now that school is out
and i’m away from my classroom filled with littles
for some reason
my immune system has taken it upon itself
to also go on break, relax, and let down its guard
welcoming in a variety of ailments all at once
the good doctors have well-armed me with reinforcements
only a matter of time and rest before I win the battle once more
onward.
(I said from my bed wrapped in my sherpa blanket)
—
“i’m in a quandary. if I wash my hands before i eat fries, it’s healthy, right? but if i don’t wash my hands, I’m slowly building up my immune system. what to do, what to do…”
― Foster Kinn, author – Freedom’s Rush II: More Tales from the Biker and the Beast
I feel for you! And wish you good health. I think this is a frequent thing. We store up every reserve we have to finish something important: a semester, a teaching year, a book – and when it’s over/accomplished/finalized – kapowee, we let go, and so does our body. xo
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yes, my theory exactly. and I’ll be back in good health very soon
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Staying in bed with a good book is the best path for good health this side of heaven. xo
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it sure is!
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Same thing happened to my daughter immediately after school was out, also a teacher 🙄 Get well soon!
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aha! I see a pattern – tell her I hope that she feels better soon, too
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Feel better! sometimes this happens to me on the weekend after a week of work and my body can finally relax, it decides to be sick instead lol this is a good excuse to binge watch your fav tv 🙂
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exactly
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Ouch! I’d rather get sick during school 😉😉😉
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well, probably better for the littles…)
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I decided that living can be hazardous to our health – there seems to be no rhyme or reason to things like you getting sick AFTER school closes. Take care and I hope you feel better soon!
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you are so right, not always logical but it happens. thanks!
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Oh no! I hope you feel better soon, Beth. Your school gets out earlier than ours do. Younger daughter is counting down the days ( she used to sick every year in high school after the spring musical).
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thanks and that makes sense too –
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The fluticasone works great as a preventive.
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good recommendation moving ahead, thanks –
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At the first sign of a symptom, do a daily dose. The episodes will become fewer and shorter and then go away altogether.
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thanks –
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It’s a good time for some rest and recovery, Beth.
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it sure is, mark. thanks –
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Here’s to a quick recovery!
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thanks -)
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That’s the way it is for teachers on holidays. 😦 I hope you feel better soon and enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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it absolutely is and I’m sure that I will )
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Feel better!
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thanks!
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Ugh. I hope you feel much better VERY soon!
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thanks for the good vibes, colleen –
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You’re very welcome Beth, I hope this evening is finding you feeling better yet.
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Get well soon! Take care of YOU!
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focus….)
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Feel better soon!
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I’m on the case!
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may you have restful ease
in you body & some soup
and tea delivered in bed 🙂
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thank you for all
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Ack, summer sickness is the worst. Hope you’re feeling better soon!
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It is, but could be much worse- thanks)
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Hope you feel better soon:)
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Thank you, judi
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Hope you get better soon! Hugs
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thanks, s!
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Pleasure
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You needed a rest. Get better, Beth! 💖🙋♀️
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Because of course! This happens to me on the first day of vacation. Rest up!
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always! thanks
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A fine way to start the summer…not! Get Well ❤
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oh, well – at least it’s summer )
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That’s a good thing!
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feel better!!
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thank you )
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May you get plenty of chicken soup for the heart, body, and soul!
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Thanks so much , Russ
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Poor baby. Hope you feel better soon. So icky being sick. Sleep, drink, take your medicine, then repeat. ❤
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doing it all and it’s working )
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Enjoy your down time, but hope you feel better fast!
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bummer! it’s no fun to be sick & tired of being sick & tired. all the best for your prompt recovery:)
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thank you, on my way already –
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Feel better soon, Beth!
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Thanks,sue
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So sorry. I guess our bodies know that it is now ok to slow down and spend time in repair. Take good care.
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Amazing you lasted this long and great that your body was kind enough to wait until school let out. Get better soon!
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yes, it held up well for quite a while, and I’m on my way back )
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Excellent.
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Hope you are feeling better Beth!
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Thanks, val
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It’s uncanny how the body knows when school is over and you can finally stop. Then it stops, too. Get well soon!
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that’s it exactly, and I’m on the upswing, thanks!
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Good news! Mine was more mental than physical, like being in a weird zombie land for two days. Ugh! Back to normal and feeling good. It’s good to let down and then move on. 😀
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glad to hear you are back in business and for us both to begin the joys of summer )
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Yahoo! 😀
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I hope You get better soon Beth. Thinking of You. X
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Hoping you feel better soon.
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Way better now )
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🙂
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