Saturday

I woke up with no voice and a raging sore throat. Did you know that you can lose your voice for 9 days straight and have lumps in your throat as big as Life Savers? Well you can, and from allergies, too. So I visited the after hours clinic and was supplied with Allegra, Nasonex, and Sudafed. I had already stocked up from People's Pharmacy on some Immune boosting stuff. Did you know that it is possible to take up to 45 pills or more a day? Well it is. I had to drink tar, or it least it tasted like it. I've also had licorice root, and I don't recommend it. In just two weeks we spent almost $200 just in medications (just co-pays) and vitamin supplements. In fact when I went to pick-up my last prescription I guess we had used so many meds that the insurance just got tired of us. I was told that it would cost $143 for my Allegra med. Thank the Lord I tried to pick it up that day b/c I was starting to feel better. The day before I would have done ANYTHING.

And did you know that it is somewhat possible to run a two story house by whispering? I have learned how. And now I know why nuns fast from talking every once in a while. It builds much self-control (which I seem to be lacking today). God sustained us and carried us. My friends loved on us and watched our kids countless times. People have brought meals, driven me places when I was too dizzy, and mowed our lawn. We are overwhelmed by every one's prayers. By His grace and yet another doc app I am finally feeling better. And then...