A Virus

A virus takes your energy And everything it saps Results in lack of everything Except, of course, for naps.

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Deb M

Date: 1/22/2025 1:26:00 PM

Its awful being unwell ilene…l hope you feel better very quickly! Debx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/22/2025 2:42:00 AM

- Virus drains you of all your energy... it's normal to feel both weak and useless... hope you get well soon, Ilene :) - hugs

Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/22/2025 5:30:00 AM

Thank you so much, Anne-Lise! I’m finally starting to feel a bit better. I appreciate the good wishes…..

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 1/21/2025 6:27:00 AM

A virus can lay you low and recovery can be slow, but this much you should know: it's here today, gone tomorrow! Best wishes to you and hunny on a speedy recovery. Maurice

Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/22/2025 5:31:00 AM

Love your rhyming comment, Maurice! Thank you for reaching out. Wish it lasted just a day, but we’re getting better now…

Hannah Borke

Date: 1/20/2025 8:26:00 PM

Get well soon

Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/22/2025 5:31:00 AM

Thank you, Hannah!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/20/2025 8:12:00 PM

Reads like yon have come down with a virus, Ilene. I don't think I've ever -- ever -- seen a 4-line rhymer from you before. Feel better soon. ~ Gershon

Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/22/2025 5:32:00 AM

Ha! Your comment made me laugh, Gershon, which is just what I needed! Thank you!

Jan Allison

Date: 1/20/2025 4:32:00 PM

Sleep is your body's way of healing Ilene, just look after yourself and hubby and i hope you are both well soon. hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer
Date: 1/22/2025 5:33:00 AM

Thank you for all your support, Jan! It means a lot to me…