Hellish Hives and a Heavenly Husband

This past week has been one of my worst weeks ever.  After a minor illness and a massive allergic reaction to an antibiotic I was given, I am trying to find something - anything! positive to think about. 

I had hives everywhere, and I do mean EVERYWHERE on my body.  I should clarify - I don’t mean the occasional red bump here and there.  I mean the kind of swollen, masses of red that that cover your entire body - with little to no white spots in sight!  They itched so badly that I found myself jumping up suddenly and pacing like a caged animal because I felt like there were bolts of electricity coursing through my veins (or five cans of Red Bull).  I had been running outside and grabbing chunks of frozen snow to rub all over my skin.  If it were only the soft powder - and my neighbors not so close - I’d have done naked snow angels out there too!  The nights had been sleepless, due to the fact that I had so many itches at once, I couldn’t possibly NOT scratch some of them.  Then of course there was the fact that my skin was so red it was purple, and gave off as much heat as a nuclear reactor!  Anyone who gets hives, and I am so sorry if you are one of those people, knows how absolutely insane it makes you.

Thankfully the steroids kicked in, the trip to the ER was not necessary, and I am slowly regaining my sanity.  I am also realizing how lucky I am to have such an amazing husband.  Needless to say, this week had brought a few breakdowns - several puddles of tears that my husband was nice enough to mop up!  He was such a source of strength, patience, and kindness, it actually humbles me.  He managed the kids, the meals, the laundry, the medicines and doctor visits, the snow days and snow blowing, his job and my mess - all with such calmness and fortitude.  He was and is my savior - my guardian angel in the flesh.  So I would simply like to express my thanks to him - David!

Here’s to the angels in your lives - the ones who know just how to help at just the right moments!