I have COVID. It was pretty miserable for the first week with six symptoms competing to see which could make me feel worse. I felt as though I’d been trampled by a herd of cattle. The symptoms had largely disappeared by the second week, but now a third week has passed and I’m still testing positive. I’m grateful that the symptoms didn’t kill me or put me into the hospital fighting for my life. Grateful indeed. And, I sure will be even more grateful when I test negative. Three weeks of quarantining is giving me cabin fever. I’m grateful for calls from friends and family. They have helped me to deal with the boredom.
What’s all this have to do with photos of beautiful flowers? They too have brought beauty into my life as I feel the warmth of the sun during my daily outings into my backyard when the walls of my home seem ready to suffocate me. They are like fleeting friends who remind me to absorb and appreciate all the beauty I can while it is available to me.
With love and gratitude,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Well that sucks you having Covid, hope you continue to improve, pretty flowers
Thank you, Joanne!
I am so sorry, Russ, that you’ve experienced this horror. I’m grateful it was no worse. At least you weren’t hospitalized! I am praying for your comfort an full recovery.
Thank you for your kind message and prayers, Jan. Both are greatly appreciated.
The flowers are truly beautiful and I am glad they can cheer you up in this Covid trap. I wish you a good recovery, indeed Covid sucks and hope you are soon back to your usual self. Big hugs, Russ.
Thank you, Ute. Your friendship is a blessing to me.
Glad to hear you’re up and about again…enjoy!
Thank you, my friend. I hope your new year is filled with blessings.