I'm back.
I crashed out since Wednesday night and moaned and groaned a lot with a stomach flu of sorts. I'm such a wimp. Tetsu came to my rescue, took off time from work, was a fantastic nurse and I kept thinking,
"If he was in this condition, could I nurse him without just making him annoyed?"
Probably not. I've never been good around sick people though after being on the weak end I wish I could get my compassion skills up to par.
I missed English classes. I missed a luncheon. I missed a patchwork gathering and a trip to a fabric shop with friends during a sale. The computer stayed closed for three days, Choco didn't get walked. I ate mostly frozen sherbets which was the only thing I could keep down (and Tetsu filled the freezer with enough sherbet to last us a couple months).
I spent much of my bed-time making lists of what needs to get done this week... and bemoaning the fact that I've been procrastinating. Tetsu and I are headed to the States next Sunday and the house has to be cleaned (people coming in to take care of the cats), arrangements made for various people to take over my duties at the crosswalk and as the neighborhood block leader. The only positive thought for three days while I was laid up was that it was THIS week and not NEXT when Tetsu and I are supposed to be on an airplane.
I sure hope I didn't give the bug to Tetsu... This week I'll have to keep him healthy and treat him good. He's done enough for me for awhile.
8 comments:
I'm so sorry that you had a stomach bug. They sure do make you feel miserable.
Now all that is literally out of your system, the USA trip will be fine for you both.How long since Tetsu visited with you over there? I hope the weather is cooler, heat waves and disaster in so many places.Enjoy the fabric shops, with 2 lots of luggage you might just be able to get more fabric??? Cheers from Jean
Those stomach bugs are nasty. And usually leave you feeling all washed out. If you don't get everything done before you leave, so what? You don't want to suffer a setback before your trip.
Sorry you've been poorly, and hope that Tetsu is okay. Christopher is a much better nurse than I am, I find it hard to be sympathetic, though I was fine with my sons when they were small. I agree with QuiltinLibraryLady, don't do too much before you go. Just tell the cat sitters that you've been ill and not able to clean the house, I'm sure they'll understand.
Be well! And Tetsu too! You both are so kind to each other and so cute! What a good husband to take care of you! I bet you would take just as good care of him too!
Enjoy your trip to the States! I hope you have the best time!
Gosh, sure hope you are all well, and we're praying Tetsu doesn't get the bug. Wish we could see each other when you are in the states, but it will have to be thru thots and wishes...hugs, Pat in IN (I just got an old Show-You bottle off e-bay the other day, the older kind that had a stopper top, not the kind where the lid screws on, so excited:)
So sorry you've been ill. I thought maybe you had left for the states when you stopped posting. You are so regular and I enjoy reading you each day. Have a safe trip and stay well.
Sue
Ugh, that's definitely not something you want to be thankful for, but I agree not being sick on your travel week is a plus! I'm not the best nurse either...my husband waits on my much more nicely than I do him too!
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