Feeling better but still sick?

How can this be? It is possible to feel better without feeling wonderful, right? In fact, my sleep allowed a decent night's rest so I could go to church this a.m. Bible study was still going on when I finally got there, with good attendance. I was glad to offer my support to Mike C. as he gets his feet wet leading the class for us. Pastor was conducting the parenting class in the other building while Sunday school was going on.

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Janet had dressed a table with a pretty cover to encourage folks to sit down, as at the Ladies' Group meeting it was brought up that no one sat down Sunday for fellowship like they used to do when the preschool was still there. What? There has to be at least 10 tables with chairs set up in that room now and no one was sitting in them??? Oh, that is just too much! The card tables formerly used for this are used elsewhere now so it is not possible to make it just like it was before. Janet did the next best thing by dressing a table. I did not stick around to see if anyone sat down or not! This is going too far as far as doing things "the way we used to do it"!!

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After I had gotten dressed this morning, I began to feel weary again so sat in the family room to watch the news before leaving. The Tuesday evening Bible class covers the same study so I knew it was okay to miss part of it. Once I headed to church, Kathy B. called to see if I was on my way or staying home. Nice! When I arrived, I posted my items on the bulletin board, now in the fellowship hall, and got myself stationed in the back of the church to begin the greeting and attendance taking. Much to my delight, our dear member, Kathy R., came to church today after many months of being away. A group from church, her hubby and she included, had gone to eat at Athens Restaurant but sadly, I had to pass due to my illness. That is how you know I am sick, when I refuse dinner invitations! Whether the gang "encouraged" her to come back or if she came on her own, I was just so happy to see her in the flesh, as compared to Facebook only!

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Kathy B. played the pre-service music which was wonderful, including "When Peace Like a River" which I piped in on, softly. "It is well, it is well...it is well with my soul"....We used the Divine Service II this a.m. and Kathy played the parts not included on the MIDI. All went well, no problems. Like I said to Pastor after church, using these other Orders of Service keeps us on our toes. Sometimes we get so accustomed to doing the service one way and not really absorbing the wonderful message in what we are doing. The joy of liturgical worship and being able to change it up a bit. The message and intent is the same, even if the melodies are different or new.

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The sermon series is from the book of James and has provided for very timely messages. I had to chuckle right off the bat because before church began, Janet brought me a gold ring which had been left by the sink in the bathroom. She said I could track down the owner, because "you know everybody". Well, I might not know who lost a ring, but I sure can find out! The reading from James starts out talking about not showing favoritism in the church, such as asking the person with the "gold ring and flashy clothes" to sit up front, while the shabbily dressed has to sit on the floor. Here I am, holding a gold ring and wearing a brightly colored blouse!!!! Not in the front, though, which is a relief! Janet asked me about it after church and I assured her I caught the joke. Even Pastor mentioned it as we stood together at the door to greet after church. Glad we can find some humor once in a while! I think I was set up!!!

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Judy J. asked me to have lunch after church but, believe it or not, I declined. By this time I was bone-tired and ready go lay down at home. Darwin asked me to place service folders in the mailboxes of those absent today, something new we are starting, and I did that quickly before heading for home. Momentarily I toyed with stopping to get a burger or something to have for lunch, but I still was not feeling much like eating anything of substance. Once home I did reheat some leftovers, as I promised Joanne I would eat real food, but could not eat all my food from Koko's. Right now some pork chops are defrosting on my counter and I might, just might, make those for supper. Later, much later!!!

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Earlier I knew I felt hot inside but still had the afghan Lynn made for Timmy wrapped around my legs and feet to keep me warm. The air temp in the house is around 82 above zero (I have since opened the doors to let a breeze through!) so I should not be chilled. After a great deal of digging around, taking a trip down memory lane, I finally located our thermometer. It has been years since it was used, last time for Justin, I am sure. After shaking it down, I stuck it in mouth and walked around while the temp climbed. I was correct---although very hard to read, the temp showed nearly 100 again, as it was yesterday. My eyes and mouth are hot but my extremities cold.

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More water, more juice, more soda (Mom asked me yesterday if the doctor mentioned my soda drinking in relation to the infection....he did not) and cool foods are the modus operandi for me so if the chops get made remains to be seen. My spirit is saddened by the game losses of both the pro football teams I support, the Packers and the Jags. I tried to listen to the Jag game on the radio but had a hard time following along, probably because I was so tired already. One thing about the cranberry juice---it makes my teeth feel furry!