By the next morning I also had laryngitis, and I felt so disfigured by the swelling I headed straight for the nearest medical clinic. Who knew the lymph nodes encircled the throat and could swell enough to make a person resemble a frog? Apparently mine are doing really well in fighing another virus.

I spent the rest of the day lying on the couch, reading and napping, and didn’t once think about gratitude. But now, as I am improving and feel a little less self conscious, and in less discomfort from the swelling, I feel very grateful that my husband took me to the clinic and then home again while he did the weekend errands, and also cooked dinner when he got home from all that so that I could rest. I am so grateful for his presence in my life and all he does for me.