Now there's a reason why I'm screaming online. It's because I can't do it in real life. Why? Cos a pretty bad case of strep throat left me mute, dehydrated and emaciated (it's easier to swallow now, but not quite so for talking).
What's strep throat?
But enough with the biology dilly-dally, let's just say I found it so tough not being able to talk, sing in the shower, or even eat or drink properly (in the first few days, I'm alright with those things now of course).
Today, I went back to school because my fever was gone, my bag wasn't really that heavy, but there was something extra in it - scrap paper.
I had to write out everything I would have otherwise spoken aloud, I had to combine facial expressions while writing to convey the true meaning behind the message, and it was really tough to catch up with conversations or to get other people to stick around long enough for me to finish my opinion (which, thankfully, didn't happen too much, in fact, it only happened once!).
It felt really awkward to write out a small note at the top of my chemistry quiz to book a re-quiz for the one I missed on Monday (I believe it is good that I didn't go to school and instead went to the doctor, because neglected strep throat could cause scarlet fever and I do NOT want to get into opening that can of worms).
I realized that I should never have taken my voice for granted, your voice is the most precious thing in the world. It is the most effective, efficient, God-given way to communicate. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise! It doesn't matter if you have a croaky voice or a wheezy one, cherish it! No matter what, it is still yours, it is your instrument for expressing your opinions and your emotions or just small social acts in general.
In the end, while thinking up how to write this post, a bible verse came to mind:
1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
Yes! Take care of yourself, do not take anything that is a part of you for granted, heck, don't take anything that is God-given for granted! Because you were bought at a price - the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Don't take this immeasurably precious (how many times has Vanassa used precious in this post already?) gift for granted either!
So take care of yourself, honor God with your bodies! Your voices are made to honor Him, and to also get you about your daily life.
No hate pleze,
PEACE!!
