PG has one piece of advice – don’t develop pneumonia. He has discovered no discernible benefits from the experience.
Yes, you do pack 14 years of normal coughing into a few days, but despite this high-intensity training, PG is no better at coughing than he was at the outset of his illness.
He has lost a lot of weight in a short period of time, but since it’s coughing weight, he’ll undoubtedly start putting it back on since he’s coughing less now.
PG isn’t quite ready to ramp up the well-oiled machine that is The Passive Voice yet, but (cough) he can at least (cough) imagine the possibility. (cough, cough, cough . . .)
I once choked on a chip at a friend’s birthday when I was seven and had to be sent home, as I’d broken my collarbone coughing.
Stella Young
Refuah shlema, PG. I’ll have you in my thoughts until you’re better. Then I’ll just bug you here and in email.
Very glad to hear things are improving in the health realm. Please take sufficient time to heal. There’s no speedy route (IMO).
I have just caught up with The Passive Voice having been away for a few days…
PG – so sorry to hear you have been ill. My very best wishes for your full recovery.
Thank you also for your wise, funny words that never fail to interest and inspire. You are a beautiful person, appreciated and loved by many.
PG, someone above mentioned fluids.
I wonder it that includes sipping whiskey? Or Mrs PG might like to sip some whiskey to let her sleep while ignoring your coughing. Just saying … 🙂
Rest and sleep, if possible with all the coughing. Hope you get well soon.
So sorry, pneumonia is the worst. Keep getting some rest.
Pneumonia — slo-mo drowning. Ugh!
We await your return, the passive voice somewhat more growly for its experience.
My preference would be to write a lengthy piece on the process of healing from pneumonia, but my best guess at the moment is that will be the diagnosis when I finally get in to see my doc on Friday. Take care, this is really ugly (cough) and you need to get some (cough) strength back! Stay strong & healthy!