31°f/-.56C, cloudy. At the time of writing this it is 33°f and light snow.
Things can certainly change in a quick minute! Specifically, a few minutes in the middle of the night when Larry became violently ill and quite feverish.
It was quite a night, I can tell you. Finally at 4:30am he seemed a little better. I absconded to the log room and to my recliner to try to get some sleep. Of course through dogs were confused that we were up and down all night so it took a bit to get them settled too. Pip especially wanted much petting! I finally did sleep a couple more hours, but what a night.
As soon as it was feasible I called Derek and Suzy to let them know they would not want to come here for Thanksgiving dinner after all. Apparently Larry picked up a norovirus that has been running wildfire through our area, and it is very contagious. I heard some talk about it when I was at physical therapy but didn’t really think about it. And Larry has actually been out in public places very little for the past week---just dinner out Saturday, and then to get gas in his truck Tuesday. I think he must have contracted the virus on that last stop. Poor guy.
Since the turkey was thawed, I went ahead and roasted it, made some mashed potatoes and green beans, opened a jar of our cranberry sauce, browned some rolls and called Thanksgiving dinner done.
Larry ate a little, but went back to bed before I had finished, so I ate my Thanksgiving dinner alone for the first time in my life! Poor guy, he is exhausted, but at least the nausea has passed. Pie still waits, but I doubt either of us will have any today.
It has certainly been a strange Thanksgiving. I remember years when up to 30 people would gather here. Ah, those were the days. We are supposed to go to granddaughter Haley's on Saturday but we may have to forego that too, as Larry will very likely still be contagious. I am crossing my fingers that I avoid this bug myself!
Oh, poor Larry. I have heard that the norovirus makes you quite sick. Here's wishing him a speedy recovery and you a very strong immune system so you don't get it.
ReplyDeleteEek! Good luck dodging that bullet. Happy thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteOh no! Poor Larry, poor you, hopefully things get back to the Holstein normal soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear Larry is sick and that it messed up all of your Thanksgiving plans. I sure hope you don't catch it, too. My granddaughters passed it on to me last year; it was awful. I hope all is well there soon.
ReplyDelete...I hope that Larry will be well soon.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Norovirus is the worst. Hope you escape:)
ReplyDeleteI envy your modest celebration but not the reason for it.
ReplyDeletePoor Larry. Hope he is well in due time. You be well.
ReplyDeleteSending virtual healing energies to Larry, and strengthening ones to you to avoid catching it. What a pity the holiday wasn’t able to be shared, and I hope a rain check can be scheduled…and that you both get some rest!
ReplyDeleteHow quickly things can change. A sudden illness like what struck Larry can change plans . I hope he gets over it quickly and that you don't catch it too.
ReplyDeleteWe've all had a Thanksgiving like that. I'm glad Larry is improving and hope you stay healthy too. It sounds absolutely miserable.
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness it sound like you both had an awful time. I hope Larry will feel well again soon and that the dreaded virus passes you by. Take care:)
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