Thank you for all your lovely comments, messages and prayers. Wow what a week! I feel much better today, the old sparkles coming back. I can talk again now without sounding like I have marbles in my mouth.
I was talking to my Mum on Saturday morning on Facetime and she said my face and neck looked swollen. I told her I had trouble swallowing so she told me to phone the NHS direct line and ask for advice because it was hurting to drink. They told me to go to the emergency doctor’s clinic and made me an appointment. The GP said there was an abscess and she wanted to get it lanced so booked me in to the infirmary. All of my friends were in Edinburgh at the Marie Currie Concert so I booked myself a taxi. About 5pm they found they couldn’t lance the abscess and wanted to keep me in overnight. My friends; Rob packed me a case and Jess, Beth, George and Davidona arrived after the concert but they’d only let two of them visit which was for the best. I thought I was going to be out on Sunday but they decided to keep me in hospital another day to do some blood tests as a precaution.
I met a lovely nurse called Elizabeth, she was fabulous and very caring and she told the doctor I’d been a good girl all day Monday so that I could leave. On Monday afternoon my friends George and Emma came to collect me, thank you. I have some marvellous friends in Glasgow and the lovely Pittcock family that came to check on me without asking, Olga I hope you washed your hands after plaiting my hair that was very daring 😉 thank you all. Jess and George kept my Mum informed and visited me as regularly as visiting hours allowed, even though Jess is a singer and I’d told her not to.
One piece of good news was that my younger brother passed his driving theory test first time at the weekend. Friends of our family looked after my brother and got him from and to college and my Mum and Dad came up to Glasgow early on Tuesday morning to bring me home on the Wednesday when I was a bit better for traveling. Mum took one look at me and promptly sent me to bed, after telling me off about my messy bedroom! I woke up three hours later to the sound of the vacuum and a steam mop! I had a big drink of water and pulled the quilt back over my head. I woke up again to the smell of one of my favourite meals cooking, beef stroganoff with new potatoes and vegetables.
On Wednesday I had a lovely surprise, for Christmas my parents had ordered me a glitter sparkle wall makeover to be fitted on the day I normally have no lectures. It is the best present ever!
Ta Dah!
I’m home in Cheshire now feeling much better today. I’ve been making lots of plans. I’ve got some new French songs to learn and I’m going to work on a new composition whilst I feel like this because I’ve never felt so poorly and drained ever and I best capture my emotions (not about being ill that’s over with) in verse.
Charlotte,
Great to see you recovering. As to your photo, a starless tree need not mean a starless photo ;).
God speed to you.
Take care.
-John
Hi John, I told my parents I need to buy a fairy for the top of my tree, there can only be one star in my house ;0. Thank you
Best wishes
Charlotte
I missed the beginning of you hospital stay, but it sounds like all went well. Hope this is your best Christmas so far.
I love every Christmas, family time is so important especially now we all live apart.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Best wishes to you.
Phyllis
Glad to hear you’re getting better!
Thank you 😉 I’ve been crafting today with my Mum and Nana I can’t believe how tiring it was I went and had a sleep for a couple of hours.
Best wishes
Charlotte
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All the best
Charlotte
Amazing, you even sparkle with an IV injection! Those smiles will bring recovery even quicker!
I try not to stay down for long I can usually find something to smile about and there’s plenty of people worse off than me 😉
Best wishes
Charlotte
I have nominated you for a Sunshine Award. Have a wonderful day!
Thank you Christina I appreciate you thinking of me. I should create an award for the best, most supportive blog chums and you would all get one for keeping my spirits up 😉
Best wishes
Charlotte
Dear Charlotte, glad to see you are enjoying a sparkly life now! I appreciated your stopping by my blog. If you continue getting tonsilitis, please consider taking those pesky tonsils out. I did in my twenties and it has made a world of difference in regards to the lessening of winter throat issues!
I’m hoping this is a one off but if it isn’t i won’t mess around 😉
Best wishes
Charlotte
Glad you’re feeling better, Charlotte. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
R
Thank you 😉 I loved your yo Ho Ho cake.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Glad you are feeling better. Take more rest and get well soon. Best wishes to you.
Hi little Panda Mommy, hope you and your lovely children are good 😉 thank you for your good wishes
Charlotte
I’m glad you’re feeling better.
Thanks Eric my Mums got me on restricted iPad and I’ve not been out for a week so I’m a bit stir crazy but I’m going to put Mum and a Dads tree decorations on tomorrow while they’re at work so that’s exciting.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Get Well soon 🙂
Congratulations , I have nominated you for the Sisterhood of the year award. For details Check http://prakritisingh.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/
Hi Prakriti, thank you for your nomination I am very grateful and appreciate that you thought of me ;).
Best wishes
Charlotte
Hey Charlotte, I am glad you fine now.
Take care. I always appreciate work and people I Like 🙂
Hi Charlotte,
So happy to hear that you are recovering. Sending you lots of healing thoughts across the miles! 🙂
Nancy
Thank you Nancy. I’m very relieved I’m feeling better only two days left on my medicine now. I’m not used to taking tablets and I’ll be glad when I stop feeling so sleepy.
All the best
Charlotte
Glad you’re feeling better! Being sick is never fun and losing your voice when you love to sing is just adding insult to injury. Praying you finish healing up quickly! 🙂
Continue to get better and have a fabulous Christmas and 2014!
Thanks Thomas, I know I’m feeling much better today I feel like I’ve got to go out soon and I’ve been fine lozicking around until now 😉
Best wishes
Charlotte
So glad you’re feeling better Charlotte! I hope you can sing soon <3
Hi Davina, it’s weird after singing every day to take two weeks off. I’ve started doing my vocalise humming today and I’ve been composing. I’ve been missing everyone today.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Glad you are feeling more yourself. Love the glitter wall.
Thanks Dale, I’m going out for the first time in two weeks tomorrow yay! Can’t wait.
Best wishes
Charlotte
Wrap up warm and enjoy yourself.
Enjoy your blog! thanks for sharing : )
You truly do look sparkly – and happy and beautiful and vivacious. I hope you feel as happy on the inside as you look on the outside 🙂
Charlotte,
That it could help you in the future, I have had some luck with Goldenseal, Echinacea, and Elderberry extract. These have antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
If I could take one, it would be Goldenseal.
Please do your own research and consult your GP.
Take care.
-John
It is great news that you are back to your normal, energetic and happy self…wish you the best in your recovery. I feel guilty, as you were sick & bedridden, I was galloping around the globe having fun with my travels 🙂
Take care, and keep that great smile going!