For me, the hardest part of being so sick the past 5 weeks, was knowing that I was missing out on life and doing all of the fun things with my husband, children and friends here in Germany. Now... I wake up every morning and feel like it is another Christmas morning with a big ole wrapped gift of energy waiting for me.
As a mother of two VERY energetic and mischievous children, I often long for a little quite time alone in my room.....Who knew I would be so happy to say goodbye to a quiet/dark room, overworn pajamas, and sunglasses that felt glued to my face 24/7. Well, today I did just that..."I got up again" and pedaled my bike as fast I as I could, in a dress, with one eye functioning all while humming "Chariots of Fire" towards a great local cafe, Cantuccio (link to Cantuccio). I am sure I was not the prettiest chicken with my droopy eyes, drool running down my face as the first bite of tomato salad and warm cheese hit my tongue all while snorting at my friends and their funny stories.
This 'Christmas morning', I was reminded how much I love living life, spending time with my husband and children, laughing with good friends and of course eating good food here in Germany. Perhaps my "good tears" will wash my disliked friend out of my eyes. Maybe this virus did give me one Christmas gift...new eyes and a realization that I had begun to take the joys of life a bit for granted. So now, as he begins swimming away in my tears of joy, I am singing the line from Garth's song, "Yes my life is better left to chance I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance". I guess life has a way of teaching us all a lesson;it is up to us how "we get up again!"
Kirstin, so glad you are feeling better. Have missed your posts. Rita
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