So, life is busy here through the holiday season. How ’bout by you?
On my way to an appointment last Friday, it was raining, which was good, because we haven’t had any precipitation in quite a while. Just a light, steady rain. Nothing stormy.
I needed to drive fifteen miles to get to my destination, and I had no idea that just a few miles could make such a huge difference in weather patterns here in Illinois.
After about five miles, the rain stopped, but on mile six it was snowing. The farther I drove north, the larger the flakes and the more blinding the visibility. By mile eight the snow on the road was so thick and slushy, it was thrusting against the bottom of my car. So much so that it was difficult to hold the wheel straight.
When I arrived, the parking lot had a steep hill to climb. I was petrified I’d slip backward into the traffic behind me. Thankfully, I made it up, and after I parked, I realized I was not dressed for a winter storm. It was RAINING when I left the house! No gloves. No boots. I guess I should’ve checked the radar ahead of time. I had no idea I’d hit a snowstorm!
Skip to my safe arrival back home – not a flake of snow! Just rainy drizzle. Go figure.
In addition to appointments, I’ve been Christmas shopping, cooking, baking, and launching my new fiction book, Through His Disciples’ Eyes.
I’ve been enjoying the season, soaking in each moment, no worries (aside from the surprise snowstorm), until Saturday morning. I woke up with a cough and sore throat. I’ve been really looking forward to spending Christmas with family and despaired a virus might prevent me from doing so.
A few months earlier, my brother recommended these giant, gobstobber/jawbreaker-type zinc tablets to take when you feel like you’re getting sick. I started popping those in my mouth immediately, four times a day (they last a long time each). So far, so good. The early symptoms have subsided, and I still don’t have any kind of virus. Fingers crossed I’ve kept it away. 🤞
These are the happenings in my Advent season. How is yours going?
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Lori's Lane 
This year’s flu seems to be such a bad one. We have been hit hard here and I keep hearing about this one causing really severe illness among kids. People get concerned about Covid but they’re testing negative. I hope you continue to feel better and can enjoy the festivities at full speed.
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NeilMed sinus rinse is my cure/prevention method always on standby. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
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Great you found something that works for you, Anneli. I can’t use that rinse due to the way my septum is shaped. It all goes into my ears and then I get vertigo. 😵
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Anneli’s suggestion helps a lot, Lori. It was too late for me because my flu was well along, but when M started to get sick he tried it and his flu cleared up quickly. It might not work for you but you maybe others can try it. 🙂
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But maybe others you know can try it if they’re getting sick. Sometimes, autocorrect has a mind of its own. 😉
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Wait, did I miss an autocorrect, mistake? I did see that it said “I can” and I edited it to “I can’t.” Maybe that change didn’t show up. 🤷♀️
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Apparently autocorrect stepped in to produce this nugget: “… not work for you but you maybe others can try it.” Incomprehensible, so added another comment to fix it. Cheers. 🙂
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Oh. Thanks for explaining.
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I wish I could use that rinse. I tried it, and it didn’t go well. Glad it works for your M though. Sounds like a great device for many people.
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That’s too bad, Lori, because it is so good!
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