I'm in Arizona now for my sister L's wedding (accomplished as of last night, congratulations, you old married lady! Check out her husband's awesome wedding day cartoon here). A few days after our arrival, a dry and sore throat turned into a full-on infection with a fever, cough, vomiting, etc. I'm going to claim it as swine flu because that's so much more exciting than the old-timey influenza. Bound and determined not to miss the big day, I booked it to urgent care in search of Tamiflu. Once they heard about my symptoms, everyone in the clinic immediately donned a mask and created a 10-foot perimeter around me. Their reaction was comical and probably overblown. They actually sent me to the ER (STAT!) for a "swine flu swabbing." Which did not occur, although an hour wait in a freezing cubicle did, followed by a chat with a doctor. He wanted to know if I came to the ER after reading about the swine flu (a bit of a porcine reaction, I thought--sorry). Anyway, long story extended, I got my Tamiflu and got better VERY soon and made it to the wedding, health intact but voice entirely GONE. Needless to say, I was fairly silent at the reception and completely inffective as a mom. (The sharp reprimand doesn't have much power when delivered as a whisper). I'm told my Loretta Lynn-style hair was killer, though, and that's all that matters.
Unrelated but quite amazing: our house is getting attention like it's a fire sale (which it is, essentially). We had one SUPER-low, even insulting offer. We're going to hold out for the big money, at least enough to cover our closing costs. dh rented a house in D-town (I can call it that now); we're making progress! Just need to get that voice back so I can talk to the realtor.
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It was good to see you last night. I'm glad those drugs did you good. When I got home from the reception, Hailey said she didn't feel good and she ended up being sick on both ends (if you know what I mean) and she said, "I really hope it's not the swine flu."
I must say your hair did look beautiful - I'm sorry if you didn't like it! I think that's a common reaction when someone else does your hair.
I think your amazing recovery has everything to do with Dad's blessing, and I am so grateful for it. It would have been so sad if you had to spend the evening in a hotel room.
So happy to hear there is activity on your house. Another blessing in the making I'm sure...
Glad you recovered in time! I enjoyed reading about the ER docs' reaction to your supposedly "porcine" symptoms. I want to see pictures of your Loretta Lynn hair! And congratulations to Lindsay!
Linz! I DID like my hair. I got so many compliments on it! It was something like Loretta Lynn's, but in a good way.
I'm so glad you felt well enough to make it to the wedding. I love the "porcine" comment. Hope you feel better soon.
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