Oh Happy Days Are Here Again!

I issue an apology right here, right now to anyone who thought I was whining on facebook and my last post titled The Flu Rap. I could claim I was delirious. I was trying to keep a sense of humor during the flu. (for the record, no one complained. Actually, so many were so sweet to me, thank you!)

I was in bed for five days sick but I had my blessing journal at my side. Even in the flu, there were blessings to count like. . .

a never ending supply of tissues

good tasting cough drops

a son and husband cheerfully getting things for me

son went out and bought my favorite vitamin water without it being on the list

hubby brought me a tub of chocolate covered peanuts without me asking

and SO much more I could go on and on. . .

 

As I layed in bed, I kept thinking about my friends who are battling cancer and other long term illnesses and how wonderful they are handling it. Yes, they cry and they get real with people, but I have seen such strength and perseverance from them that it encourages me. In five days, even though I'm not 100%, I will be soon. They have not felt 100% in the last several years and they keep right on smiling. I want to be like them. That's why I was trying to keep the humor going.

 

Today, I got up and showered. A hot shower...there is another blessing! My body does not ache like it did, I have done two loads of laundry and have cooked chicken and all before 10:00 am! Yes, my household chores are a blessing and that will go into my journal.

 

I'm not chillin' and sweatin' anymore!

I'm breathing so much better!

The throat is so much better!

I took a shower!

I have clean sheets on the bed!
And it happened three days before my first book signing!

OH, Happy Days Are Here Again!

 

 

 

How do you handle sickness? Do you count your blessings? Pray? Do you look for humor? Do you whine?

(I personally think a little whining is ok, just not too much ;)

And keep that blessing journal near by. . .it helps SO much!