Simply..the surprising thing....

20/9/2021

..about being ill in bed for twelve days was that the sky didn't fall in and the world went on as usual without any input from me! Imagine!

Some mystery bug (not Covid) laid me low, strong painkillers and antibiotics are slowly working.

The weather has been dreary and still, with low cloud all day long.

Apart from brushing my teeth and doing some laundry (was sick on the duvet) I haave done nothing. For almost two weeks.

As I contemplate the beauty of this pear before I drizzle it with lemon oil and scatter it with crushed walnuts, I realise it is the first time I have been interested in food for a fortnight.

I should have looked inside that book Never Lose Your Sparkle instead of just photographing it's jaunty cover!

I do hope this finds you all well and thriving.

25 Comments

Grace

21/9/2021 12:43:21 am

So sorry to hear you have been unwell Freda, but relieved to know you are on the mend. And there was me imagining you were off on a lovely trip somewhere! I can't help wondering what effect all the social distancing may have had on our immune systems which are usually exposed to so much more ... Take good care. X

Freda

25/9/2021 02:38:36 am

They do say we may be more about honourable to other pathogens floating around... Not a nice thought.

Mary

21/9/2021 04:06:19 am

How awful! But it is good to hear you are feeling better. Exhausted, I imagine. Grace probably has the right of it--our immune systems are not use to much exposure. Please take care of yourself and build up your strength. So much to look forward to. x

Freda

25/9/2021 02:39:35 am

It is taking such a long time but I am moving in the right direction thank you.

Gail

21/9/2021 04:38:40 am

Oh no. Hugs

Greda

25/9/2021 02:40:13 am

Thank you. Hugs to help!

Mary B

21/9/2021 04:42:19 am

Sorry to hear you've been poorly . Hope you get your sparkle back in time for your exhibition. Guess your resistance might have been lowered after all the effort of painting again. Take care of yourself.

Freda

25/9/2021 02:46:54 am

There are so many factors to consider. How are you doing? I think of you often and hope you’re making good progressBeing unwell tries one’s patience I find!

Sheena

21/9/2021 05:09:30 am

Oh Freda, what a shame and that is quite along time to be poorly. Hoping your sparkle shines brightly again very soon.

Freda

25/9/2021 02:47:29 am

Polishing away….

Mary R.

21/9/2021 05:45:19 am

Oh Freda, am so very sorry you were ill and for so long! That was a vicious bug that found you! It is good to see you back.

Freda

25/9/2021 02:48:27 am

Thank you Mary R.Very slow progress, but progress...

Lucille

21/9/2021 01:38:02 pm

That was a nasty bout. I’m sorry it was accompanied by pain. I hope your strength is building and that you are eating again. Like Grace I thought you were away from home.

Greda

25/9/2021 02:49:33 am

My thoughts are turning towards nice trips!

Elizabeth Sandie

21/9/2021 11:23:59 pm

What a shame Freda! Glad you are on the mend. A frustrating week as my car needs major repairs to get through its MOT - but at least have been able to get out on foot by the river and into Museum gardens. My brain seems out of action too! Not sure what I can do about that! Here’s to the recovery of your sparkle.

Freda

25/9/2021 02:51:26 am

And to the recovery of our poor brains which have been through so much!

cathy

22/9/2021 04:21:26 am

oh freda...sorry to hear this but glad you're feeling better. 12 days...must have seemed longer as you laid there. like grace, I thought you were off on a lovely trip & have been waiting for your report.

Freda

25/9/2021 02:52:30 am

Getting impatient to have my energy back, not to mention a little sparkle! Progress is slow.

Liz. N

22/9/2021 05:56:07 am

Oh, Freda, that sounds most unpleasant, I am so sorry you have been unwell. I wonder if you might like this clip about an art gallery in Colchester Essex, called Firstsite and the Wonderful contribution they are making for good in their local community. It cheered me no end when I listened to their wonderful director on a clip about the prize they have just won. The wonderful power of art! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/20QkzGJ7KjP5z02s5tgr8w0/firstsite-in-colchester-wins-the-art-fund-museum-of-the-year-2021-award I hope that you enjoy it and soon feel much much better.

Freda

25/9/2021 02:53:37 am

Thank you so much for the link Liz. I really enjoyed that. It’s so encouraging that so many people are still doing wonderful things!

Freda

23/9/2021 12:38:20 am

Thank you or all your kind comments. I’ll answer them in the next few days. My recovery seems to be a two steps forward and one step back process… x

Clare Rose

23/9/2021 01:31:03 am

Oh no! I was thinking you were taking a break to work on your exhibition. It's good you got ahead on your painting. I do hope that you continue to mend and build up your strength with healthy eating. Sending hugs

Greda

25/9/2021 02:55:07 am

Thank you Clare. You are so right about being glad I was a little ahead with the work!! Trying to eat well..

gillie

23/9/2021 01:05:41 pm

Oh no Freda..... Like the others, I thought we would be having reports of something delightful. So sorry that you were feeling so poorly but glad you are improving now

Freda

25/9/2021 02:56:10 am

I definitely need to be looking out for some things delightful! Thank you Gillie.

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