Recovering from Meningitis =*(

     I am about day 12 of suffering from viral meningitis. That is why I haven't been posting in awhile. I have been miserably sick. Head ache, nausea, stiff neck and back, chills, etc. I originally posted before thinking that I had a URI or flu, but by day seven of not getting better I went into Norman Regional hospital Emergency Room. There isn't much that can be done about it except rest, NSAIDs, water, etc. The usual sick stuff. The fatigue and loss of appetite feed off each other. i have to force myself to eat small amounts of food, which probably doesn't restore much energy to my body. Just walking a few feet exhausts me. All I am motivated to do is sleep. Not read, not watch t.v. Just lay there (and it doesn't even necessarily matter where). This morning I laid for several hours in front of an abandoned business, because I was too weak to move myself. Finally the bus came around. It's a miracle that I am even sitting here typing this. There is also a possibility that I could have a tick borne infection (i.e. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme Disease).

     On to a more positive note-an acquaintance of mine is having her 45th birthday today. Happy Birth day S.M.! My 29th birthday was one week ago. I am ready to be 30! Actually looking forward to it. Ready to get my 20s over with! It is also looking like my plans to make a permanent move could be happening soon. I have been waiting (and praying) patiently for things to come around in this area of difficulty. And in one day I get several pieces of good news (for a change). Praise Allah!

     Also, I believe that I finally have fixed the comment section problem, so you should be allowed to comment now. Comments are moderated (since the first person to comment that wasn't me left an inappropriate comment). Please feel free to comment. I want to know what my readers think and for them to share their ideas. I hate the idea of an "unknowable reader base". I have an open door policy and so does this blog. How can I improve? What should I drop/add? What would you like to see here?

     The local weather for Oklahoma-currently in the 80s. The weather map doesn't show any threatening weather near here. Looks like some storms in the gulf. Yesterday we had some grey clouds and it sprinkled for a moment, but nothing note worthy. This summer we have only had three days where the temp was officially over 100 degrees. A huge change from the last few years. The weather has mostly been a humid 90 approximate range. Drought conditions in Oklahoma have significantly improved (especially for central Oklahoma), with current conditions as "slightly moist".

Links and Articles:

John Kerry Wants to Establish a "Faith Based" Office

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Japanese Nuclear Power Plant Continues to Leak Radiation into the Pacific

Things to Watch for in the Skies This Week

Are We About to See the Fall of Damascus?