Uh huh. After two years of avoiding the dreaded virus, it got a hold of me last week and I tested positive. If you have had it and had no symptoms, I'm so happy for you! What a wonderful thing! Me? Not so lucky. :( I was diagnosed early Friday morning, have had fevers more often than not, and have coughed until I now have no voice. I will say that the remaining person in my house might enjoy that especially if I were not isolated away from him.
I have isolated in my small bedroom. The Husband kindly moved my comfortable 1980's recliner to the isolation area so I can be more comfortable. I've begun today to watch a little television and use the computer, hence this post.
I was recalling how in the Covid beginning a couple of years ago that it was a very scary thing. We all took many precautions and stayed home. Then time passed and the threats were lessened until lately it's hardly a "thing" at all anymore. Let me tell you, I was one of the believers then and I'm even more of a believer now. My 11 day flu a few years ago was akin to this.
With as bad as I feel and as much as my chest hurts from coughing, do you know what I think is the worst thing about it? I think it's my fear that I will give to someone else unknowingly. With that in mind I think I will continue to isolate to avoid that. I have determined that maybe covid can have worse effects on the more aged. I tend to be leaning toward that group lately. :) With this I have reinforced much I already knew:
I still have trouble breathing in a mask.
I dislike coughing until your chest hurts and your voice is gone.
I'm glad I had a stash of kleenex.
I dislike missing fun events that a grandparent would attend for their grandchild.
It's kind of nice to have a few continuous pajama days if one has to isolate.
The Lord has our lives in HIS hands and will provide grace for the need at the time.
This, too, shall pass.
I do have the passing thought that my teeth may be permanently pink from cherry cough drops. Take care of yourself and stay well.....
