Red-eye

(Brett snapped this picture of me quite some time ago while on a  layover waiting for a red-eye flight. It captures so well how I feel these days. Sleep deprived, neither here nor there, waiting for a return flight of good health!)

August is here and I feel like summer has just slipped right through my fingers. We lost an entire week and a half due to the dreaded H1N1 virus which hit our home hard and with domino effect. One by one we suffered fever, chills, body aches and a terrible cold that has left us feeling weak and miserable. One afternoon after our little Sammy boy finally got back on his feet, he tip toed into my room where I lay exhausted, kissed me on my arm and said, "Don't worry mama, you'll feel better soon, at least we're not dead yet." 

A few blessings which must be noted have come by way of this dreaded virus. Firstly, almost every inch of our humble abode has been sprayed with Lysol, bleached and disinfected. You really could eat off my kitchen floor and be okay. Secondly, I finally found time to reconnect with my good friend JK Rowling and finished the 7th Harry Potter book. My heads been swimming with thoughts of good verses evil, patronuses, destiny and a mother's love. I enjoyed every minute of my time in Potterville. And last but not least, I have repented for all the times I've taken my good health for granted and thank the Lord above for Motrin, penicillin and the hope of better days ahead.