Sickness for Christmas

I have been sick for over a week now... I have slowly felt like I'm getting better, but this is the longest amount of time that I have been sick. During this time of sickness, I am so thankful for medical professionals... I have taken it upon myself to take natural remedies to slowly get over this sickness, but I have realized that I would've much rather gone to the doctor, taken a prescription, and felt better within days. That's what I've always done. Doctors and prescriptions have always healed me, but I've wanted to see my body heal itself this time.

I know what I have. It's the same thing I get every time I am sick... Sinus infection and double ear infection. This is what I have had since I was a baby. I'm used to it. It's nothing new to me; therefore, I wanted to try all I could to "heal" myself.

I tried hot bags of rice on my ear to drain fluid.... It didn't work.

I used all sorts of essential oils to work some magic on my ears... It's helped, but not healed. It helps with my allergies and allergy shots though.

I tried natural ear drops... It hasn't worked in healing me, but has helped some.

I've taken over-the-counter cold and sinus medication... It's helped, but not healed.

I've realized that I have gotten somewhat better through natural remedies, but I know that my immune system isn't strong and doesn't do well when it is fighting infections.

My dad is picking up a prescription for me today, and I am hoping I am finally going to start feeling 100% again. It's not fun starting off Christmas break with sickness. I've traveled to Oklahoma and will be spending Christmas with my dad's family. It is going to be interesting, stressful, and nerve wracking being out of the comfort of my home for the holiday. This is my first holiday at my fathers house where I have to worry about gluten. Every gluten free holiday has been spent at my mothers house. My mom knows gluten and the importance of knowing exactly what goes into each dish that is being served. Holidays at my moms consist of every dish being made gluten free; however, she usually has two gluten-filled pies and gluten-filled rolls for other family members. It's easy and stress free at my mom's because I'm also in the kitchen helping or cooking everything. For Thanksgiving, I cooked all the dishes. My father and his wife are trying hard to make my visit stress free. They are slowly learning about gluten and trying different products. The dishes we are bringing for Christmas are going to be gluten free, but it will be interesting to see what everyone else is bringing. I know I will be fine, but I'm out of my comfort zone. I don't like stressing. I like having everything planned out. I like knowing that the person behind the dish can ensure that gluten is not in the dish I'm about to eat. I know I will be fine. I'll make it work.

I hope you all are having a great Christmas Break! I hope your Christmas holiday hasn't started with sickness. May your Christmas and holiday season be filled with tasty food, family, and friends. This is my favorite time of the year. I truly believe that giving is so much better than receiving. I love putting time and thoughts into each gift that I gather for others. Giving someone a gift and watching them open it just fills me with such joy.

xoxo,
Jade