Saturday, July 16, 2011

On the mend, I think




I was still sick yesterday: Out on the boat feeling terrible. I slept about 15 hours and feel better today. I am still weak but am going to go for a row and walk on the beach. My appetite is minimal, but I did manage to eat an egg with some French bread this morning.

The weather has cooperated to be cool and breezy. We had all the ports open last night and the wind kept up all night. I sat on deck and watched the dolphins around the boat. There were about 30 of them. Most swam in pairs, very close together in a beautifully synchronized water ballet. They came so close to the boat that I heard their breathing as they surfaced. What fascinating creatures they are. I wonder whether they are curious about us. I don't think they perceive the boat and me as a threat.

I watched the dolphins until near sunset. There was no need for fans last night. I even had a light coverlet pulled over me. What a relief from the humid blistering heat of last week!

I am afraid that I have nothing much of interest to write. It feels as if all my energy is going towards resting and forcing down some food. This was a bad virus. I think that just getting off the boat and lying in the sun will help.

It's interesting that I thought perhaps I had something really serious over the last couple of days. I am not paranoid about my health generally. I think about those who live with constant pain and suffering every day. I am fortunate to have some three day "bug" that will go away.

More tomorrow when I am thinking better.

14 comments:

  1. Treat yourself carefully, Syd. Rest. And by the way- I posted my recipe for chicken and dumplings which is very healthy and which C. can eat without guilt.

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  2. glad you are on the mend man...hope you keep feeling better today...so cool to sit and watch the dolphins...

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  3. So glad you are on the mend. I was sick this week, too. Hated it. LOVE your dolphin story. I'm fascinated by them. They are beautiful animals. Enjoy the unusual break in the weather. I'm so grateful for it.

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  4. I am so glad to hear you are feeling better. It sounds like a nasty virus. I know this may sound ridiculous but There has been a case of suspected West Nile virus bot far from here. Do they have that issue in your area?

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/west-nile-virus/DS00438/DSECTION=symptoms

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  5. Glad you are feeling better but take it seriously Syd and listen to your body.

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  6. I cannot remember ever sleeping for fifteen hours.Glad you are feeling better.I always love your posts,they are healthy to read :)

    ps.

    Would you PLEASE take a photo for us the next time you see a pod of dolphins at sunset - Wow !

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  7. I slept four hours last night. Sometimes my mind will not rest.
    Right now fifteen hours sounds pretty good. Glad you are kicking the bug out the door.

    Lovely description of the dolphins at play. Maybe they sensed you would benefit from their care.

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  8. The body has it's own way of telling us what to do and right now I think it's saying "rest and heal, Syd. Your loyal 'fans' will be there when you get back to posting your usual Al-anon messages."
    Sending hugs.

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  9. Take your time. Rest, restore. Let the energy for communicating come of its own accord....

    The dolphins sound like a beautiful way to reconnect with your surroundings...

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  10. Hope you are 100% by now Syd. It sounds like you had the same thing I had a few weeks ago. I was so sick it was scary. And it made me grateful for my general good health.

    Take care.

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  11. personally I think the dolphins think we are out of our element and they want to shepard us to safety.

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  12. also fascinated by the dolphins story. Tabitha, I second your motion, take a picture if you can!! Walking man I like to think your observation is true. jeenee

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  13. Take care of yourself. I hope you are much better by the time you read this, Syd. At least you had a relaxing and enjoyable place and environment in which to rest.

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  14. I know that this sounds strange, but if I wasn't human, I'd be a dolphin. I have always believed that.

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