After a day of increasing pain, I found myself weeping at church last night, unable to move my head without the threat of vomiting. I am grateful for Marlene's talented and patient fingers, which prodded my clenching muscles into releasing.
I am grateful to Colleen, who knows me well enough to tell Marlene that I needed help but wouldn't ask for it myself.
I am grateful for Holly, who offered heating pads and sympathy.
I am grateful for the ability to email in sick and not worry about losing my job.
I am grateful for adhesive heating pads, a new invention I had not tried until today.
I am grateful for the familiar comfort of tomato soup, grilled cheese, and "Sense and Sensibility" on video.
I am grateful for the unconditional love of Aidan, who has devoted her day to me, wrapping her warm-cat body to fit the curve of my arm on the futon.
I am grateful that my pains are temporary and relatively minor.
I am grateful that, for the first time ever, being sick made me feel less alone.
Posted by rachel at August 16, 2004 05:32 PM
Are you feeling better yet?
Posted by: jenell at August 19, 2004 03:08 PM
*wink*
Posted by: colleen at August 17, 2004 10:43 AM