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Dumbass

April 06, 2005 | Category: In My Life



Well, I'm officially a dumbass. Having shirts and hats made up to say so.

Talk about slipping my mind. It took ALL YOUR COMMENTS PLUS TWO people calling and suggesting to me that ya'know, maybe I was sick and, ya'know, maybe it was a a flare. Seriously. It's shocking that I am an official walking and talking adult, y'all. I'm even a licensed mom.

So I scraped my brains off the floor and realized, I'm going to have to crawl into bed with a bottle of Tylenol (preferrably tanned and singing like Il Divo). I'm going to have to stretch and rest and eat (yuck) kale and spinich. I'm going to have to suit up and beat this thing or else the nice men with steroids will have their way with me and then life will seriously suck for a while.

They think I'm going to be there tomorrow and I just realized that I am going to have to cancel out on this trip.

For the first time since I was diagnosed, some 9 years ago, I am going to have to take an actual Lupus-caused sick day.

On the one hand, don't think I am not bloodying my knees in thanksgiving above that I have been so immensely blessed to have such a disease and still go on to live this amazing life - including a miracle child.

On the other hand, this milestone sucks.

But I'll pony up. After all, the world has scattered shimmering rainbows over my life and I'd be a fool to complain that some of them faded too fast.

P.S. Yes. I did. It's Number 38.


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Comments


Get well soon! I just read your 100 things list, for the first time. Don't know how I missed it before! Interesting stuff in there!

Posted by: Tammy/averagemom on April 7, 2005 05:19 PM


I hope you feel better soon...

Posted by: Eyes for Lies on April 7, 2005 03:05 PM


Seems sort of like serendipity. To look at the bright side, I mean.

And if you locate that tanned, singing bottle of Extra Strength Tylenol, could you tell me where? :-)

Feel better soon.

Posted by: Jennifer on April 6, 2005 03:16 PM


It sounds like your body is telling you to take some time off. Since lupus is an autoimmune disorder, it probably doesn't take too kindly to stress. I know it's not the most convenient time for a rest -- but is it ever? Take care of yourself.

Posted by: notdonnareed on April 6, 2005 01:50 PM


ELIZABETH!

I have said it before,and I will say it again - we're twins! OK, we're not twins, but gheesh, we have a lot in common. You have lupus - and you were dx'd 9 years ago and have largely been asymptomatic? ME TOO - except I have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus' 2nd cousin. And recently - well, for the last 6 months, I have been dealing with a very severe flare (the first, ever).

What's next - are you gonna tell me that you're a meat n' potatoes gal, too?

Posted by: Monica C. on April 6, 2005 12:46 PM


Rest up, girl! Like a previous poster said - at least you realized it before you hit the road. Enjoy some quality cartoon time with Bear. I've mastered the "uh-huh"s while slightly napping with our kiddo. *hug*

Posted by: Michele on April 6, 2005 12:18 PM


Sorry you're not feeling so great.

I REALLY enjoy your blog! Always well written and a great sense of humor.

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Posted by: northridgemom on April 6, 2005 09:48 AM


I hope it fades quickly for you. And go for the spinach over the kale. Kale is just nasty.

Spinach salad...mmmmm...

Posted by: Jim on April 6, 2005 08:21 AM


I'm glad you realized it before you hit the road! Take good care and get well soon.

Posted by: Kris on April 6, 2005 07:49 AM


Good for you. Nothing is more important than your health right now. Rome will not burn in your absence. I had 8 weeks of maternity leave after my C-section. I got a call at 4 weeks asking me to come back or work from home. Punks, leave me be!

Posted by: Robyn on April 6, 2005 07:48 AM


My best wishes for a speedy return back to feeling better, E!

Posted by: RP on April 6, 2005 07:15 AM