MAKE IT HAPPEN

I have been the ecstatic recipient of my first of probably several sinus infections of the year.  For some people, these things pass quickly with some discomfort.  For me, sinus infections get ugly and take forever to heal.  Has anyone read The Art of Racing in the Rain?  That is Rooney- he has been sniffing my nose and sinuses for the past two days in a very concerned manner-then he looks at me very seriously and licks them gently.  

I have spent most of my weekend in bed- well, as much as I can.  One thing I have learned is that the world does not stop revolving just because I am sick.  I still have things to do!  (mainly weddings this time of year, and this weekend was no exception with 2!)  

Training was kicked to the curb.  I was so disappointed to miss 3 good days on my schedule- it was so beautiful this weekend!  I know that this is the right thing to do, but I have major missed workout guilt when I get sick.  I had to consult Joy, Laura, and Dave about 6 times before it sunk in that there was no reason to attempt a 57 mile group ride while sick on Saturday.  And that three hour ride I was going to try today, Jarred convinced me that not to push through when I have a fever.    

So, I did my best to rest as much as possible over the weekend and then share what good energy I had with my newlywed pals.  

I attended a beautiful reception at the Memphis Zoo with Mrs. Ashley Nations Bradford!

And celebrated at the Pink Palace with Mrs. Kathy Llewellyn Lohman!

By the end of the night, I was begging Dave to take me home.  I was feverish, clammy, and tired.  My poor body just gave out on me, but I did the best I could to be cheerful and enjoy the special nights with my friends.  

Sunday morning rolled around, and I can't say I had any energy left for the Los Locos Duathlon.  I will probably be voted either worst volunteer OR I will get major brownie points for showing up sick.  I had no energy to help or cheer.  I shivered with fever all morning long and really felt awful by the time I got home.  I crawled into bed and Dave piled covers on top of me and brought me a movie, ibuprofen, and water- then went to the store to get me the meds I should have started 3 days ago.  Presley, the evil kitty, was even kind enough to snuggle me as I was sick.  


Time to get well because I have the Johnson- Harwood wedding coming up this weekend.  I am going to go back to bed right this minute- no worries or guilt, just rest!