Take time to breathe

Yesterday was difficult if not painful to my body. For some reason, this viral infection that took away my voice, took opportunity to grow stronger. I awoke with practically no voice at all, and my asthma attack was severe. Did I say awoke? Foolish statement, I think I slept a total of 1 and a half hours total that night. I couldn't breathe, my throat ached, so did my body. So rest was something I did not luxuriate in. Slipped out to the coffee shop to try to put a bit of a spark in my brain. The sun was out all day and hot. A true summer day.

Feeling fatigued, and needing time to relax, I went for a walk down by the lakeshore in the sun. That was a short walk, but when I am not up to my normal potential, it was difficult. At least I enjoyed some fresh air and sunshine. Of course, another coffee was necessary to keep me going. By then it was late afternoon. I drove down to the park to watch the people stroll along the pier, myself included. Finally went to the mall and browsed through books at Chapter's. This was when I received a call from my friend who told me her van was almost empty of gas. She cannot pump gas. Yup, me to the rescue. Of course, with two kids in the van, it was the least I could do.

She has very little income so I try to help out when I can. This time, I gased up her van for her, not allowing her to pay at all. We took the kids to the park to play before going home. Two more days of school. The kids are excited. It took a lot to put them to sleep, but it finally happened. My head was exploding with pain, and my body ached, so I went home to recover my sanity and sleep. Tomorrow, I am taking her to the doctor for tests she has scheduled. Then we have a special program at school for one of her kids.

Ah, summertime and living is easy???? Maybe somewhere, but not in my world.