Grateful, In Sickness & In Health…#MondayMusings

Aug 31
NabanitaDhar

Can’t imagine we are at the end of August already! The last week or rather the past 10 odd days are such a blur, what with having spent it being admitted in a hospital and all. Being sick does that to you. Everything passes by in a jiffy the moment you go under the weather. It’s like a tunnel, a dark one at that, where the whole shebang happens at lightning speeds. You do feel the pain and discomfort though, every bit of it. What do you know, there’s no respite there.
But while that happens at the slowest of paces imaginable, somehow you lose your grip on time, it just spins out of control. Before you know it you are at the other end of the tunnel having spent a good few days of your short life in a haze. But who can complaint as long as you do get to reach the other end, right?
So, after a week at the hospital, still recuperating and still very weak, all I want to do today is a gratitude post. The occasion calls for it, don’t you think? So, here I go.
I’m grateful….
  • that I had S by my side all along. Normally, I can manage things alone but I don’t think I could have done so this time.
  • that I have a younger sister who for the past week made sure she was there by my side at the break of dawn. And she normally doesn’t like waking up early mind you.
  • that my family cares for me, worries about me and that I’m not alone. The number of calls S received is a testament to that.
  • that S was wise enough to apply for health insurance. I would have never thought about it and would have ended up paying everything from my own pocket. I’m so grateful that he takes care of all this.
  • that my doctors took such good care of me. What would we do without them?
  • that S had decided to purchase a car very early on or else how would he have dragged me to 4 to 5 different places and that too at odd hours at night. So, relieved at his far-sightedness.
  • that I could afford to take off work in spite of have low leave balance. This reminds me I need to look for a new work place where sick leaves are given separately. Grateful for this reminder too.
  • that I have a cook who agreed to come of Sunday as well because I just couldn’t muster up the strength to make something.
  • that I’m all better now barring the weakness. Let me tell you being sick isn’t a great feeling at all.

Well, that’s all for now. I hope I have a better September. In fact, I hope we all have a better September.
Until next time then,
Wishing you good health.
Ciao.



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55 thoughts on “Grateful, In Sickness & In Health…#MondayMusings”

  1. When we are taken good care of by our loved ones half of the ailment is cured.
    May September brings in lots of happiness.

  3. Oh gosh! And I was wondering why you are no where to be read these days. Grateful that you are feeling better now. Take care!

  6. So heartening to read your gratitude post and to know you are recovering! Get well soon, Nabanita 🙂

  7. good people attract all the goodness in the world when they need it the most. Get well soon… I hope you are feeling better now.

  10. So sorry that you were/are ill and thankful you are improving even if it is slowly, but surely. Nicely done post from the heart

  13. There is nothing as frustrating as being sick. Happy that you were surrounded by people who care and hope you get well soon. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com

  14. Hope you are fine now Naba. Atleast, the post sounds like you are getting back. Rest some more.. lucky to have so much family around you.

  16. Wow, beautiful. Gratitude has so much healing power too, get well soon, best wishes for a super speedy recovery!

  32. UTI, high WBC count , fever control hi nahi ho raha tha that's why hospitalize hona pada..You can call anytime Rachna 🙂 Abhi better hu but very weak…

  35. Nice Gratitude list.Happy to know that you are taken care by your Family members.
    Praying for your speedy recovery.

    Cheers,
    Sriram & Krithiga

  36. Hugs and Love, Nabanita. Glad you're feeling better now. Take special care of yourself. 🙂 You know what I mean! Sending you love. Don't hesitate to call me any time.

  37. Hope you're doing better now Naba. These are times when we actually realize the importance of our near and dear ones. Don't we? Good to read and hear from after such a long time. Get well soon and start writing soon 😛

    Cheers

  39. I finally try to come back to blogging and Find you not been well .. OH NO.. well you take care of yourself and GET WELL SOOOONnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

    people who care for us do make life worthwhile .. the rest dont matter ..

    Bikram's

  40. I was admitted in the hospital too. But sadly, P wasn't there. He is away for two years for work and for the first time I'm finding it hard to manage things. Hopefully, something good will turn up. I hope you are getting better now, Naba! Get well soon. I hope you have a happy September.

  41. Oh! Hope you are feeling fit and fine now, Nabanita! Take care and glad that you have loving family around you when you need them the most!

  42. It is so true there is nothing more to be grateful about as for having a loving and caring family who is always there for you in happiness and sickness. I am glad that you are recovering and I am sure you will get well soon with all the love and prayers around you and for you 🙂 By the way I wanted to tell you that all of a sudden I have taken to appreciate my semi-automatic washing machine more because one night I dreamt myself sitting with a huge pile of laundry by my side with no washing machine in sight. Thus, I am forced to admit it as gratitude 😀

  43. It is so true there is nothing more to be grateful about as for having a loving and caring family who is always there for you in happiness and sickness. I am glad that you are recovering and I am sure you will get well soon with all the love and prayers around you and for you 🙂 By the way I wanted to tell you that all of a sudden I have taken to appreciate my semi-automatic washing machine more because one night I dreamt myself sitting with a huge pile of laundry by my side with no washing machine in sight. Thus, I am forced to admit it as gratitude 😀

  49. True absolutely true Bikram..

    Welcome back to blogging,,,

    I'll take care of myself thanks 🙂 …You do so as well!

  50. Oh yes I read about that..How are you now?

    Don't worry things will fall into place..ofcourse you will still miss P , but don't worry …

    Take care and thanks 🙂

  54. Oh my! I wasn't aware you were unwell, Naba. Get well soon. And yes, your post is an excellent reminder of good planning. And of course of all thinks to be grateful for.
    Speedy recovery ahead for you 🙂

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