Create.

Oh Teena, I am so sorry. :( But first of all, you should stop blaming yourself! You had no idea you were going to get pneumonia, no one would. Most of us run in bad weather with colds and honestly, you probably would have gotten pneumonia whether you ran on the TM or outside is my opinion.

They may have told you this, but be sure to drink lots of fluids to thin the secretions, do deep breathing exercises (did they give you an incentive spirometer??) and most importantly REST REST REST (against all of your natural inclinations :) ) so your body can do it's job. No worries, not all is lost, you are doing great and will still be a great runner when this is all done. :)

So sorry you have to miss Grandma Bessie's viewing tomorrow, that is so heartbreaking. :( :(

I'm sorry to hear you are sick! But, Brooke is 100% right, you would have come down with pneumonia regardless. Exposure to cold/wet weather and exercise do not cause pneumonia. So, don't beat yourself up over that. Get lots of rest and take your antibiotics.

Thanks Brooke and Matt.

No, they did not give me an incentive spirometer. They gave me an injection of rocephin, prescriptions for Vibramycin, Hycodan, prednisone, and increased my asthma meds.

I am trying not to be mad at myself, but it's hard not to be. I felt crappy throughout the entire run but forced myself to finish believing I felt crappy because my miles have been so low. Hindsight is 20/20.

I cannot believe that yesterday I was able to run 18 miles and today I can't even walk to the bathroom without help.

The only thing I can keep down is flat Sprite. I had a couple bites of jello as well.

As for resting ... trust me ... I will. I can't even get out of bed. Pathetic. I am such a baby.

Oh Teena ... I am so sorry to hear about this. I have a problem with strong doses of penicillin too.

Here's your get-well joke:

Two sisters, one blonde and one brunette, inherit the family ranch. Unfortunately, after just a few years, they are in financial trouble. In order to keep the bank from repossessing the ranch, they need to purchase a bull from the stockyard in a far town so that they can breed their own stock.

They only have $600 left. Upon leaving, the brunette tells her sister, 'When I get there, if I decide to buy the bull, I'll contact you to drive out after me and haul it home.'

The brunette arrives at the stockyard, inspects the bull, and decides she wants to buy it. The man tells her that he will sell it for $599, no less. After paying him, she drives to the nearest town to send her sister a telegram to tell her the news. She walks into the telegraph office and says, 'I want to send a telegram to my sister telling her that I've bought a bull for our ranch. I need her to hitch the trailer to our pickup truck and drive out here so we can haul it home.'

The telegraph operator explains that he'll be glad to help her, then adds, 'It's just 99 cents a word.' Well, after paying for the bull, the brunette only has $1 left. She realizes that she'll only be able to send her sister one word.

After a few minutes of thinking, she nods and says, 'I want you to send her the word 'comfortable.'

The operator shakes his head. 'How is she ever going to know that you want her to hitch the trailer to your pickup truck and drive out here to haul that bull back to your ranch if you send her just the word 'comfortable?'

The brunette explains, 'My sister's blonde. The word's big. She'll read it very slowly ... com-for-da-bull.'

Oh ya big puss,dress up real warm, get a wheelchair and go to the funeral.

Bonnie,

You always put a smile on my face. Your jokes are the best!! :)

Slick,

Nothing like just saying it how you mean it. I have thought about going and wearing a mask. I don't know if people would appreciate that though.

Also, if I had any energy I would come and kick your trash since I hate that word you used with me! Fortunately for you I don't. I will always LOVE how you just call them as you see them though. :)

I was actually a little worried Teena, I had posted the joke before I read about Grandma Bessie ... I am so sorry to hear about your loss. HUGS.

Thank you, Bonnie.

Well, I have to agree with Slick on this one. Wear a mask, get a wheelchair, whatever and go. Pneumonia isn't contagious is it?

I am so sorry that you are so sick!! This will disrupt your week and that is so lame!!

Rhett and I send our best wishes for a quick recovery. Also, LOVE the blonde joke. Only true blondes really appreciate good blonde jokes. We love you and can't wait for you to be better.

Oh Yowzza, looks like somebodys good humor bar melted too! You better go back to the ER and get some better drugs. Maybe that will help you get better faster!

Slick,

I know, my humor kind of stinks right now. :(

However, the drugs they gave me seem to be working some. I don't feel nearly as miserable as I did yesterday.

Doone,

It is my understanding that pneumonia itself is very hard to catch since it is an infection in the lungs. However, the bacteria/viruses that cause pneumonia are very contagious. In other words, it would be very easy to catch a cold or the flu from me.

However, I have been on antibiotics for nearly 24 hours now. Maybe I should go and just wear a mask. Last night Ryan was adamant that I do not go. However, my breathing is much better this morning and I am going to try to eat something.

What do you think?

PS

I don't want to make people uncomfortable. There will be a lot of elderly there as well as my pregnant SIL. I cannot help but cough a lot. I would definitely wear a mask though.

** Going to the funeral. I will wear a mask.

Thank you for all of the kind words.

I love you guys. :)

(Slick, I will stop being such a "wuss." :) :) :) )

Life is a tough task master....and it seems as though you've been thrown a curve ball. You have to weigh out the risks not only to yourself but the loved ones around you. If it's safe or you can isolate yourself to a safe place away from unsuspecting vulnerable then by all means go. If not, well the smart thing to do would have you just chill at home and have somebody in the family video the proceedings for you to view later! I know it's a tough decision, and we all know what a triple AAA personality you are. So think this one out very carefully for all concerned.

Hey, have you got one of those big bubble things that you could get inside and roll to the church?

Teena - Wow! so sorry you are sick, I hope you get the rest you need. I do agree with Brook and Matt you don't need to beat yourself up over your run, I am sure that is not what caused your sickness.

If you go just make sure you stay away from everyone. Hide out in the back with your mask. You can pretend you are Michael Jackson.

Oh SSF ~ I am so so so so sorry you have pneumonia! I hope you didn't catch it (the cold) indirectly from us!

I'm glad RY took care of you and you got some meds in your system! Breaks my heart to see you sick and feeling awful and torn about Grandma Bessie's funeral!

I have no doubt that you will go and make the best of it as you always do!

Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

What can I do for you? please let me help!

I love you so much! :)

I am picturing you hiding behind a mask like Michael Jackson!! :D (Kathie- you're too funny) :)

Teena, once again you showed your true grit and just how amazing you are. I'm sure you did the right thing going to the funeral and supporting the family. I'm so sorry you are so sick.

Hoping and praying you have a speedy recovery. Let Ryan keep taking care of you. You're in good hands.

get better soon, Teena!

I'm glad you feel well enough to go to the funeral, I really think you'd regret it if you didn't. If you are wearing a mask and steer clear and don't shake hands everyone will be fine! ppbbbttt if they're not! Or, you could always try the bubble slick suggested :)

I'm sorry you are so sick and laid out, but I'm with Brooke, don't blame yourself. No one knew this would happen, we all run in all kinds of weather and you've probably run in worse and not had such a bad effect. I will send my thoughts and prayers your way for a speedy recovery!

so sorry you are sick, teena. rest well and take care. i hope you feel better soon.

bonnie - :D LOL.

Thank you one million times over, everyone. They say that one can never have too many friends. One of the wonderful things that has come to me through running is all of you. Truly, I appreciate your friendship. :)