Day 1: Tickle in back of throat. Sudden bout of sneezing.
Day 2: 2 am. Difficulty swallowing. Throat burning.
Day 3: Fatigue. Fog. Tough guy regrets not taking a flu shot. (again)
Day 4: Man Down. Working from home. DayQuil to NyQuil to DayQuil loop. Delirious.
Day 5: Winded walking up the stairs. Read same page 3 times. Heavy eyelids.
Day 6: Thick nasal discharge. Can’t taste or smell food. Chocolate still Ok though.
Day 7: Patient care provider: When will you take a shower and get out of the house?
Day 8: Is that a break? Have the clouds moved? Has the sun muscled through and ignited the hills?
“You’ll be driving along depressed when suddenly a cloud will move and the sun will muscle through and ignite the hills. It may not last. Probably won’t last. But for a moment the whole world comes to. Wakes up. Proves it lives. It lives—red, yellow, orange, brown, russet, ocher, vermillion, gold. Flame and rust. Flame and rust, the permutations of burning. You’re on fire. Your eyes are on fire. It won’t last, you don’t want it to last. You can’t stand any more. But you don’t want it to stop. It’s what you’ve come for. It’s what you’ll come back for. It won’t stay with you. but you’ll remember that it felt like nothing else you’ve felt or something you’ve felt that also didn’t last.”
— Lloyd Schwartz
Credits: Image Source: Winter Sun by Onodriim. Poem Source: apoetreflects
Sounds like loving caregiver is giving you that nudge towards wellness that may or may not be welcomed by the patient. There’s something about feeling a little better, that makes the lying around the house kind of okay. Feel better kiddo…can’t keep a good man down.
🙂 We’re down to scratchy throat and nagging cough. I feel the sun coming. Thanks Mimi.
🙂 Tea and honey…
So, I did as you instructed. 4 cups before bed. (Moderation doesn’t exist in my vocabulary). I forgot about the caffeine. It stopped the hacking but I was wide awake for hours. Thanks!
Oh damn – you’re so literal!! Decaf after 12PM pal – decaf after noon.
If you plan to direct, be precise, or there will be casualties. Is there such a thing as decaf tea?
Of course there is!! Herbal teas – one just has to check the package and it will tell you if it’s caffeine-free. Sigh..and here I thought I was directing a wise, knowledgeable, worldly guy with a cold. 😉
OMG, how have I made it this far?
I am not really sure, as I shake my head in total wonderment. Just really glad that you did (make it this far that is).
Laughing.
You are my mirror today, David. It will be a few more weeks before the sun breaks through the congestion on this side, but I know it will. I recommend fresh air and chocolate.
That quote was a perfect description of rapid cycling. When the mania blasts through the depression, those are my very thoughts. Startling!
Glad to hear it Sandy…here’s to congestion breaking through earlier…
I didn’t want this post to stop. Wonderful writing. Thanks for bringing us along with you.
Thank you for the kind words Ann.
Feel better soon.
Thank you.
ah, yes…you know, david, you are inspiring even when you are not feeling your best. thanks for always sharing!
Awww, thanks Vicki. I appreciate the kind words.
A riotous romp through DK’s flu-facilitated delirium….Loved the journey, pal, but hate that you’re under the weather. Glad that you’re trending in the right direction. Take it easy and feel better soon….
🙂 Thank you Lori. We’re almost back. I’m growing tired of watching movies and sitting on couch…:)
feel better
Thanks LouAnn
Feel better David!!! Maybe some Irish whisky and chocolate 🙂
Thanks Debra. Whiskey! Hmmmmm.
“Can’t taste or smell food. Chocolate still Ok though.” – You always throw in a totally funny line. Lol!! Hope you feel better soon.
Laughing. Thanks Carol.
Very good….:)
🙂 Thanks Ned.
even with a throat all scratchy, you still can generate words loud and clear. feel better –
awwwww, thank you Beth. I feel like I’ve turned the corner. Another day or so, and I should be out of it.
I laughed out loud when I read “Chocolate still ok though”! Feel better soon!
Funny how the (my) mind and stomach works! Thanks Carol.
“Chocolate still OK though.” Heh. Always!
🙂 Always!