Following the mostly recovery from surgery was Spring Break. We took on the teens for an FEBC retreat and had a blast. Our discussions were on the topics of loving those who sin, being rather than becoming Christians, and living a blameless life. Very interesting. We also came back very sore. Turns out that B is a very competitive soccer player and I am a man so we both overdid it athletically. We also went canoeing so we were able to fatigue our upper bodies as well. The rest of the break we just relaxed, and I did some food preparation. I made pesto, sauerkraut, yoghurt, and peanut butter. We are right in the middle of summer here, so most of my ‘cooking’ does not involve cooking.
Soon after that break we ran into Easter break. We avoided all the catholic angst and headed out to a camp for some consulting and re-creation. Visited with the Mauks, went on a hike, upgraded some computers, installed MS Office, visited with the Gobels, played with Kenny, visited with Chad and Natasha and their kids, and generally had fun and relaxed.
Over the last few weeks B and the kids have been suffering from colds of one sort or another. I have stayed quite well. Last week it was my turn to walk around miserable. I think this one got through my defenses simply because it was bigger and badder (yea’, I know’s that ain’t a word) than the rest. Started with a headache and a sore throat. Soon there were backaches, sinus congestion without a runny nose but inclusive of general misery. It lasted a week, and I only took one day off from work. Hey, it is HOT at home, and my office is nice and chilly. For a few days I had a sign up that said I lost my voice, which I did. Now I have been without most symptoms for two whole days. I am still coughing, mostly at night, and every once in a while I will get this tickle in my throat that sends me into fits. Usually I am on the phone doing support of course.
Retorts