Two Weeks…A Chronicle of Covid-19

“Two weeks” In the movie, ‘Money Pit’ that was the answer whenever the contractors were asked when the work on the house would be done. In that case it was an inaccurate estimate, in my case, it was exact!

I clearly remember being in my sewing area and trying to begin a project. A wave of heat, nausea and exhaustion flowed over me all at the same time! I could not identify what was going on. I had been the caregiver for 2 people with covid-19 in my home months before this, caring for them daily for 17 days. I had no problem! One was my husband, and I continued to stay in the same bedroom! I stayed in the same area with both of them. I could not imagine that after all that, I would fall to this intrusive virus!

Soon, I had a fever and felt like I had a urinary tract infection! That explains it…I thought! I called my doctor for an antibiotic. I don’t like to take them, but my experience has taught me that a UTI will not leave without it. Doctor wanted me to be seen, so I went the next day. When I arrived I was treated like the lepers! I cracked up. The nurse cleared the hall before I could walk down to the exam room. Then I took a couple tests, one was for covid-19! I thought that was a waste of time, but, oh well! The next day I was to return for the results. I was very sick with nausea! Once again they cleared the area of everyone and gave me a heavy duty mask I could not even put on, I was so sick! Soon they came all dressed in their ‘has-mat’ suits and and gave me an anti-nausea pill. The test was positive for covid-19, and a UTI! Antibiotics for the UTI…nothing for covid-19!

So, of course I was at home and my husband took his turn,taking care of me! I drank as much as I could but I did not feel like eating-or drinking. I had a constant temperature of 99.-101. I was exhausted and slept a lot. I could not think clearly and pretty much just sat or slept all day, except for when my ‘nurse husband’ wanted to test my pulse/ox, or take my temperature, or make me drink or eat something! Now I know what he felt like as this is what I did to him! I got up and walked every hour, at least, I did not want to get pneumonia. I did a ballet move a few times a day; I leaned back and opened up my chest and lungs, breathing deeply.

I had prayed before having covid-19 Psalm 91; no pestilence will come to my door. When it did, I asked God about it. Of course, I think it would have been best if I did not have the virus, but now that it is over, I realize I have antibodies that will keep me more protected than even the vaccine would have done. I also survived the virus. I have a great sympathy for the families of those who did not survive. Covid-19 was nothing to be trifled with.

Still, I know, I trust, I believe that everything works for good in our lives. God said it-I believe it. I don’t need to know all the answers to trust Him, because He does have the answers!