home like a remedy

I've had a small cold since I've been here, but mostly I've been fortunate enough to avoid the germs... Until Thursday. Thursday I came home after class and crashed early-- 5:00 early. Friday I chose to fight it and venture out into the sunshine and try to be productive but found myself back in bed for another early night. Saturday I was unable to leave my bed.. I was suffering from a massive headache but other than that I was just achy and feverish, hot and cold chills. I just felt so darn miserable! This morning I woke feeling somewhat better but I know it won't be a late night. I am anticipating a full recovery by tomorrow.

My reason for sharing this with you all is I don't think you realize how much "home" can be like a medicine until you need that perfect remedy and can't get it. My bed here, which is usually quite comfy, didn't feel as good as settling in on couch at home in front of the TV. The tomato soup didn't have the same soothing qualities that it seems to when Mom serves it. Then on top of feeling physically down, I felt extremely lonely. I had a couple good friends checking in on me and willing to stop by, but I think something about sickness goes hand in hand with homesickness. They say getting sick overseas is normal being that you're surrounded by foreign bugs and viruses. Now that I've experienced it though I've learned 2 things: 1.) There is nothing like being at home and being looked after by your mom when you're sick, and 2.) I am going to do everything in my power to avoid illness again while I am here!