Back to Life.....Back to Reality

Yes, I realize it has been thirty days since my last blog entry, but my excuse is valid. Sometimes Heavenly Father throws you a curve ball, and instead of questioning "why?" you just ride out the storm and wait for the sunshine. A few days after getting my cast off from the car accident, I contracted Strep Throat. For most people this is not a big deal, they just take antibiotics and get on with their life. For me and my immune system, Strep is a different story. It causes havoc on my body and always develops into something worse. This time it made it's way to my lungs and I then got Bronchitis and Pneumonia. To make a long story short, I have been bed bound for a week and a half and unable to function. Thank goodness for a husband who stepped in and took over the responsibilities of everyday life. Thursday was the first day I was able to get up and accomplish a few things. I have never been so happy to do laundry and dishes. Although I would never, ever want to go through this experience again, there were a few bright spots in the clouds. First, I am grateful for the neighbors and friends who took their time to prepare meals for our family, and my husband who maintained a positive attitude and stepped up to the plate. Second, I was able to read A LOT of books, which has helped me move forward on one of my Top Twenty goals. And last, but not least, I lost eight pounds. Does that count towards # 13 on my Top Twenty list? :)