Tonight's picture was taken on Christmas of 2008, our last Christmas with Mattie. Peter and I did just about everything that day to perk up Mattie's spirits. It was a very difficult and heart breaking Christmas as Mattie's depression and traumatic symptoms were almost too much to manage at home alone. Mattie's friends dropped off Rudolph noses, hats, and headbands. Peter dressed himself up and Mattie, and for that brief moment, there were smiles.
Quote of the day: Christmas, my child, is love in action. ~ Dale Evans
For practically the entire cruise I have been ill. I am struggling with a host of symptoms..... low grade fever, congestion, clogged ears, hoarseness, a post nasal drip and coughing. This morning the cough was so bad that Peter suggested I see the ship's doctor.
All the over the counter medications are not working, so at 9am, I headed down to the medical center on the ship. It was my first encounter with a ship's doctor and I hope it will be my last. Her bed side manner was abysmal. She is a doctor who feels she knows better and doesn't listen to her patient. She was a foreign trained doctor and clearly has not learned the art of patient centered care. Nonetheless, she did the right thing and put me on antibiotics, cough medicine, a decongestant and nasal spray. I am hoping to feel more human by tomorrow.
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