There's a certain kind of stillness in the chaos. It's as if the chaos almost forces you to let go.
In the middle of it all you have to stop. Leave the dishes and the cleaning for a later time and concentrate on what's important. This winter season has been total mayhem for my family. We have gotten 3 colds and 1 flu and one heck of a pink eye. I'm not exactly sure why we have gotten sick so much. Especially the noochers, poor bub. But we have. It's been hell. Really, total hell. But every time we have gotten sick there has been grace. It makes me remember just how fragile we are and what a blessing everyday is. I am constantly reminded in between the madness of taking temperatures and washing my hands one zillion times how much I love my family and how much they matter over everything else and how important it is just to be healthy. It baffles me how it takes sickness for me to appreciate health. It is something I should be grateful for everyday. But at least it helps me remember, it helps me to open my eyes just a little wider. Take care of your body for it is your vessel. Hug those you love or call them or tell them how much they mean to you. Stop what you are doing and just play. Don't take life too seriously. Enjoy it. It's why we are here. Thank you sickies for helping me remember. I guess I needed a whole lot of remembering huh?
****for those into natural remedies this is a lovely little concoction that works wonders for coughs and bronchial issues in general when sick with a cold/flu
1 red onion chopped into large chunks
1 large stick of cinnamon or 2 small ones
5 cloves of garlic
A pinch of cloves (like the kind you use on a ham for baking)
Boil for 20 mins or so in water or until the onion is translucent and soft and the garlic has become soft. Strain the liquid and save in a jar. Keeps for a few days, longer in the fridge. Add honey and lemon and take a few tablespoons as needed to relieve a cough. Happy Healing!
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