So. Today, I am chronologically 30 years old. Contrary to what one might expect, being 30 doesn't bother me in the least. Actually, I think it's kind of cool. I like getting older. It means I'm learning and growing. Besides, I wouldn't want to be 20 again even if you paid me.
However, what does bother me about having a birthday today is being sick. Yes, once again, I'm sick. Or maybe not again, but still. I did start feeling a lot better last week. But over the weekend, things started going down the tube again. I went back to my earnosethroat specialist this morning, and she gave me the lovely news that I have some sort of virus. Woo.
So I've cancelled my birthday coffee that was supposed to take place this afternoon, I can't go to rehearsal tonight, and I'm "written sick" the rest of the week. The doctor said this could take two weeks to run its course. What's really frustrating is that if I'm still having problems on Saturday, I am under orders not to sing in our "concert" on Sunday. (More on that later.)
I'm trying to remain factual here and not complain.....but may I say that I AM MAD ENOUGH TO SPIT?! Not at my doctor, of course.....but at my weak immune system and at the situation.
In other news, I spent the weekend at the Advanced Bible Study Seminar (or is it Series?) (ABSS) in Gemünden (near Frankfurt). The lessons were excellent, and especially the one on Sunday morning really struck me. At some point this week, I'll write something about it and post it here. Or maybe I'll actually update Have Some Water for the first time in over a year.
Stay tuned! I'm gonna have a lot of time on my hands this week. ;o)
7 comments:
hi courtney,
sorry to hear you're sick (still...again...) I can really relate to not feeling normal these days and having to realize my physical limits too. so I really understand at least a little how you feel right now! but I want to wish you a WONDERFUL birthday nonetheless and hope God brings wonderful moments into your life today even if you ARE housebound. that's my 30th birthday wish to you--that you'll be aware of everything amazing God is doing TODAY! have a great day, courtney, and may your spirit stay high despite your physical low. tschuess!
It's your birthday?! And I didn't get you anything?!
Well, have a happy one anyways--and I owe you a book. :)
Court,
I was so sorry to hear you are sick! I was looking forward to coming over to the coffee and giving you your present. I will pray that you will feel better soon! I hope you can sing on Sunday! Happy Birthday and try to get some rest. Love ya!
Hey Courtney. Girl, this just isn't your year as far as health is concerned. I'm sorry to hear you're sick again and hope you improve over the next few days. But HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I'm glad to hear that you are embracing 30. It shouldn't be something to be upset about! May God bless you in the coming months and years of your life. And may He bring you the much needed relief from sickness that you need!
Courtney, Happy birthday! I hope that you feel better soon and that you get to do something a little fun for your birthday. Tell Ed I said hello.
-Luke
Happy birthday a day late! I was sick on my birthday, too, so I can totally emphathize. Hope you feel better soon!
Allison: Thanks so much! That was a wonderful birthday wish! And it's one I can focus on today, more than a month after my physical birthday, as well as on every day of my life. :o)
Patricia: You don't have to get me anything! Although the gift of a book is always welcome, of course. ;oD
April: Well, you know the whole health saga that has transpired since then...let's just hope that I continue to "breathe easy" as we start having more singing coming up! Thanks for thinking of me on my b-day!
Amy: Well, as my dad alwas says, a dog doesn't know he's a dog unless he has a certain number of fleas. I guess this is my year to have a few more fleas. ;o) Thanks so much for the birthday wishes!
Luke & Lauren: Well, my fun thing was coming home from the doctor's office and curling up in my bed...which was about as much fun as I could handle at the time! ;o) Thanks for thinking of me!
Val: And my thank-you is coming multiple weeks late. ;o) Thanks for empathizing and thinking of me!
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