Sick Day

I woke up at 3 am with a hacking cough, aches and chills. I got up and took my temperature and sure enough, I had a fever. Not bad, 100.6, but still a fever and i was weak and miserable. I have had a minor cold all week and I guess my body was just fighting it. The first thing I thought of was Ellyn, my
aide, who returned to work this week after being out 8 weeks because of her husband's heart transplant. Obviously he is not to be exposed to any germs and here I am exposing Ellyn to my flu-like symptoms! I texted all the necessary people, took the day off and pretty much slept all day. I feel stronger tonight and am hoping to make it to work tomorrow.
Being sick for even one day makes me realize how important good health is and makes me appreciate it even more. Not feeling well colors everything dark and dismal. I pray for all those whose health is compromised.