Somebody call the WAHHHmbulance!

I am not afraid to admit that when I am sick, I am the BIGGEST baby ever. I don't know how to just suck it up sometimes. I just want to lay on the couch, in flannel pj's and my cozy Illinois sweatshirt, wrapped up in a big blanket (or two), big glass of water and saltine crackers on the side table, and a tv series in the DVD player. (Yes, it has to be a tv series. If I watch a movie, when it ends, I need to get up and change the disc. But a TV series, I'm changing the disc less often because there could be six hours worth of episodes plus special features...can you tell I've thought this all the way through?!).

Yes, when I am sick, I am utterly pathetic. Today is day 2 of staying home sick from work. I will spare you all the details, but let's just say: yesterday wasn't pretty. Today is a little better, but I have no voice. And what good is a teacher without a voice? Or a teacher that can't breathe. Ugh. See? Pathetic.

And while I'm out here in AZ, with no mom to sit and watch tv with all day, and no dad or brother to bring my my soup or refill of water (my family is the best - seriously), when I'm sick and all alone, I get grumpy. How am I supposed to get better if there's no one here to wait on me hand and foot?! Maybe I should start really looking for a boyfriend now... ...nah.

Along with trying to live a healthier lifestyle, I'm also trying to be a better Christian. I kind of forgot about God for a little while, and my faith, and being patient, and praying both in times of need and thankfulness. Maybe that's why I'm all out of whack lately.

I found this little gem on pinterest:

Okay, I'm still going to need my flannel pjs, big comfy blanket, saltine crackers and tv series. But maybe if I'm patient, this awful headache will go away (despite all the meds I took), and maybe if I pray - even just a little bit - my prayers will be answered, and I'll be set to go back to work.

Romans 12:12 ... one of my favorites. I think that's going up on the chalkboard in my kitchen now. :)

Hope everyone is healthy today!

xoxo