Feeling human again...

i was cold and decided after i had been standing in front of the open oven door and having longing thoughts of a hot shower that i might be sick. i took my temp and voila i had a fever.

that was almost two weeks ago. it was a most unpleasant experience especially when amy was home sick too. we both missed a week of work/school. last saturday i was driving by my clinic and looked longing at it. i decided maybe i needed to go to urgent care. i had a sinus infection and got some antibiotics and sudafed. my sinus sludge had just gotten to be too awful and a few days of the magic pills gave me a clear head and body free of aches. it was wonderful.

i am now human again. it truly is a most amazing gift from God to be healthy and i rejoice in it. health is a wonderful gift.

one great result of my illness was i lost 6 pounds and have now passed the 30 poundage milestone!!!!! huzzah. hurrah. hallelujah and praise the lord.

today at work someone who asked if i had lost weight and i smiled and said YES. she said she could tell and it made me happy. before if someone gave me a compliment i had an awful time accepting it. i have learned it is ok to be complimented and even more ok to graciously and happily accept it.

i have come a long way and i am really happy.

.yad senitnelav yppah

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Reina said…
I was gonna coment the other day when I first read this... First, congratulations on the weight loss! I am soooo happy for you (and jealous too--I wish I were there with you! my sister just hit her 30# mark too) I am sure it's noticeable, and you deserve accolades for this wonderful accomplishment!

I am also glad to hear you are feeling better. Have been there too many times this winter (and while the infection is gone, I am still dealing with the congestion).

I cannot believe your youngest is 17! It seems like it was just yesterday I was visiting you at ANW after she was born and we walked over to childrens to see her. What a joy and blessing she is.

Sending you lots of love!
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