As I’m typing this post, I have a sore throat, cough, fever and runny nose. I also have lost my sense of smell, taste and have a headache.

Yep – I probably have Covid (my PCR test results two days ago haven’t come back yet).

Today was the sickest I’ve felt in over two years. I had no energy to eat, get out of bed or read a book. During the day, I seriously thought I was going to die.

But as I’m slowly getting better, and my symptoms begin to fade, I have also become appreciative of what I do have. An immune system that can fight off the virus. Lovely friends, family and support networks. The ability to nap undisturbed on a comfy bed for three hours.

Typing this now is the best I’ve felt all day. And while I’m functioning at <10% of my usual capacity, it feels really good to have regained some ability to concentrate.

To know your days are numbered, that your body will break, is what gives life urgency and beauty.

Thanks for the reminder, Covid.