Summer colds

Day 5 of a nasty cold..

I'll be the first to admit I am a baby (or worse than) when it comes to colds. I really dislike not being able to breathe through my nose. Then the side effects, dry/sore throat, hurting ears, congestion, Kleenex... 

So what can this cold mid pregnancy in the middle of July in the midst of a 14mo who is grumpy, not sleeping, teething (yay molars!), wonder week learning...teach me?! 

Since Sunday night I have pretty much been in pajamas. I sometimes have thrown on a bra. I've only showered to breathe in steam for 5 minutes. No laundry. No vacuuming. No real meals cooked. No out of the box fun activities. 

Days have been filled with hot water drinking, pill taking, veggie tale watching, tears, multiple boxes of Kleenex.. 

I have been asking the Lord to just get me through this day.. Just end this cold!!! Thinking His word says He is good, He is for us, He uses everything to teach us..so... Please heal both Mackenzie and I. 

She's also sick... Since like the end of June. But she seems to be more on the mend cough wise. After 2 doctor visits within a week her lungs and ears are fine so it's a waiting game! 

But, it could be worse. I could have a chronically ill child in the hospital or have no one to help me.[Mike and my sister/mom have been great!] 

We could live somewhere without Sudafed or not have health insurance {$2.71 prescription filled this morning}.  While this week is the worst one in a while.. I know there's a lesson. I know something will come from it. 

I've already been thinking I can't wait till we're both healthy so we can go DO things. Go to the park, go to the pool, go to play dates, cook good meals, clean the house, have ENERGY! I don't want to take not being sick for granted. I want to remember to use everyday for the Lords purpose and maybe these past days have taught me that I need to rely on Him more. I need to be thankful for what we do have and remember to treasure this time. 

Well, I'm off to take more meds and heat up some tea! Day 5 of illness is almost done and by the Lords grace we have made it through. As well as mike staying home in the morning and coming home by 4pm! Praise God for mikes job and the flexibility he has!!!

7.16.15

:) Alisha