The Flu

 The Flu seems to be going around. Two other family members and I have it. My ribs are killing me from all the coughing. I still ache all over. I am very thankful for doctors who took me seriously when I said I had a 100.9 fever. Some medical people thought I was making it up till I almost passed out in their waiting room, and so tomorrow I return to work for two days. Thank you, Jesus, because I feel miserable, but you know once your fever breaks, they expect you in the office. I am only about 60 percent better, but off to work I go. 

I have to say I feel like the rest of the world does not do this to their people. They let them rest, maybe work from home, take time to heal, and be at their best before we are expected to work again. Tomorrow is work and Friday, and I am taking my time because when I rush, I start coughing, and my ribs cannot take any more coughing. Even the cough medicine is tired. 

The flu hits so many of us each year. Even with the vaccine, we are still down. With meds, still down; and with doctor visits, still down. It just takes time to get over it and move forward. I wish we had a cure, because it is miserable, but as I write this, I know I am on the other side of it. It's taken a week of all the meds to get it to make its way out of my body. Go away, flu. 

Praying for an easy transition back to work, but I know people spilled their own stuff all over my desk, and tons of things need tending, so I am going to do my best, but take care of me at the same time and work on healing.I am thankful to the doctor who gave me a work excuse till tomorrow, and who knew I would need to the time to heal. I pray the flu does not find you this season. 

Take care of yourself! There is only one of you!

Your friend,

Debbie

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