Hi everyone… I bet that's a question that has crossed a few minds these last few days?
So, I thought I had better pop in and give you a very quick update on why I haven't posted.
Well, I am recovering from Lyme Disease. I contracted it via a tick bite about 14 days ago and spent most of the past 10 days fighting a 100 degree temperature, screaming headache, fever, chills, stiff neck, lack of appetite, extreme fatigue and a few other things. On Friday I finally went to the doctor and we worked out the cause of all of these symptoms. Dr put me onto antibiotics and I finally starting to feel somewhat like myself.
On Saturday I couldn't even get my head off the pillow or get myself out of bed. My fever was around 103 and I was hallucinating -and it was pretty bad. I spent 36 hours straight in bed getting up only to feed the cats. I couldn't even feed myself. (Can you hear that I was feeling sorry for myself:-)…. )
Luckily the antibiotics have kicked in and each day a symptom either disappears, or starts to ease dramatically. Needless to say, I haven't been near email, my craft room- heck I hardly even made it into the kitchen! Of course, Lou is in Asia (he left Saturday), so I'm left to my own devises and it's been a pretty tough few days. Especially as I have HAD to work and getting through work every day has been very difficult.
When I get back on line properly at the end of the week, I'll tell you what a Crane called Niles had to do with all of this 🙂
In the meantime, I hope you are all having a fabulous week and thank you for your patience. I'll be back on Saturday with – hopefully – my Paper Players card 🙂
Warm hugs and prayers to those of you who need a little lift.
Hugs
Jaydee
29 Responses
i am so very sorry to hear you have been sick, and hope for a full recovery and even tho i miss you bloggin i still check everyday and will be glad to see you back and feeling all better. tell the critters in the back yard to keep there distance and bugs away from you . get well soon.
Wow Jaydee! That has to be scary to go through by yourself and to still have to work. Glad to hear you are doing better. I look everyday to see if you blogged and on The Paper Players it said vacation. Some vacation. Try and drink plenty of liquids if you can. Take care of yourself and hope to see you on Saturday.
So sorry to hear you’ve had such a bad time, and then to have Lou so far away on top of it all. Glad to hear that you’re doing better. We miss you, but taking care of yourself needs to be your first priority!
Rosie
You had to go to WORK? Are you kidding me? You should have been in the hospital!!! Glad the meds are kicking in!
So, so sorry. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Take care of yourself – that’s the most important thing. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Hope you are back to your old self soon!
I just can’t imagine what you are going through, but glad you are doing better. Take care of yourself. REST. May God watch over you with healing hands and a quick recovery.
Dear Jaydee:
I am one of the very, very many who has been wondering where you were. Too bad to hear you have been sick . . . and very good news to learn you are recovering.
May God grant you again your strength and health. May my good wishes help for an speedy recovery.
Get well soon!!
Marina . . . from far Africa!
I’ve missed you Jaydee! I’m so sorry to hear you had Lyme disease, that’s serious & having to work would be unbearable! You’ll be in my prayers for a quick & full recovery. Please
take care & try to get as much rest as possible.
So sorry to hear that you have been so ill! I hope you continue to improve quickly! We all look forward to seeing your creations when you are feeling better!
Oh goodness! So sorry to hear of your illness with Lyme, but I am so glad your dr. caught the symptoms and you are on the mend. Sending lots of healthy thoughts your way!
Oh, I am so sorry you have been ill. It sounds terrible. And to have to work as well! I don’t know how you’ve gotten through it. Prayers for better days.
Sorry to hear about your illness. I have missed your post, it always brightens my day. Will you be going to convention.
Get well and stay well. Love
So sorry you have been ill. Lyme disease is so serious. Stay away from your critters and the back yard for awhile. Thinking of you and wishing you well.
You where greatly missed by so many of your blog follower friends; me included.
Was wondering what was happening to you. Thought maybe you where on vacation but not the type of vacation you had in mind I’m sure.
Wishing you all the best and hope you get to feeling better real soon.
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Wow this is one tick bite I do not ever want to happen to me. I live in RI and it is almost something no one here wants. My Dad got it many years ago. Stay safe and get well soon!
Oh my goodness, Jaydee! I thought you had gotten bogged down with work or some such. I confess, if you hadn’t posted today, I was going to do a welfare check email on you. Lyme Disease is SO serious! I’m so glad they’ve gotten to the bottom of it and the antibiotics are starting to kick in.
How awful all around.
And, yet, you are maintaining your sense of humor. A crane named Miles–indeed. :oP *snort* HA!
Please know I’m praying for you.
Hugs!
P.S. Wishing you safe travels home, Lou!
Oh my gosh, Jaydee! I hope you had someone checking in on you! I hope you are fully recoved very, very soon!
Gosh, Jaydee – am so sorry that darn old tick attacked you, but am glad to hear the symptoms are easing. Big hugs to you and your kitties. Hope they are giving you comfort!
What a mess to be in when you are alone. You must get friendly with neighbors so someone will know what’s going on. If you were next door to me, I’d be right over. Lyme is a messy disease but can be controlled. You are so brave. Know my prayers are with you.
Marge
Jaydee, it’s so good to hear your “voice”. I can’t believe that darn tick had the nerve to give you Lyme’s disease!! I wish I was there to help you but so glad that the ABs have kicked in and you are (slowly) on the mend. Big Hugs!!
hello Jaydee,
So sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. I hope you have a speedy recovery from Lyme disease. I wish I can just come over and help whatever you need. Big hugs.
oh, jaydee, how scary! we are going to pray very hard for you to get well! we have missed you, and we need to see what is coming to visit in the wetland. (I got so close to a great blue heron Tuesday, it was my thrill of the week.) Please get better!
Sorry to hear of your illness. What a scary thing to have happen. Also, glad you went to the doc and they figured things out and got you on your way to feeling better.
Thoughts are with you and thanks for taking the time to let all of your faithful blog readers what was going on. Take good care of yourself and YOU need to be the focus this coming week!
Oh my gosh Jaydee I’m so sorry to hear how sick you’ve been. And not having anyone there to take care of you, that’s awful! If you were nearby I’d come bring you a pot of chicken soup! Please take care of yourself and best wishes for a speedy recovery. Hugs 🙂 Sandy
So sorry to hear you have been ill. Very glad you are feeling better. Take care of yourself.
In thought and prayer
PS I placed order for bird feeder, thanks to you
Oh my goodness, Jaydee, so very sorry to read of your contraction of Lyme Disease. Obviously a nasty piece of business, as you’ve discovered. Take care and may your recovery be swift!!
Jaydee, I hope your strength is returning, and that your energy is improving. I bet if you told Lou you needed him, he would come home. Please know that we all care and are sending love and healing thoughts your way.
Jaydee, I’m so sorry to hear of your illness. I’ve been at Cub Scout with my kids all week and not online. Bless your heart! I don’t know how you managed to work under these circumstances, holy moly. Prayers for continued recovery. SO happy you know the source and disease, that can be a tricky one to diagnose. Take care of you~