Flu

The flu has been going around at work and I came down with it last week. I thought at first that it was just a sore throat due to sinus drainage, but I soon realized that I had a fever. Of course when I saw that I had a fever I knew that I had caught the flu. Working so closely with people who had it, it's no wonder that I caught it. I began taking a homeopathic treatment for it as soon as I realized I had it, and this allowed me to continue working and functioning. I began giving Randy a maintenance dose of the remedy at the same time, because in his weakened condition he certainly didn't need to contract it. I'm happy to say that although I had a temperature for 4 days I never really felt very bad and I'm sure that is due to the homeopathic remedy, as others who've come down with the flu this year have not faired so well. Thankfully the rest of the family was spared the flu this go round.

The only thing that worries me a little is that I still have a cough. There doesn't seem to be much congestion in my chest, but if the cough doesn't clear up in the next day or so I will start with the Vick's vapor rub to try to pull our anything that might be lingering.

We've had a couple of very cold nights. Last night's overnight low was 19. It isn't supposed to be that cold tonight, for which I'm glad. I will just be glad when the temperatures moderate a little. Of course a moderation in temperatures brings thoughts of planting to mind. It will soon be that time.

I don't yet know what this year will mean for us with regard to a garden. I didn't have a garden last year. I really missed it. I like raising a garden and all of the benefits that come from good home grown vegetables. There is nothing that can beat the taste of garden fresh vegetables and there is also a great deal of satisfaction in the sense of accomplishment that comes from growing and preserving your own food.