On Being Ill

I have spent today being ill. It's just a pesky cold which I came down with on Thursday. I couldn't goof off and do nothing until today, however. So that is exactly what I did. I got up late; I watched the sun outside the window; I watched the temperature build into the mid-80s (October in Minnesota?); I watched Wisconsin lose for the first time in 15 games; I watched Penn State win; I took a nap; I coughed and sneezed; I felt sorry for myself.

Then I re-read yesterday's post/prayer. I realized my discomfort was nothing compared to the discomfort of so many people who didn't have a comfortable couch to "nap" on. I realized my "suffering" will be gone by mid-week while others will have to "live" or even die with theirs.

I know it is a cliche, but the reason we use cliches is that they speak the truth. I get a different perspective on life and its events when I think of others and theirs.

I am humbled.