Disappointment

We moved to Cary to be near our daughter, Jennifer, and her family.  They have Christmas in England every other year, but this was the Raleigh year and we had lots of plans to be with them - Christmas Eve dinner at our house, opening presents at their house on Christmas morning, brunch at a friend’s house and Christmas dinner back at Jennifer’s.  We were invited to another party by friends of Jennifer’s and to her large party on the twenty eighth.  Aloma scheduled a hike on New Year Eve’s Day and Jennifer planned another big meal that evening.

We were excited when they arrived on Christmas Eve.  Aloma served a delicious dinner and everyone enjoyed the evening.  I had a scratchy throat and coughed a little but felt fine.  Later that night the cough worsened and I spent most of the night in a recliner.

I felt terrible Christmas morning but enjoyed watching our grandsons open their presents, especially their Xbox.  I knew enough to go home.  Aloma wouldn’t stay without me so we both spent the rest of Christmas and the rest of the holidays at home.  The doctor told me I didn’t have the flu but a virus worse than a cold.  It was awful.

Several days later, I passed it on to Aloma.  Instead of a hike on New Year Eve’s Day, we held hands to support each other and walked to the mailbox.

While we were disappointed, we feel fortunate that we recovered.  We understand over 140 people, mostly seniors, have died this from the flu in North Carolina.

We’ve also had two nice visits with Jennifer, Peter and our grandsons since the holidays.  And we’re back to our active routine now that the clubhouse is open.

We always have a smile “When we come around the curve to Carolina Preserve.”

Seasoned Man

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