And When Did You Become a Doctor, M'am?

The past 2 weeks have been rough. First, there was the visit to Meadville Hospital ER because this Florida girl can't navigate Mother's stairs without injury.

Then there was the cold I caught either in said hospital or perhaps aboard the plane coming back.

And finally, there was the burn I got using a heating pad (to comfort the aforementioned injury).

Or, so I thought.

So today I finally see a doctor about it - the burn - because I thought it was getting infected. The doctor was kind but firm: My "burn" is an ordinary case of the shingles which, by now, is healing nicely.

FYI - "Shingles" is the chicken pox virus emerging from it's dormant state in one's body at times of stress, poor immune function, age, etc. I didn't catch it from anyone. Anyone who has ever had chicken pox could some day have a case of the shingles. This was actually my second go 'round - lucky me!

OK. That's your medical tutorial for today. While I was waiting to see the doctor I drew a decidedly cheerful picture, on yellow paper, no less!

In The Garden

Here's to increasingly bright sunny days ahead! Yeah!