This morning I woke up and thought I should go see my doctor. I thought I should at least see if it was the H1N1 strain of the flu that I had been suffering with. On the way I had the thought to call my friend Tori and ask her to bring me some Chicken Noodle Soup. Immediately I brushed it aside thinking that there was no way I could call my friend and ask her to make me some of her homemade goodness. But the thought came again. So I called. I got her voicemail which is not surprising, she rarely answers her phone. I left a message that said this:
"Hi Tori, this is Darilyn and I was wondering if you could call me back. I have something I want to ask you. If I don't answer it's because I'm at Dr. Hicken's office and have my phone turned off. But leave me a message and I'll call you back. Talk to you soon."
So I proceeded to my doctor's office and checked in. I had been sitting for a few minutes in the waiting room when the door to the patient rooms opened and out walks Tori. I couldn't believe it. I told her I had tried to call her and then gave her my request as I burst into tears. I just couldn't help myself. I felt so pitiful asking for help, and it truly was that, a request for help. My dad and Ladda were supposed to be arriving today and i couldn't tell them to eat cereal like my own children had been eating for dinner for the past 3 days. I needed something more. My body needed something more. And I realized in that moment with Tori that I was really in need. That's why I had the tears. So then Tori tells me that it was already made and that she was going home to grab it and would bring it over shortly. Wait, I thought. It's already made? Yes, she says, I made it last night and we had a bunch left over.
Now I know why Heavenly Father wanted me to call her. It was all ready to go! I love it when I listen to the spirit. And it showed me how mindful Heavenly Father is of me and that he loves me.
By the way, I did not find out if I have H1N1. Apparently the only place you can get tested for that is in the hospital. My doctor said you have to end up in the hospital or die in order to be tested. I told Chris that and he said, "let's try to avoid both of those." That made me smile. All I know is that I haven't been this sick in a long time. I can't even remember the last time I was this sick. It's bad. But I feel a tad bit better tonight than I did this morning or last night so I am hopeful that I am on the upswing of this.
So I proceeded to my doctor's office and checked in. I had been sitting for a few minutes in the waiting room when the door to the patient rooms opened and out walks Tori. I couldn't believe it. I told her I had tried to call her and then gave her my request as I burst into tears. I just couldn't help myself. I felt so pitiful asking for help, and it truly was that, a request for help. My dad and Ladda were supposed to be arriving today and i couldn't tell them to eat cereal like my own children had been eating for dinner for the past 3 days. I needed something more. My body needed something more. And I realized in that moment with Tori that I was really in need. That's why I had the tears. So then Tori tells me that it was already made and that she was going home to grab it and would bring it over shortly. Wait, I thought. It's already made? Yes, she says, I made it last night and we had a bunch left over.
Now I know why Heavenly Father wanted me to call her. It was all ready to go! I love it when I listen to the spirit. And it showed me how mindful Heavenly Father is of me and that he loves me.
By the way, I did not find out if I have H1N1. Apparently the only place you can get tested for that is in the hospital. My doctor said you have to end up in the hospital or die in order to be tested. I told Chris that and he said, "let's try to avoid both of those." That made me smile. All I know is that I haven't been this sick in a long time. I can't even remember the last time I was this sick. It's bad. But I feel a tad bit better tonight than I did this morning or last night so I am hopeful that I am on the upswing of this.
12 comments:
Darilyn it is good to find your blog! I am sorry to see you have been so sick too. There are too many bugs going around. I hope you are well soon.
Wow that is so crazy! I"m glad you followed through and were blessed with the soup you needed. HOpefully you feel better soon!!
My friend...I'm sorry you are so sick. Nothing tastes better than chicken noodle soup when you have 'the crud'. Get better SOON!!
I am so glad Tori came through for you with some yummy soup! It looks fabulous. Tori is amazing. She is always johnny on the spot with stuff like that. Hope you are getting some good sleep now and will feel improvements by morning.
I'm sorry that you're so sick! Can I bring you a meal on Friday or Saturday night? Get some rest!
Great post. I love the way you let your testimony shine through. Hooray for good friends. Feel better soon!
I heard that the seasonal flu hasn't hit yet, so if you have the flu it's the H1N1. Did you doc say anything like that?
I'm sorry you've been so sick! I hope that nasty stuff bypasses this house. I've heard it is so miserable :0( I think it's so great that you received that prompting and then actually followed through with it. What a neat experience.
Get well soon dear friend! I am glad you are well enough to share that great experience. Thanks.
nothing worse then being sick ... take care get lots of fluids ....sleep and get better..Paula not alicia
We've been through H1N1 here. Our Aedan ended up in the hospital with it for two days--it's a fever, achiness, cough and headache--at least those seem to be the main symptoms. The test doesn't come back until a week after it's been sent in, but I've heard the same thing as Amanda, but who knows, seasonal flu may be just starting in.
Hope you get to feeling better soon. So glad you followed the prompting. Funny how we become so "in charge" that we don't realize when we're in need.
I hope you are feeling better!
YOOZERS! Nothing like the stress of the loss of a loved one to get your immune system low. I'm so glad you put yourself into this blog. It's hard for me to open up, much easier to post pix of the kids. you rock, feel better soon, and yes, I'd love to do a pampered chef party soon!
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