Tonight's picture was taken in February of 2004. Mattie was almost two years old and since it had just snowed, Mattie wanted to be outside and exploring the white stuff. I would say that Mattie was happiest when he was outside in nature... it did not matter the weather. This was one thing I had to adjust to, because I dislike the cold, not to mention the rain, but those things did not bother Mattie. Therefore, I would say that Mattie expanded my comfort zone and if something interested him.... I learned to appreciate it too!
Quote of the day: You don’t raise heroes, you raise sons. And if you treat them like sons, they’ll turn out to be heroes, even if it’s just in your own eyes. ~ NASA astronaut Walter M. Schirra, Sr.
The best thing I did this weekend was to contact my doctor's office on Saturday morning. Typically I do not pay attention to how I am feeling, but on Saturday, I felt like a 30 pound weight was on my chest, I realized I hadn't slept well because I was congested and drowning in fluid, and what stopped me in my tracks was I had NO ENERGY to perform my caregiving duties. It was that fact that got me to think about my health and to pursue medical attention.
After two doses of antibiotics, I was able to sleep last night and I woke up congested but I could function. As I am typing this tonight, I realize that my energy is coming back! I am not one for napping and slowing down, but yesterday I took to bed. When this happens, you know that I am sick. It was a scary feeling to be depleted of energy, especially since I do have the energy of about ten people. When I am that drained, I worry.... will I always feel that way? Thanks to the power of antibiotics....I am bouncing back.
I was able to take my parents out to brunch today. Which was a God send, because yesterday we spent the entire day at home, and between seeing the frozen snow, hearing the howling wind, and feeling sick, it wasn't good for my mental state. By the time I got home, I realized I still had energy. A true gift, because I had promised to do my mom's hair and give her a pedicure. Mission accomplished.
