Settled and On the Mend

John and I have been in California for a month and a half and I have been sick for most of that time. I came down with a cold/flu thing a little over a month ago and now I have a cough that has been lingering for 4 weeks. Yes, I'm drinking plenty of fluids and getting as much sleep as I can, but it made my lungs sore and my back tense up. I did go to the doctor and he said I just need time to heal...

Fortunately, my employer has been very understanding and I was able to work from home for a few days when it was really bad. Every day is just a little bit better and I have learned to be grateful for all the little things - like each moment I'm not coughing. John was also sick for a few days and he still has a bit of a cough, too, but it didn't hit him quite as hard. I'm grateful for that, too.

Meanwhile, we've moved into our new apartment, found our grocery stores, walked along the beach, and even tried one of the local restaurants. We've still got a lot of unpacking to do, but I think we're feeling settled in. The weather is moderate and beautiful, the traffic in our area isn't too horrible, and I think we're going to manage for the next 7 months!

We're looking forward to visitors! Our apartment is a 2 bedroom, so we've got space and an air mattress! Let us know when you're stopping by!