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[theatokos]

Just when I was starting to feel good - no, great! - I am hit with the creeping sick again. I noticed it first in the shower. Sick breath, even after a good toothbrushing, is disgusting. I have it. And now my neck is getting stiff and achy (ouch, ouch!) and my head is beginning to hurt and all I want to do it sleep. I am eating garlic, sleeping 8-10 hours a night, taking vitamins, gargling with salt water, and drinking herbal tea - what more can I do? I guess just adjust, keep resting. But I gotta get back to my work. I've taken 10 days off from school work of anykind. I really, really needed that. I've read a novel. I've not even felt guilty. I think I needed that the most. It's been so hectic for so long that concentrating on deep and meaningful stuff was impossible. But argh. The sick. This is the only time I ever miss a microwave. I want to heat up one of those buckwheat/rice pillows and drape it around my neck. Big sigh.

In other news.... the home health nurse came to our house today. This is nothing like Kaiser's post-NICU nurses. All care for children under 6 are home visits. Hot damn. And I have mentioned, free, haven't I? We got along with our nurse and Bennett was in fine form. He even made a complex sign sentence! He signed "more, please, eat." Yay for communication!

In an hour I am meeting a friend for lunch. W and I met on a ministry program in Ireland 13 years ago. I think it's been 10 or 12 years since I've seen him. I have found memories of driving around Ireland together, being silly. He now lives in Cardigan, Wales, and he's driving over to see me. He's a wonderful person, flaky at keeping in touch, and an evangelical Christian. Last I heard he was planning to visit the Grand Canyon on one of those Creation Tours - where they look at God's marvel that was created only 6,000 years ago. I mean.... what do you say to that? All I can think of is, Huh.

Comments

[readthisandweep.livejournal.com]

So sorry to hear you're poorly ~ speaking as someone in recovery & understanding so well how debilitating the whole dragged out nuisance of it can be, I send you much healing energy, & a little 'Elder' advice!

Keep warm! And maybe stay home until you are properly better?

I know I am ;)

[ewigweibliche.livejournal.com]

Last night was so bad I thought I might have to go the hospital. I have never ached like that in my life. But no fever! And doing better this morning. Still.... not leaving my house. Sheesh.

[sapphire-kittum.livejournal.com]

I hope you are feeling better soon.

Hooray for communication!

[lillitu-shahar.livejournal.com]

eek. sorry to hear that you are sick. if you can get yr hands on some elderberry cordial, i would recommend that.

here are my five questions for you! i answered yours in my LJ.

1. What is it like (really!) on a daily basis, to juggle the needs of a child, serious academic work with deadlines, a relationship with a partner, and a spiritual practice (among other things)? What gets cut out for you when things get hairy? What keeps you balanced and sane?

2. Tell me about your academic work and thesis.

3. In your opinion, in this place and time, what is the worst thing about being a mom?

4. Create a pro and con list: Wales vs. Bay Area (daily quality of life)

5. What are your thoughts these days about your spiritual practice and religion? How would you define and/or explain it to others?