03/10/12 2:47PM

It's been a rough week, and it's not over yet. My dad's hanging in there despite having to spend a couple of nights, with more to come, alone. My brother is not well and has had to be in the hospital a couple times over the last few weeks. (That's all I can say about that.) I think the pace I had to keep up a couple weeks ago which left me with an upper respiratory infection has really taken its toll. I have been suffering with shingles for the last week. I missed work all last week, and it looks like I won't be back before Tuesday. I have to be "dried up" before I can go out. So much for services tomorrow, too. The doc said my case was caught early enough to treat. I've been on the meds since Monday. I have a fairly high pain tolerance, but I've been very uncomfortable. Hannah said I was "loopy" on Wednesday. That was the worst day of fever and chills and body aches. My arms and legs have no irritation, but they hurt. Last night they did not, so I'm taking that as a good sign. My back and stomach still hurt, but that's the area that's affected. It truly does attack the nerves.

Still much to be thankful for. Hoping you are all well.
  • bestill
    Oh, I am so sorry to hear all that! Shingles! You just take good care of yourself and get better real soon. I hope it helps, even a little bit, to know a friend in Illinois you have never met, cares and feel for you.
    by bestill at 03/10/12 3:15PM
  • aleta
    I'm so sorry!
    by aleta at 03/10/12 3:37PM
  • fmr1222
    Sorry to hear of your rough week...take care of yourself and know that I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your dad. Hope you are feeling better real soon.
    by fmr1222 at 03/10/12 5:00PM
  • kamille
    Sorry to hear this.
    by kamille at 03/10/12 5:13PM
  • mimi71
    I'm sorry you've been suffering :(
    by mimi71 at 03/10/12 5:44PM
  • anne
    ooh! I'm so sorry about the shingles. It does sound like you've been facing a lot lately. Hope you feel much better soon.
    by anne at 03/10/12 7:03PM
  • rockinrobin
    I pray this wil pass soon. I will keep you in my prayers.
    by rockinrobin at 03/11/12 2:26PM
  • be_with_me_lord
    Hugs. Stress lowers our immune systems so no wonder you are having troubles. I hope you feel better soon!
    by be_with_me_lord at 03/11/12 6:47PM
  • monk
    shingles are terrible.
    hope the meds work quickly.
    by monk at 03/11/12 11:05PM