A visit to the doc

I went into school on Tuesday after posting that I wasn't feeling all that great. Tuesday morning I was tired but not feeling too bad except for my lungs. They felt tight but, nothing too major. By 10:00, the tightness was not easing, I was having trouble getting enough air to talk to folks so I left and went to the doctor.

I found out that even though I didn't feel it, I have pneumonia. This is the fourth time in my life that I've had it. It doesn't happen often and it doesn't happen each time I get a cold. Unfortunately, a prior episode of pneumonia left me with a little asthma that acts up with upper respiratory stuff and that has recurred.

I'm so glad I went into the office. They gave me a breathing treatment, some medication, and a lecture about letting health concerns go too long. I agree with them. I often put off what I need to do other things and that isn't working for me.

I spoke to my friend Peg last night and she told me the same thing. I love Peg dearly. She is like the big sister that I never had. I can tell her anything and she will tell me objectively what she thinks about it. I really value her. My other friends are fantastic too but they don't always tell me what they really think. They do what most of us do, tell you what you want to hear. True friends are honest and Peg's advice has been spot-on many times. I watch how she re-invents herself and takes on new tasks and challenges with confidence and joy. She asks for God's guidance and tries her best to follow it. I think she is one of the bravest people that I have ever met. If a challenge presents itself, she embraces it, finds a solution, and moves on. She is awesome.