Recovering from the flu

I haven't been posting because I've been either been huddled in bed, sucking down pot after pot of Celestial Seasonings Bengel Spice tea, or lolling in the bathtub, reading mysteries and steaming out my sinuses. I had already asked for most of this week off, Tuesday (today) through Friday because I had planned another retreat at St. Benedict's. At this point, I think I'll leave for the retreat tomorrow. I didn't have a fever anymore yesterday, but I'm still coughing a bit. I certainly don't want to give this to the nuns (I'm guessing it's probably H1N1. Fiona and Rob had it last week, although they weren't as congested as me. In their case, it was more exhaustion). I'm using the Neti pot twice a day to ward off any secondary bacterial infections. I might choose to eat by myself the first day I arrive--they offer you the choice to do that, if you'd like to eat in silence--just to keep away from the sisters for another day, just in case.

I plan to work on soul collage cards, mostly: I have a new stack of magazines to destroy. Thanks to those who donated.

Since I'm leaving on retreat...

The last time I went on a retreat, I asked people to send me trees, and I got many marvelous responses. Thank you.

I'm going on retreat again because as you know things have been hard lately, and so I've been struggling. This time, I'll simply ask for this: I'd just appreciate an encouraging note. Or an affirmation. Or a good wish. Or a prayer. Or simply something just to think about in the days to come. Tell me what you think I'm doing right, tell me I'll get through this (me and my family, both). Tell my why you like reading this LiveJournal.

Tell me anything you think will give me light in dark places. Lurkers, I'd really appreciate hearing from you, too.

Thanks.

Love,
Peg