a long time coming

last week i finally broke down and went to the doctor.
i was in denial and did not want to admit that I was actually sick.
i really don't like going to the doctor.
and i'm horrible about taking medications.
i actually pride myself in being able to answer "NO" when they ask:
"are you currently taking any medications?"

but the evidence was stacking up against me:
it began with a deep, yucky cough;
that turned into some congestion.
after a few weeks of blaming it all on allergies,
i came down with a fever and sore throat.

and if the normal symptoms weren't enough to prove that I was actually sick,
there was a growing mound of wadded up kleenex on my night stand.
gross.
too much info?
naaaah.

so I found a doctor (who ended up being from Kansas! even a K-state fan! and I really liked her.)
I made an appointment.
where I listed all my symptoms.
a well formulated oration on why I needed her to write me a script.
yes, yes...i see the irony.
"no, doc, I don't take any meds. I'm super healthy. But I'm so sick that I need you to give me some high powered meds.and please, do so QUICKLY!"

well, after I returned home for the doctor I slept.
it had been 4 1/2 years since I had been sick.
and i took full advantage of the break.
Within a 24 hour period of time, I was asleep for 17 of those. yep. 17!
after lots of sleep,
lots of tylenol, (i may have exceeded the recommendation limit for 24 hours)
and some good ol' prescription drugs,
I am feeling MUCH better.

Praise Jesus! I know that HE is the great Physician.
but I'm sure glad that He gave people the brains for modern medicine. :)

p.s. the next post will have some pics :)