The cold I was developing on Thursday became fully fledged on the weekend. My eyes and nose streamed and I cancelled all plans.
Yesterday I felt a wee bit better and went to work, mostly because there was an admission to do. The boss asked if I was sick and made an issue of me spreading germs. I said I only came in to do the admission "get it done and then go home"
Maybe I take things to personally but I didnt like being the bad guy. The fact that they told me to do the admission then go pretty much says everything.
It's an odd thing, one minute I can feel quite good and the next my energy tanks.
I am home today. I had a chiro treatment and went out for coffee and now Buffy is sleeping on my lap.
A dear friend lost her mum last week and I want to go to the funeral on Friday. It's a 4.5 hour drive and I would normally do it with one arm tied behind me but I am nervous about doing too much too soon. I didn't think I was exhausted before I got sick but it's here now and some moments feels almost insurmountable.
While I have been taking it easy I read "The Unlikely Doctor": Timote Timoke tells his remarkable story about a childhood of disadvatage and violence, leading to gang life and gaol. The memory of the aroha he received from his grandparents sustains him until he can become a paramedic and eventually a doctor.
To say the book is inspirational would be trite so I won't. I will say it's a great example of how genuine love is never wasted.
I guess a 4.5 hour round trip, and I think that is above most people's expectations from friends. I would not.
ReplyDeleteHaving a cold when working has become difficult now. No one wants close contact with someone sniffling away and dabbing at their dripping nose, let alone fellow workers. Bosses used to want staff to come to work when they were half dead, but this has changed, and I think for the better. Sounder to have one staff member away sick than a succession of staff away over an extended period.
It's 4.5 one way, Andrew. I thought I could make it a quick trip to see a town I haven't been to. We will see.
DeleteI know sickness at work is frowned upon, especially in aged care, so there needs to be a plan in place to make sure every role is covered.
If I'd had a heavy cold I don't think I'd hazard a 4½ hour road trip. I'd be content to mull over the memories of my friend.
ReplyDeleteThat's a tough one Kylie but 9 hours return is a huge amount of driving when one is under the weather and do think of safety too. We are not good drivers coughing and wheezing and exhausted.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get better soon.
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