Well, it was bound to happen. I could feel it creeping up on me ever so slowly, but with surity. Each night I was going to bed just a little later, working on this or that, and getting up by 6:00 am every day to take the kids to seminary and work a full day (Thursday was a 1/2 day). By Wednesday I knew I needed a good night's sleep or I would regret it, by Thursday I was feeling run down, but by Friday morning I felt sluggish, and by Friday night I was sick.
It's just what I tell the kids: every choice has a consequence. I chose to stay up to finish this, or complete that - but it cost me. Ugh!
I have lost my voice, my upper chest feels horrible and my head aches. I am grateful I didn't get what Marissa had. I don't have a fever, no body aches or pains, no chills and sweats.
Saturday it really took it's toll on me. Marissa and her friend Katie had to be at NOHS by 6:20 - that meant leaving the house at 6:00 am - another early morning (and I thought Saturday's are for sleeping in). When I woke I had no voice. Then Devon had to get up for a practice and road side trash pick up. Then Robert had to get up to get ready for his meet.
Water and breakfast worked a small miracle, but shortlasting. Robert and I had to leave at 10:00 am and didn't get back until after 3:00 pm - 5 hours for a XC meet - that's just too much. With each meet I wanted to cheer, I tried to cheer, but my voice sounded terrible and it hurt so much to say anything. After getting back home all I wanted to do was rest - but no… Robert was doing service at the neighborhood party from 4-6:00, and Devon had to get to work by 5:30. (Did I ever mention that all I do is drive - yes).
Well, I am finally home. Dishes are done. Work is being ignored. The kids, me and a video are going to disappear into the basement with some hot chocolate a warm blanket.
They will get to go to sleep after the movie, but I will have to stay up to get Devon from his job at 12:00 midnight. Another late night. Is there no rest for the weary?
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