sick, sick, sick

Bad blogger!!! So much to tell -- but I've (Mary) been so sick with a cold, coughing, fever, stuffiness, sore throat, you get the picture. And it has been going on for weeks -- since before Christmas! (Go ahead -- a collective "aaawwww Mary") It quickly passed through our family, first me, then Keith, then little Jason, then back to me. Skipping Jessica and Jacob (thank goodness).

I did go to the hospital on New Years day to get some relief from my high fever, tremendous headache, racking cough, and tightness in my chest (go ahead -- another "aaawwww Mary") which was treated appropriately with a shot in the arm, an IV with a little cocktail, another shot in the rear, and some great TLC from the Dr. and Nurse. Upon leaving, the Dr. gave us some medicines -- antibiotics and the like, and his parting advice in Spanish -- "drink fluids, soup, Jello, eat fresh fruits and vegetable, and salchichas".... SALCHICHAS??? we confirmed.... yes, he said... salchichas..... hot dogs. Really. "Si, si --- very good for her."

Well -- I'm still sick after finishing the antibiotics (another "awww Mary", just for effect) -- but I have to admit, I haven't had any Hot Dogs -- so maybe that is the problem. Trying round #2 -- a homeopathic route.

SO we will report on Keith's brother's family's visit, Christmas in Mexico, New Year's, Three King's Day, and all the little fun things as soon as I am up and about and able to stop napping!

Adios for now