it all started with a nap.

Well, I've been sick lately. Last Friday I took a nap in the afternoon and when I woke up my throat hurt, my head ached, and my body was even more tired than before. I was supposed to meet my friend Amanda in a few hours and had absolutely no energy to do so. But, I went anyway.

Saturday morning I woke up -- I felt like a train had hit me! Needless to say I felt so sick. I hurt in places I didn't even know were possible of hurting. Honestly, I felt like I was going to die. And no, I'm not over dramatic. So, I took some medicine and ibuprofen hoping to clear things up.

Sunday morning my Nana and aunt were moving out of our home into their own. My parents were up early to help move them in. I sat at home all morning feeling not as bad as I did Saturday, but not too much better. I took some more medicine and started to feel a little better around lunch time. Of course, it was raining outside and all I wanted to do was lay down while my mom scratched my back, but the world isn't perfect and I had to share my parents that day. Lame... Sunday night rolled around and church started at 5. Kelly was coming to church for the first time and I wanted to make sure I was there so I got ready for church -- definitely could have looked better -- and we were off. I was feeling better. We all went out to eat afterwards at Taco Mac. Our waiter, Alan, was apparently not good at making suggestions. Kelly and I split the Southwestern wrap and oh my goodness. My mouth was absolutely on fire. I didn't like it at all. Oh, Alan. Whatever, the fellowship was good. And fun.

Monday I felt alright. I only had Ethan for the day because Emma was at the farm with her horse Swedee (and yes, that's how you spell it). Ethan and I met Kelly and her kids at the park for lunch. It was hot as ____ outside. Let me just say, when I have kids we will only go outside in the fall and in the spring. My goodness summer is so hot. Anyways, we stayed for a little while and then we left about an hour and a half of the heat. I didn't want Ethan to get overheated. When we got back we went in the pool for a little while -- which by the way, it wasn't refreshing, but rather just hot. Later after picking up Emma I had the worst migraine. And I don't use that word loosely. I felt horrible.

Tuesday. Oh, Tuesday. I woke up at 5 AM. Oh yes I did. My left eye was sealed shut. I seriously could not open it. If you've ever had pink eye, you know how badly it hurts. But let me just tell you, it wasn't just pink eye -- it was red eye. I could have been the spokesperson for "Clear Eyes". I had to go to the doctor and was put on three different medications. Two for my sinus infection and then I had eye drops. Lots of fun.

My mom makes the best comfort food.

Wednesday morning I woke up -- both my left and right eyes were sealed shut. I was so scared. I hate being sick... I had my mom take me to work and we took the kids to paint pottery for their dad -- so cute. I think he's going to love it. I kind of felt okay that morning, but once the afternoon hit, I was in a lot of pain. I was so grateful to have my mom with me all day. She is so wonderful and I'm pretty sure Ethan fell in love with her. We got home around 4:30 and I tried to rest. Maybe it's just me, but I hate being sick and more than being sick, I hate sleeping a lot when I'm sick. I feel like I waste days that way. It's just no fun. My mom went to church last night and when she got back my dad arrived back home as well. They anointed me and prayed over my body. I love the Lord.

Of course, today my eyes are so much more clear than they were yesterday and even last night they were feeling better. I'm supposed to go to a Braves game tomorrow night, but we'll see if that happens. My eyes are still sensitive to the sunlight and I'm not sure if I'll be able to handle being outside that long...

So, that's my week in a nut shell. This is definitely long enough. I hope all is well. I miss you all very much.
All my love.