It’s been an up and down week. I began the week with lower back pain, then on Wednesday I was in atrial fibrillation for about 13 hours. Now I have developed a cold and feel bleah. But it’s even more important to cultivate gratefulness when the blessings aren’t so obvious, as we do with Susanne and friends at Living to Tell the Story each Friday.
1. Turkey bone soup with the family last weekend, an annual after-Thanksgiving favorite.
2. Christmas tasks getting checked off. I felt a strong urge to push through and get a lot done earlier in the month so I could relax and enjoy the rest of the month. I’m so glad I did–I hadn’t factored sickness into the equation.
3. Medicines. Icy Hot and acetaminophen for the back. Cough drops and acetaminophen for the cold (I can’t take decongestants due to the heart rhythm issues). Various meds for atrial fibrillation. Rest.
4. Snow that didn’t stick. 🙂 We’re not equipped to deal with snow down here like some of you up North are. We got some Wednesday morning, but it melted off by that afternoon. I’m glad we didn’t get any precipitation when temperatures were in the teens.
5. A thoughtful husband who took care of dishes and such and brought take-out dinner a couple of nights this week when I wasn’t feeling well.
Mittu and Timothy were sick last week, so we’re hoping everything runs its course before Jeremy comes next week.
I hope your week was better!
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I hope you are all feeling better soon. My husband and I have both been sick as well.
Oh, my poor friend! It has been a bit of a challenge for you this week. I’m praying that everyone feels so much better for Jeremy and for Christmas.
I made turkey bone soup as well with noodles. Always a favorite and I thoroughly enjoyed it!
It was lovely to see the snowflakes falling that morning! It sure didn’t last long though but pretty nonetheless.
That a-fib situation was scary for you, I know. I’m so glad it resolved.
Have a peaceful and restful weekend. Don’t overdo. Hugs.
Praying you feel better soon.
Thank you!
I will add you to my prayer list.
Even the medical association is finally starting to realize that decongestants are no good!! What works for me (if you can get some where you are) is oil of eucalyptus in a diffuser next to your bed or couch and/or some liquid vicks vaporub in a humidifier. these are more natural approaches to fighting colds. They seem to work for us. Although i Haven’t had a cold in over 5 years but it worked when I had covid 2 winters ago.
Husbands who help out are wonderful blessings.
Turkey soup is perfect when one isn’t feeling well!!
like you, i did Christmas tasks earlier last week and now can enjoy the rest of the month doing some volunteer work and just relaxing. I’m glad you got yours done! God is so good to us.
Praying for your health to take a turn for the better! You’re wise to try to “front-load” the month with your tasks. I try to do that–with mixed success. It’s been cold here with dustings of snow too; pretty, but frigid. Your turkey bone soup sounds delicious!
Oh no, Barbara! I’m sorry all the illnesses have descended on you. That was the Lord’s timing on getting ahead of the schedule so that you wouldn’t feel so much pressure in addition to not feeling well.
Hope all your family will be well and that your cold won’t linger.
Praying for the Lord’s healing hand to be upon you.Wishing you a blessed Christmas!Cheryl
Thanks so much. Better today!
Barb, I hope you’re feeling better. This is not a fun time to be sick, as if there ever is a good time. Relax and take care of yourself!
Sending healing prayers!
Thank you! Much better, though still fighting throat gunk.
I’m sorry that you have been sick. But yes, it is good that you have been able to rest. And turkey bone soup is good for you. I hope everyone is well by the time Jeremy arrives.
Have a good weekend. Be well. And relax since you were able to finish your Christmas preparations. Willow
Well, not all the Christmas preparations. But I was where I wanted to be by this week, so being sick didn’t throw me off by much, thank the Lord.
I’m sorry that you have been sick. But yes, it is good that you have been able to rest. And turkey bone soup is good for you. I hope everyone is well by the time Jeremy arrives.
Have a good weekend. Be well. And relax since you were able to finish your Christmas preparations. Willow
Sorry to hear you’ve been unwell, I hope you’re feeling better now. Yes Hubbies who help out, especially when we’re under the weather, are definitely a blessing.
Hi Barbara, I will keep you in prayer. I find using a heating pad very helpful with an aching back. I have turkey bones and meat in the freezer to make soup. I am waiting for a cold wet day. Good that you are resting and your hubby taking care of you!