Example of the perfect husband
I have a summer cold. It’s been awhile since I was sick. Usually it is the boys that come down with something and I keep washing my hands and praying, “Please, don’t let me get this!”
This time, I am the instigator of the virus in the house. I haven’t been around any sick people that I am aware of, don’t know where this came from. Yesterday was my worst day. I couldn’t find any medicine to open up my sinuses. And believe me, I tried a lot. I could hear B’s voice in my head, “You know you should go to the doctor instead of self medicating. These over the counter medicines should probably not be mixed…” But I didn’t want to bother with the doctor. She couldn’t do anything. Antibiotics don’t work on viruses and most colds are indeed viruses and go away in 10-14 days. I’ve heard it enough from taking the boys to the doctor with a cold.
Today, I am coming out of the fog. I had a little energy and abused it to the fullest. C has fresh bed sheets and so do B and I. The kitchen is clean and toys are put away. Now, I will sit for the remainder of the evening.
The past two days, like I said, I haven’t had any sinus relief. Total blockage. Only could breathe through my mouth. When B got home last night, he brought dinner with him and gave me mine and sent me to bed to eat and rest. THANK YOU, B!!! At bedtime, I was ready to help get C and J in bed. B took care of C and I took care of J.
I was rocking J to get him sleepy and he wrapped his arms around my neck holding on tightly saying, “I’ll keep you and make you feel better.” I liked the sentiment, but having his arms so tight around my neck, combined with the sinus pressure and I started to have a panic attack that I couldn’t breathe (I suffer from claustrophobia. This didn’t help the situation at all!). I gently loosened his arms and breathed slowly. I got really scared, but was able to calm myself and still keep J content. Rocking was good for both of us.
This evening, B got home from work relatively early and took the boys to the park and out to eat. This gave me a break and by these past several days I am reminded of why I love B so much. I understand how tired he is by the end of the day, but he sacrificed his precious time at home by choosing to help me get better. Plus the boys love going to the park (fresh air will be good for their lungs. I don’t want them getting sick!) and spending time with Daddy.
Thank you, B, for loving me so unconditionally and unselfishly and helping to keep this house running smoothly while I am under the weather.