW!!!! love ya girlie.
so glad to hear that you are starting to feel more like a human being again. do take it slow and remember, the chores/tasks will always be there tomorrow and waiting won't hurt. :) hopefully pat can avoid this!
We are praying for you dear friend!!!!
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