Thursday, June 30, 2011

Learning to Appreciate the Small Things

I'm experiencing one of those life lessons that makes you appreciate what you have. Or used to have. In my case, its my voice. Usually when I lose my voice I cough a bit and its back within half an hour or so. I haven't been able to speak much for about 24 hours, and since this morning I've only been able to whisper. Not even squeak, except when I cough or try to clear my throat. Josh always laughs at me when I do this. It does sound rather ridiculous.
I'm so grateful I didn't start feeling sick until after my grandma's funeral on Monday. Which was amazing, incredible, beautiful, etc. I was able to visit with family. I was able to sing with my cousins and our children in her honor. Joey and I practiced the songs for a couple days leading up to it so she'd be ready, and she loved it so much she still wants me to sing those 3 songs with her everyday. Her disappointment this morning when I could barely whisper that I couldn't because I had no voice was almost unbearable for me. She still looks at me funny when I try to talk to her, I think its freaking her out a bit. :)
I want to be able to speak and sing again. I want to laugh at my goofy children and husband. Until then, I wish Josh knew sign language or Kaela was around! Haha

2 comments:

katelinklug said...

I'm sorry for you and jealous all at the same time :) I have never once lost my voice! I have tried several times and still nothing. I had always wanted to. Don't know why :) I think though now having a toddler it would be bad not to be able to speak.

balloongal said...

I'm glad it didn't happen until after the funeral for you- especially with practicing so much with Joey. I lost my voice the day before the funeral. I'm so glad my sister was able to sing my song with me. I didn't put much effort into the everybody songs, but I was there for them.
You're just going to have to teach Josh some simple signs.