I got sick. And you know me I so seldom get sick that when I do I am FELLED. The nights are so long in Canmore this time of year. And there is only a tiny bit of sun in the morning before it drops behind the mountain peaks. But I noticed none of this for a while, wrapped up in pain and fever, keeping to myself, trying not to infect any other members of the little family living in the tiny basement flat I was sharing.
We walked every day though. Not for too long, but it always felt good to get some fresh air and push my body a bit. But when I was not walking my head was muddled and anxious from the fever and I could not focus on things, dropping in and out of sleep. I cannot believe I succumbed so fast.
I managed to get myself all the way back home yesterday, from Canmore to central Illinois, my face wrapped in a big scarf. My bags on my back. It took eleven hours. But the return went smoothly. Every plane and train and station had people hacking and coughing into their tissues. Blowing their noses and burying their faces into their scarves.
I will be brief as I am still not well. I cannot go near the pigs for fear of them catching this which makes me feel even sicker – usually the first thing I do is pull on my clown suit and go check the stock.
Maybe later on today.
I hope you are all well. I missed you.
Love celi
The Kitchen's Garden 
118 responses to “Home Again”
Oh poor you. I had the flu a couple weeks ago– I had felt completely impervious and laughed off the vaccine–and it laid me absolutely flat, so I know how you felt. Except you weren’t even in your own home, in your own bed. Poor thing. I’ve always thought that our bodies know when we have a free minute to get sick. I was sick over a long holiday weekend. So funny how that happens. Take it easy, and get well.
I am getting better as we speak – I have never had a flu shot either – we are young and healthy and well able to recover by ourselves i think.
So sorry to hear you didn’t get to enjoy your family time. Had a feeling as there was no peep from you the entire time. A shot of Brandy always helps and I would think a bowl of that soup would do too. I eat my pickled garlic en-mass before traveling to make sure no bugs want to come on board for a visit. So far, so good. Glad you are home safe and sound and I know you will feel better quickly. No choice on that matter, right.
Pickled garlic – yes – that would scare off the bugs! c
It’s worked like a charm for the last 15 years. No flu and no colds.
Oh oh ih. You poor dear! This shall pass but rest, fluida, you know the drill. Poor pigs are probably anxious to see you but must be kept safe
Yup – lots of fluids – and hunker down – I think I am over the worst of it now.. c
So sorry this happened to you. I used to be the same way–never ever got sick so when I did, bam. I was down for the count. But now I have grandchildren and since they are adorable little disease vectors, I’m exposed to all kinds of things all the time. They’re worth it, though. Sending you healing thoughts!
Once they start school they bring everything home don’t they – I hope you had a good christmas with them! c
Oh miss c I’m so sad to read this. Hopefully you’ll be back to full health to start the new year with a spring in your step xx
Yes i will be getting to the springy bit soon I hope! c
CRAP ……………. As you said, you NEVER get sick… Seems like you got that horrible flu that’s going around… my son’s family got it.. i heard the headache is horrendous. Feel better soon my friend. i clicked on ‘like’ — but i don’t ‘like’ this. And I bet your animals miss you. ; o (
Boo is over the moon, he cannot keep his body still at all.. c
How sweet. Dogs are often sooo much more affectionate than husbands! ; o )
Well despite your illness you produced a fascinating post! Get better soon!
A few pictures always help.. c
I’m sorry your visit was marred by illness. The mountains look so gorgeous. And of course just being with family is such a wonderful treat. It’s quite unfair to not be able to fully enjoy it.
I hope you recover quickly.
I am in recovery mode now – the mountains are imposing aren’t they! c
I thought, I’d be all alone with my bad cold and caugh caught exactly on Christmas Eve and lasting on and on. For absolutely no reason –– and yes, in my tiny little holiday week of that year. What a pity. Aren’t we some poor creatures? Wish you all the best, Celi – have hot cups of tea prolonged with a good shot of Rhum (or why not Jägermeister???)… Get well soon!
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cough cough!! c
The XXS on the sidewalk and on the window tell your story as well as words could. Hope you are free and looking up by now!
Yes, that is exactly how i was feeling – illness makes us feel so shut in.. c
Oh darn! I’m so sorry that you had to spend your special time ill. Enjoy getting back to your routines, your own bed, and your own bowls of chicken soup. Get well soon!
Linda
I have the chicken cooking on the fire now, by this evening I will have an excellent broth.. c
I’m a firm believer in chicken soup to heal colds and flu!
oh my- I hope you are feeling better very soon- and I know the piggies have missed you!
My dear piggies – I missed them too.. c
Oh rats! I’m so sorry. I hoped you were having too good of a time. Enlist John for a few more days if you have to. Sweat it out and get better. Welcome back. We missed you!
Thanks Kim – just bad luck for me! John did the chores this morning and i will go out soon and totter about some more – but basically I am laying low today. c
Oh, Cecilia!! I’m so sorry. What a bummer. Is there anything worse than being sick away from home–and having to travel on a damn airplane with tons of others coughing, sneezing, blowing! traveling for a grand total of –11 hrs?? Damn!
The older I get the more I realize the fact that health is everything. (I smoked for many years. My mother tried to tell me, but no, I wouldn’t listen. Arrogant!)
I’m hoping there’s some sun on you today. It’s sunny here but snow flurries predicted for late this afternoon. Only blessing–Boo has you back. Get plenty of rest, for heaven’s sake!!
yes we have sun but it is quite windy – I feel like it is more windy this winter but I might be imagining it.. c
Sorry to hear you are. Get well soon.
Thank you Victor – I hope all is well with you! c
It is the cold and ice notwithstanding.