Hello Friends,
The past two weeks Central Alabama has been through two giant storms. They produced large tornadoes that came within a few miles of our home. Luckily, we had no damage, but many people around us had lots of damage. One family friend lost her Son. His truck hydroplaned during one storm and he ran into a tree - he was still in High School. So many sad stories and lots of damage.
When we were hiding in our safe place last week, I started shivering and could not get warm. I figured it was from the stress of the storm or the power being out. I wrapped up in blankets but it didn't help. When the power came back on, I turned the heat up high, put on several more blankets and drank some hot chicken soup. Hot tea. A shot of fireball whiskey. Nothing helped. Turns out, I had COVID. I am doing much better now and that was really the worse that I felt. Lucky again.
I am visiting with my friends at T-day (over at Elizabeth's Blog) and here is my ticket - a fun little card I painted last Saturday.
so sorry you had to live through those tornado storms-but glad you are safe and no damage. when I was a kid every year almost we had tornados nearby us but thankfully always safe. the destruction and loss of life is always horrible. so sorry to read you had covid but happy you are doing better hugs lovely card-hugs Kathy
ReplyDeleteI am really sorry about the covid. People here think it's over, it will never be over. When I was at the ER 2 people that I actually heard came in with covid. Glad yours wasn't too bad and that you are feeling better. I hate being cold. LOL So sorry about your friend's son too. Stay warm and rest.
ReplyDeleteTornado shelters are definitely not where you want to be when sick. What a horrible coincidence to have covid during this emergency! Good to hear that your home was not damaged, and that you are recovering. I hope the rest of 2023 will be a lot better for you.
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Oh my goodness, it sounds like you've had quite a time of it! I hope you are feeling much better and I was sad to hear the loss of life and damage from the tornado, so glad that you are ok ☺️. Loving your card, so beautifully coloured. Take care and Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteThat is sad-bad news.
ReplyDeleteAnd COVID on top, bingo. (I think I only have a flu that won´t flee... week 5, I think, stopped counting)
Glad you are better and wow on that card!!!!
Sadly I cannot have coffee anymore but this card turned out great (I imagine tea and open a beer).
Happy T-Day and hugz
Nancy ... Covid and Tornadoes!! Wow double whammy ! And i agree.. coffee regardless if its tasteless makes everything better.. Happy T day!Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteI heard about those storms in Alabama. It sounds very scary. And covid too. So sorry to hear about this not so exciting excitement. What a way to start the new year. I hope you completely recover soon so you can taste that coffee again. And your card is really great too. Happy T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI read about the tornadoes and I'm glad that you are okay, but how horrifying for your friends who lost their son. That is devastating. I'm sorry you got COVID on top of it, but good that you are feeling better. I'm afraid that will never go away. Happy T day!
ReplyDeleteLucky you were okay but unlucky to have caught covid. Hope you are feeling better and better.
ReplyDeleteOh, now, Nancy. I am sorry you had Covid. I sure hope you quickly get back to 100%. You watercolor coffe card in beautifully done. Happy T Day.
ReplyDeleteRegardless the tv channel I watch, they all show scenes of devastation in the continuing story of your tornadoes. Seems you have had more than one round hit your area. I'm glad you are safe, but saddened by the loss of your friend's son. I was also saddened to learn you had Covid. How devastating when you are hit with a two fold stressful situation. I hope you are much better now.
ReplyDeleteI like that card, Nancy. It makes a great T day entry and is a beautifully colored cup of coffee. Too bad you can't taste the coffee right now. I hope that also subsides. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us for T this week, dear. Sorry I am late visiting. I have been playing catch up all week!
That card is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSO sorry to hear that you had COVID. Yes, it is awful. And different for everyone but I am glad that you are recovering.
Happy Tea Day,
Kate
We saw news reports of the devastation across the state. So very sad. So sorry to hear you are sick and I hope you feel better soon. Your card is adorable though I would substitute tea. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness, those storms sound very scary. I'm so sorry you had covid, I had a day last week when I just couldn't warm up (still have no heating) but I'm glad you are OK now. Love your card! I'm very late to the party. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to hear you were OK from the storms as hubby and I have been watching about that. Sorry to hear about you getting sick as well and hope you're on the mend with that. Really love your beautifully painted coffee cup! Brilliant with the shadows!!
ReplyDeleteDear Nancy, it sounds terrible what you write about the tornadoes and their aftermath, so sad that someone from your circle of acquaintances also died, and still such a young person! And then also Covid... definitely not a good time, but from what I read everything turned out well for you, no damaged house, no really bad consequences of illness. Even if it's not nice that the coffee doesn't taste like anything ;-) Btw: I like your card! And I like the word OKAYER. My husband is also ill (according to the test, no Covid, but he's been coughing horribly for a week and there's no end in sight...), I hope he'll be okayer soon too...
ReplyDeleteHappy T Day and
ALL THE BEST! Traude ❤️
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