Wednesday, December 23, 2009

I'm home and I'm sick

Just a bad cold, but it just sucks to be sick.  It all started with a sore throat on Monday and just progressed from there.

We drove up to NJ on Sunday and my uncle's funeral was on Monday.  It was a graveside service and I thought it was really moving.  The rabbi did a good job to keep it meaningful, but didn't prolong things in the 30°F cold.

We then went to my aunt & uncle's house for shiva (part of the Jewish mourning ritual).  For those who do not have experience with this, it would remind you of a wake -- lots of people, lots of talking, lots of food.

JD and I drove back home on Tuesday morning, so that he could make his follow-up appointment with the pain clinic.  I futilely attempted sleep in the waiting room.  Really, all I accomplished was to watch court shows.

Hopefully, I'll be more exciting tomorrow.

17 comments:

Michelle said...

Hoping you rest up today and feel better soon! I love the tag on this post "Hi-I'm crazy".

Meghan said...

Sorry you aren't feeling well.

Meant to comment on your picture posts from last week. LOVE the bagel mart. I (stupidly) used to go the gym across the street then run across to grab myself a bagel sandwich and a dozen for the road.

Feel better

Melissa G said...

Ugh, sorry you're sick. Whatta bummer!

Lots a liquids kiddo.

Unknown said...

hope you feel better

Eileen said...

So sorry you are sick for the holidays. And my condolances for your family's loss. I hope you heal quickly, both body and heart.

*ICLW*

HereWeGoAJen said...

Feel better. Sickness sucks.

Quiet Dreams said...

I hope you feel better very soon! You have to be well by Friday to fully enjoy the movies and chinese food (or however it is that you observe the day). hugs.

quadmom said...

I am glad your uncle's service was so meaningful and gave you a chance to say goodbye. Losing a relative is always so hard. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

Melissa G said...

Hey, thanks for the Holiday Cheer. It seriously cracked me up, my coworkers thought I was (even more) nuts.

Here's a little for you... I can't take it anymore. So you win, Okay? Here! Phoebs? Flying a Jet? Better make it a spaceship so you can get back to your HOME. PLANET. And Ross, Tom Jones called, he wants his pants back! And Hornswoggle?! What are you dating a character from Fraggle Rock?!

Thanks again. Hope you're feeling better.

Amanda said...

I really hope you're feeling better soon.

I'm sorry for your loss. (((hugs)))

nancy said...

I hope you feel better soon!

Unknown said...

Being sick sucks. Get well soon!

ICLW,
Emma.

Stacie said...

I am so sorry for the loss of your uncle.

It does suck to be sick. Hoping you are already on the mend and feeling better.

Stacie said...

Oh, I am here via ICLW.

Lily said...

ICLW. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your uncle. I hope you get to feeling better physically and emotionally.

Life Happens said...

I'm sorry to hear of your family's loss. I hope you are feeling better.

I am also from the DC area, but did not get to make it to the cookie exchange. Hopefully I can meet you at the next get together.

[cre] said...

I hope you feel better soon!!!

ICLW