Germs 1, Me 0

The dasterdly little germs have won the battle! Only for the moment, for today. I will win the war! This really should't be such a big deal. Everyone gets sick now and again. Real life, it happens.  Only for me...it is a scary reminder of a series of little broncihal bugs that tried to kill me a few years back. Epiglottitis. A word I never thought I would know...but I know it now, inside out, up close and personal...I was close to not being here anymore. Having a sore throat, although the logical side of my brain knows it's not the same thing, it's a bit unnerving.  I never realized how wonderful it would be to feel water swallowed when I'm coughing my head off!  Note to self, be sure to replace my head properly on my shoulders before driving or walking.  Overcoming fear, no matter how rational, or irrational is empowering.