Unplanned Rest

Sometimes we have no other choice but to lay down and rest. No matter what is on our to do list when illness strikes, life has to just take a break. I have been battling pneumonia this week and I didn't listen to my body at first because I had to be at work. My self importance was ridiculous. What I needed was to be home in bed and not spreading my germs.

We all get into the rhythm of life and resist when our routine gets interrupted. But the reality is that others will help us just like we help them when they are in need. So here I lay nursing myself and relying on friends and family to get what we need.

I have guilt for sharing this bug with my husband who is miserable. He rarely in our 34 year marriage has been in bed for more than a few hours. This has put him on his back for the past 2 days and he doesn't seem to be getting any better.

Friends brought juice and soup and our son made green chili stew. Everyone in New Mexico knows the real cure for everything is found in the hottest green chili you can handle. It is worth it to sacrifice our taste buds to get back to life quicker.

Our 2 adorable granddaughters turned 3 and 5 in the midst of our down time. It is killing me that their Noni and Papa could only call to wish them Happy Birthday. Their gifts are not even purchased yet and that fact is so hard for me. I know their parents explained that we are sick but it is still tough being so close and not able to see them. Soon!

Going on day 5, I am feeling better but not great. The hard part now is for me to stay down to rest for a couple more days. Spring Break has started and I had things planned. Ugh! Guess I will get better use out of my Kindle now that I feel well enough to read.

In Him,
Joyful
3-27-11

Sorry for the whine.