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At the rate things are going for Cyndie and me, there will be no quick fix for what is ailing us. On Day-7 of my COVID infection, we tested for the second time and Cyndie was still negative but I showed a blurry positive result. Wednesday, one week later and Day-14 for me, we both had a strong positive result on a test.

I am now experiencing head cold symptoms. Cyndie developed a headache and now has an upset stomach. We both are running on fumes when it comes to energy. Everything scheduled on our calendar of events continues to get canceled.

In attempt to keep my body moving enough to help my lymph circulation, I continue to chip away at chores outdoors as weather allows and my energy lasts. The riding mower is a pretty easy choice in terms of energy required but my attention to detail isn’t a sharp as normal.

When backing up to reach a spot of tall grass on the edge that I had missed, I heard a distinct thud. I knocked over a flower pot Cyndie had recently planted.

Most of the flowering plants were covered in dirt and smeared across the rocks. I tipped the pot back up, lifted several globs of dirt and plants and placed them back in the pot. Cyndie will never notice.

Are you kidding? I immediately took a picture and texted it to her with my apology.

I may be sick, but I’m not insane.

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Written by johnwhays

May 31, 2024 at 6:00 am

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  1. Hoping you two get well soon! We don’t need covid interfering with our “Middle of June” camaraderie.

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    Steve R

    May 31, 2024 at 9:29 am

    • We definitely don’t want that! Already scrubbed too many fun events. The 50th TOM should not be missed!

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      johnwhays

      May 31, 2024 at 9:36 am

  2. Oh,I’m so sorry. Can they doctor give you anything to help?

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    Catsandcoffee

    May 31, 2024 at 9:02 am

    • Thanks, we are feeling better enough this morning that neither of us is even bothering with over-the-counter remedies!

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      johnwhays

      May 31, 2024 at 9:35 am

  3. I hope you both recover soon. It’s not fun feeling that way for so long, I’m sure.

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    HungryHikerHodgePodge

    May 31, 2024 at 8:08 am


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