“Grouchy” Doesn’t Help!
Blackcap Mountain, 11,450 feet, Sierra Nevada mountains, CA I’m finally beginning to reach the end of a sinus infection and hacking cough that seemed to drag on forever. The first week was spent confined to the house, resting, drinking hot peppermint tea, and staying close to the Kleenex box. The second week has been spent doing much the same, except for one outing—to the doctor’s office. Following that, a regimen of antibiotics and a nasal spray was added to the daily routine. It was disappointing having to cancel all plans and activities for two straight weeks. Al took over the task of keeping the fridge full and the shelves stocked. Sunday worship services were viewed online; and my only contacts with people other than Al were by cell phone or computer. One evening in particular, I was feeling frustrated by the seeming lack of progress in getting better. It didn’t take much...
