sick as a dog

Once upon a time, there was a writer on a deadline. A close deadline and too far to go. The writer, however, was rather optimistic that the deadline, slightly extended, was doable.

But she awoke one Wednesday morning to find her home invaded by a nasty virus. Her 94-year-old mother was the first to fall victim and was bad enough that she had to be taken to the hospital to be rehydrated, IV solutions replacing all of the lost body fluids. No writing that day.

The next day dawned. Mother was feeling somewhat better, so the writer went back to work, thinking one missed day of work wasn't so terrible. But by early afternoon, the virus made itself known again. It had not left the house but had gone into hiding. By evening, writer was too faint to even let the precious dog outside. Thankfully, said writer had a wonderful daughter who, despite symptoms of same virus, came to the writer's rescue, driving over, letting out the dog, seeing mother to her bed, giving her something to lower her fever, and spending most of night on the sofa, just in case she was needed. (God bless daughters!)

Two mornings after that, the writer's fever finally broke for good, taking with it her chills and dizziness but leaving behind an overall persistent weakness. Deadline was now looming ever closer. Writer began praying for a miracle.

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The above short story serves as a public service warning. Wash your hands frequently. Avoid this nasty virus, whatever you do.

Comments

[Katy McKenna]

EEEEeeeeek. I am so sorry. Prayers for complete recovery and writing graces. It's hot and heavy in KC, too, though so far we've escaped....Bless you!

[Roni]

Yikes! that same virus must have visited New Jersey because the school where I work was invaded a week or so ago. Thank God I have been washing my hands and phone, also faithfully taking Cod Liver oil capsules everyday (My grandma's remedy for boosting the immune system) and it hasn't gotten me!
Oh by the way I read your new book "The perfect life" Awesome book! makes you think huh? Very well done and the message is very well taken! Get Better! We need you!
In His Love,
Roni in NJ

[Brandilyn Collins]

Robin, I'm so sorry to hear how your house--not to mention the bodies in it--has been invaded. Praying for you all to get completely well soon!

[Linda]

Oh so sorry. I was worried about your mom when you weren't posting. Glad you are getting over the hump. And be sure to change out your toothbrush now that you're all better!

[Robin Bayne]

Hope you both are feeling better soon!

[Patti]

Prayers for a quick recovery and to be able to meet your deadline. ~A side note: My friends laugh now because many years ago when we were teens, I was ALWAYS a fanatic about good hand-washing and got teased about it. Now my friends tell me they realize how "wise" I was back then!! LOL! Blessings, Patti

[tina]

Bless you, dear Robin! I pray your strength returns quickly. May the Lord give you wings as you start back to work!

[Sandie]

I'm a bit late in catching this, but I'm so sorry you all were sick. Glad you, your mom, and hopefully your daughter, are all doing better now. It's terrible to be sick, but so good when you're well again.