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Our Little COVID Story

Living in a pandemic, none of us are immune to this illness, no matter how healthy, fit or active. The COVID virus hit our household. This actually happened several weeks ago, so if you see us around, please know we faithfully followed all procedures and are now healthy and whole. Here is an account of our recent experience:

For the first time in months, it felt great being around other people. Cautiously regathering at places, enjoying family Sunday lunches and helping others in times of need. It almost felt like 'normal' had returned.

Then out of the blue,  a small tickle began in my throat and then by bedtime had escalated to a headache and then through the night, a fever. Being extremely healthy and rarely sick, I immediately knew what these symptoms pointed to. A visit to take a COVID test was done and a 10 day quarantine was ordered. Test results should be ready in 2-3 days.  Sweet hubby was called and then sent home from his work per procedure to quarantine. 

Since there will be lots of extra time, thought it would help pass the time to do a 'quarantine diary'! 

Day 1 - After waking with fever, headache and cough I knew I had to take the dreaded covid test. I cringed just thinking about it! The day began with a dose of Advil and I began to feel better. The test went better than expected and then I headed back home to wait and quarantine. Felt pretty good until the Advil wore off and fever came back. Knew it was time to simply rest and allow my body to heal. 

Day 2 - Woke up with fever again, immediately took advil and it relieved the symptoms. Cough continued and spent most of the day laying around.  Symptoms can be relieved by medication, just feel tired and week. 

Day 3 - Today I woke up and my first thought was that I felt good. No fever, no headache! Decided to go for a short walk just to see how my strength was. Pretty weak, but fresh air and exercise in modification will be good remedies. Sweet hubby and I took a long ride, simply riding roads we never travel.  Received the call today that the COVID test was positive.

Day 4 - Yesterday, I told someone it felt like I was over the hump. Then today came! Slept well, but woke up extremely weak and tired. Losing sense of taste - even the cup of coffee didn't provide the jolt I needed to wake up. Much of the day was spent on the couch until afternoon when the fatigue lifted some. I'm going to have to listen to my body and rest for it to properly heal. This will be one of the lessons through all this! 

Day - 5 - Today began good! Almost feel like myself. No symptoms and more energy. Our youngest son did a little grocery shopping for us and dropped them off. We waved and talked from a distance. I'm sure missing being with my family.  Today is halfway through isolation. Probably the hardest half since I do feel good. 

We made it through week one! Much of it was a blur of feeling bad and trying to keep my germs to  myself! I am thankful for good health which helped to fight off this virus. Thankful for such a great husband and the love of family and friends who are standing by ready to help. 

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