Would you believe I got sick AGAIN?

If you’ve been following my blog, you know I was diagnosed with “walking” pneumonia over three weeks ago. I never really felt that sick. Mostly just a horrible cough.

So I finished the antibiotics and I’m doing better.

I think.

Then, all of a sudden, Wednesday night, after feeling great all day, I started getting the chills. I shivered so violently and my teeth chattered so bad I thought I would break a tooth!  I piled the covers on me and was out for the next twelve hours.

We didn’t have a thermometer so I couldn’t take my temp but I know it was way up there.

So-o-o-o-because I still felt a little warm the next day, my husband purchased a thermometer.

The upshot?

I’m still running a temp, although it’s a low-grade one, nothing like the middle of the week.

Of course, Thanksgiving Day is in a few days and wouldn’t you know it, I’m hosting it this year.

But you know what? For once, I’m not in a panic. I used to make such a big deal about interruptions in my plans. But after years of listening to God, I’ve learned that unless someone has died, had a serious life-threatening medical diagnosis, or  if there’s a natural disaster, well—you get the idea, it’s not worth worrying about.

And since I started writing this earlier this morning, I’m starting to come around and feeling much better. No temp at the moment although cough is lingering.

Here’s a word of advice: If you contract even mild pneumonia, take it seriously.

As one of my doctor’s nurse told me, “You are in a weakened state. You can contract other diseases very easily.”

Apparently, I did.God bless and have a good day.

Rebecca

Hi. I'm so glad you're here. My blog focuses on faith and mental health issues such as mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and dysthymia (chronic low moods that don't qualify as depression.) I post DIY and decorating projects when I can. My book, "Depression Has A Big Voice. Make Yours Bigger! (Expanded Edition), is on sale at all online retailers. I have a Psychology degree and post-graduate courses in Clinical Pastoral Education. I am a former hospital chaplain, Bible teacher, and retreat/conference inspirational speaker. Thank you for visiting and may you feel God's presence today.

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