PG is sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings and promises they will soon stop appearing here.
Two days ago, PG was diagnosed with pneumonia. He’s on appropriate medications and not in the hospital, but this illness is draining almost all energy from his body and mind.
He’ll be back soon, maybe with some insights into coughing. His coughing/speaking minutes ratio the past couple of days has been about 900/1.
UPDATE: PG is supposed to be the guy who helps other people with their problems, not the one who needs help from other people.
He pretty much learned that from his father, who was an exemplar of service to all and died at the age of 82 immediately after shoveling snow from the sidewalk of his church.
That’s why he’s more conflicted than he would be otherwise.
You’ve been under incredible stress. The body and mind are one. Let those around you take care of you, hydrate well, get plenty of rest.
Tea with honey and lemon probably won’t do anything for the cough, but it should taste nice so indulge yourself! And get well soon. -hugs-
I hope you have a very speedy recovery.
I wish you a rapid recovery. Many years ago I was afflicted the same. Took months to recover, I was much younger then. You have been an inspiration to me. Reading your posts, after publishing my first E-Book, I began to learn many things that I need to make my writing better and I thank you for that. I currently write a daily ‘Stretched News’ on our game Facebook page giving bits of information on all subjects as well as game-winning counts. Thus giving the players recognition at the same time different things to think about and research; if they so wish. Please take care and recover well, with the knowledge, there are people out here in the world that enjoy your efforts.
So, shall I cross off your name from this week’s 5K run?
Like others, Dr. Sierra prescribes fluids, fluids, and more fluids. Get Mrs. PG to bound on your back. That can help loosen what’s in your lungs.
Oops. I meant POUND, not bound!
You already know this, PG, but I’ll say it anyway: many of us love you out here & appreciate all that you, the service you provide (plus all the great pics over the years).
I’ve had pneumonia so many times I’ve lost count. Had it the first time as a youngster; and with pneumonia, once you get it it never forgets you: (almost, but not quite) like a gift that keeps on giving. 🙂
Not meant to scare you at all. Just sayin’.
Hang tight. You can beat it.
K.
Wishing you the speediest of recoveries, David.
Take care of yourself, okay?
Hope you’re feeling better soon!
Take care, and get some rest – and hope Mrs. PG gets plenty of rest, too!
Here’s to a restful, uneventful recovery, and a better year out from here.
Hugs, PG. Wishing good health your way!
Thoughts and prayers for a rapid recovery.
Hope you feel better soon. Meanwhile, you might want to stick a fork in 2017. It needs to be done.
Best wishes.
took me years to learn but take care of you. you can’t do anything for anyone if you don’t take care of you.
I had bronchitis earlier this year, ten weeks of it, and i can relate to pneumonia. rest. allow your body time to heal. don’t try to speak – make some signs if you have to. post stuff as you are able and ONLY as you are able. we’ll be here when you’re back. prayers for full recovery and health restored.
Take care of yourself and get well soon.
best wishes for a speedy recovery, p.g.
I’m so sorry to hear this, PG. My mother had pneumonia four times in a year and she now uses a salt machine in her room. I bought her a salt pipe for traveling. She swears by salt therapy and her lungs have improved greatly from it. Take it easy for as long as necessary, it’s a very serious illness. Get well soon.
I’ve just heard about salt therapy. The lady who told me about it said it did wonders for her allergies, and thought it might help with pneumonia.
Thank you for mentioning the salt machine, and pipe — definitely worth looking into.
Glad to hear your mother’s feeling better. Pneumonia four times in a year — my goodness, that’s hard.
She’s doing great, thank you Sasha. I think she has more energy now than I do, and she’ll be 82 in September.
My brother (older) and I have had bad asthma since we were kids. WE always felt better oceanside, and he became a fanatical fisherman. I always suspected it was because the sea air made him feel better. Hubby drives me to the beach when my breathing is off for a while. It is beneficial.
I can believe the benefits of salt therapy!
We used to live more inland. I got sick (asthma and allergies) less when we moved near to the ocean (we’re a 5 minute drive away). The air here is definitely cleaner and “saltier” than inland. It’s not a cave, but it’s the same principle, I figure.
Pneumonia is nothing to mess with. Please rest and be well. The best gift to us is a healthy, prospering PG. 😀
BTDT. As others said, lots of liquids (no booze) and rest. It takes a while to recover. This place will still be here when you get back.
Get well soon.