Cold Sore

Ok, so I remember having a cold sore only twice in my life - once in high school and once again about 20 years ago (I remember because of where we lived - the neighbor who asked me about it -  yes: embarrassing).

Make that 3 times.

Sunday afternoon my lip kept itching / tingling. The Husband said quick, put some licorice on it.  He swears by this natural treatment.

I have felt all week like that is the first thing people see when they look at me - this massive, ugly thing front-and-center on my lip.  The Husband assures me it's very small and unobtrusive for a cold sore. Doesn't feel that way.

I'm still applying licorice.  And it is looking better, though I'm still uncomfortable with it.

So I guess today I'm grateful for licorice root that kept my cold sore from blossoming out hugely enough to enter a room before I do.

Our traditional Thanksgiving weekend activity of putting up the Christmas tree and other small Christmas decorations was accomplished.  Along with the accompanying vacuuming and tidying up. Made for a nicely productive day at home with nowhere to go, no crowds to fight, no pressure from anything.  Lovely.

I'm also grateful for a son and daughter-in-law that visited us yesterday.  There was other family for them to see but they made sure to spend time with us, helping us to feel like a priority even though it might have been somewhat inconvenient for them.  It made our day.  (And The Husband totally loved having the 6 week old snuggle in his arms for a nap.  I think there's a bond there with those two.)

And I'm grateful for "enough".