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THE FLU IS NO FUN  

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Over the last 4 weeks, I have contracted the flu virus twice. Just as I was getting over one strain, I seemed to get ill from another more serious one. This last time was the worst as I spent 4 straight days in bed. Today is the first day I could actually sit up and move around without feeling that my head was going to explode. God alone knows why these sorts of diseases and illnesses exist, all I know is they are no fun at all.

This last bout with the flu and all that time bedridden gave me a lot of time to think about far too many things. Because I was worried about infecting everyone, I stayed in the guest room and it just seemed so far away from everyone. Imagine hearing your kids running around and laughing, but not being able to go see what it was all about. Despite that, my family bent over backwards to accommodate me and help me feel comfortable. On Sunday night, we all had a not-so fancy dinner of fried yam, fried plantains, and baked chicken (courtesy of our very own gourmet chef, my hubby). Like I said, not fancy, but the kids were glad to have dinner away from the dining table in the kitchen and play while they ate. We ate in the play room. I lay on the floor, covered in blankets and was fed by TE and Bomboy, who constantly asked, "How are you feeling mommy?". TK was busy trying to ram his toy over everyone's toes, but he would somehow manage to take some time to come give me hugs and kisses and tell me he was going to give me an injection to help me feel better, lol!

So, yes, one of the things I am eternally grateful for is the love of family. A true love that no matter what endures and is pure at all times. I thank God for his kindness and blessings upon my family because, in reality, we have done nothing to receive His mercies. And it is the fortune granted upon us that allows us to share a simple dinner of fried yams (which I was lucky to have any of because Bomboy tore it up), plantains and chicken. It was the best dinner I ever had, even though my dry and painful throat meant I had no more than 5  pieces of yam and 3 pieces of plantain the whole night.

And the next morning, I was wakened by hugs and kisses and more sincere "How are you feeling, mommy?" questions. Although my head was still hurting, I was congested, couldn't turn my neck without pain and still shivered, I smiled and told them that I felt great. And that was and is exactly how I felt. My body will catch up eventually. =)

I hope you are all well and if you live in an influenza-prone area, please get your flu shot. Don't just get your children their shots, like I did, because they still bring back all sorts of germs (I am living proof). And, if you have access to the H1N1/Swine flu shot, try and get it. I am still battling the flu and all I can say is Swine Flu is no fun at all.

Have a great week everyone and see you all on Friday for the next TTTEC installment.

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