This week has been a rough one in several ways. I’ve had (and continue to have) a really major cold. The doctors would call it a “common cold,” but I just can’t agree with that. This illness is more like a “coordinated cold.”
Your body has synched itself. Every time you blow your nose it becomes a signal for your lungs to start delivery of a hacking, unstoppable cough. You’re simultaneously dealing with horrible, sticky phlegm from the nose and lungs. We’re talking about what feels like pints of gob. |
I’ve wanted to see friends this week. For the most part that hasn’t happened. You see, before the phlegm thing started, my nose was truly the most embarrassing part of this. It ran like a tap. No off switch. Night and day for a truly miserable time.
Thank goodness for the boxes of bulk tissues, bought in what seemed a moment of madness a year ago. I was healthy at the time.
Canadians did their Thankfulness observance earlier on this month.
I’d like to think of it as a time of happiness, of complete joy. But how can it be with several in-your-face global matters of great concern?
We’ll just focus on the health aspects for a moment. The part you can truly give thanks for. Without your health life is pretty tough. But possibly the most amazing thing is there’s always something to help you know things could be far worse.
- I’m giving thanks today that my nose is no longer running.
- That the body's supply of phlegm is diminishing
- That I live in comfort on a beautiful island with incredible views
- That I have a kind, sweet partner in life
- That I have wonderful friends and family not too far away
I’m so thankful for the many folks who read this bit of writing each week. Many thanks, and I wonder what you are thankful for today?
Sempervivum Red Rubin
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