I hate being sick! Don’t you? As I look at my calendar, I hate being sick because I see the events I’ll miss. I had looked forward to them. That’s why I scheduled them. If you’re an extrovert, you probably also hate to miss events you’ve looked forward to. If you’re an introvert, you may thank God that you’ll miss them.
I hate being sick, especially if I’m coughing. That means I can’t talk on the phone. It also means I will have to mute my voice on a webinar if I get on it at all. I dislike having people see me when I’m pale and worn out. What’s an extrovert supposed to do? Okay, introverts, you probably don’t understand and have little sympathy for me. However, my extroverted friends will understand and empathize with me.
Having a contagious virus adds to the pain. Isolation for a personal retreat of a day or two may be fine every six months or once a year. However, when sickness means days of being alone and quiet, that’s another story. Texting doesn’t substitute for social interaction. I can’t see the people, their facial expressions, or gestures. I can’t hear them either.
One of my introverted friends suggested I talk to God. I do that every morning, but I want audible or visual interaction. I don’t need a burning bush or to be knocked to the ground like Paul was, but a little interaction on the spot wouldn’t hurt.
What am I doing while sick? I’ve read part of the latest issue of a magazine, watched a Hallmark movie, and listened to four sessions from a speakers’ conference I attended last summer. As I filled in the blanks on the handouts, I realized I wouldn’t have done that if I had felt better. However, listening to those sessions drained what little energy I had.
Here’s to feeling better soon.
What will you do the next time you’re sick?
Matthew 9:35: “Jesus went through all the towns and villages . . . healing every disease and sickness.”
Prayer: Dear God, let Jesus come to my town and heal my sickness. Amen.
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