Everyone always talks about how miserable it is to be sick away from home... Not having the comfort of your own bed and bathroom, or your mom to give you medicine, make you toast, or take care of you.
The inevitable finally came, and I got to have my first experience with being sick in college. Last night, I suddenly felt weak, achy, tired, and nauseated. I definitely got sick, and it definitely wasn't fun (being sick never is).
However, I could not have asked for a more loving friend group to look out for me. My roommate is the best. Seriously. Going into college you hear all these horror stories of getting stuck with a creepy, annoying, or flat-out impossible roommate. I've even seen some of these stories playing out since I got to school. So the fact that I have an amazing roommate and we get along so well is great to begin with.
Then, despite the fact that she hates being around people when they're sick (who doesn't?) and our other friend and I played a not-so-nice prank on her a mere hour earlier, the moment it became obvious that I was definitely sick, she didn't hesitate to do everything in her power to make me comfortable. She gave up her spot on the futon, covering it with a sheet and setting up a cozy little place for me to lay for the night; she went and got me some pop to settle my stomach, and made sure I was as comfortable as possible. This morning (or, by the time I was actually up and around I guess it was the afternoon) she came back into the room, and was like, "Small group was so fun this morning, we were all in a funny mood and it was just a lot of fun... and I made you something!" She dug around in her backpack, then, with a funny grin on her face, pulled out a folded piece of paper and handed it to me.
Even though she knows I'm not crazy about Beyonce and she intentionally misused your/you're, she knew it would brighten my day... and it did.
My other friends came by to bring me a little something to eat, and were willing to help me out in anyway they could. As much as I hate being sick, I really can't complain. Coming into a new setting and starting this next chapter of my life has been so enjoyable, and the friends I've already made in these first few months of school have been nothing short of huge blessings. Thinking of all the fun adventures we've gone on and feats we've accomplished (two seasons of The Blacklist in one week... it was sooo goooood)... The memories we've made are only sure to multiply, and for that, I am thankful.
Here's to Thanksgiving, solid friendships, and long days spent in bed.
~ Philippians 4:19
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