Sick Again?!

Another sick day here in Winchester-- I hope Pastora Martha and everyone else in the community doesn't begin to think me a hypochondriac.

Luckily, by the way they've been acting (bringing me vitamin C/encouraging me to rest/eat soup/see doctors) I'm pretty sure they know it's not in my head.

I just can't seem to catch a break here! First it was cold/poisen ivy; next it was stomach bug; now we're back to the cold symptoms, except tack on a sore throat and the remnants of the stomach flu from last week-- perhaps I'm getting it all out of the way now, so the next few weeks I'll be feeling better than I ever thought possible? It's kind of like that acne medicine-- Acutane-- surfaces every blemish you'll ever have in one big swoop so you experience flawless skin from there on out..

So, although I really am feeling quite miserable, and, even more than that, quite disappointed at not being able to do more or to have more energy for the kids, I'm confident that "this too shall pass" and one of these days I'll be feeling better again and will get to soak up more of the lovely people around me, more of the sights, sounds, tastes, and smells yet to be discovered in Winchester.

I must admit, all has not been completely lost being sick the past few days... I've had the chance to reconnect with my old friend Harry Potter, which has passed the time and added some excitement and liveliness even to these few days spent in bed. Now I'm just hoping I don't get completely hooked again and spend ALL my free time with my nose in a book...

Well, I realize this wasn't my most eventful post to date, but I figured I should keep you updated. Hope this finds you well.

Love and Peace,

Nicole