In Sickness and in Health

Here's my lighthearted prayer to God "Could you please change the rules a bit and make it so that mothers of small children never get sick?"

1. I've completely lost my voice (something I think David is secretly happy about). I've come close to losing it about twice in my life, but I've never completely lost it until now. I'm at a point where I'm only able to communicate with a soft whisper. I think Benjamin likes it too. Have you ever tried to scold a child with a soft whisper?

2. My lungs are filled with congestion and it hurts everytime I cough.

3. There are times that my head is so filled with sinus pressure that I really think it will explode. My head is so heavy that I fully expect to see a bowling ball in place of my head when I look in the mirror.

4. My nose is stuffy and runny at the same time. I've been through 2 boxes of Puffs in 24 hours. I blow it so much that my nose is raw and I cringe at the idea of needing to blow it because of the pain. However, I know once I do I'll get some relief even if it's just for a few moments.

I keep telling David, it could be worse. I could have a fever and I could be throwing up (which is my least favorite symptom of all). So I'll take it. Life is good.