The upside of being ill
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381837)
Rockingham, Australia
November 11, 2021 6:09am CST
I have been quite ill for over a week but am starting to improve now after a course of antibiotics. Vince has been very attentive but I think he has a button which automatically activates when he sees me. It makes him say ‘What are you doing out of bed?’ 
Being ill has had its upside though. He can now stack the dishwasher and run it. Sometimes he even manages to remember to unload it! He can operate the washing machine and knows not to put dark things in with light clothes. His pegging out leaves a bit to be desired but I’m not going to complain about a small thing like that.
He has supplied appetising, small meals and brought me countless cups of water when I needed them. I think I have a keeper.
The photo is of him in his first car. I think he was trying to turn it over. Luckily, he failed.
Being ill has had its upside though. He can now stack the dishwasher and run it. Sometimes he even manages to remember to unload it! He can operate the washing machine and knows not to put dark things in with light clothes. His pegging out leaves a bit to be desired but I’m not going to complain about a small thing like that.
He has supplied appetising, small meals and brought me countless cups of water when I needed them. I think I have a keeper.
The photo is of him in his first car. I think he was trying to turn it over. Luckily, he failed.18 people like this
20 responses
@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
11 Nov 21
A lovely photo..bless Judy.
I am so sorry to hear you had been so very ill. Not like you , is it?
I know your husband is a good guy.
I pray you are on the up and up now mate
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Nov 21
Thanks and I'm pleased to say I'm definitely on the mend now. I don't get ill very often but I really felt terrible this time around. My sister-in-law says she has several friends who have been much the same so I guess it's just a bug.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
11 Nov 21
@JudyEv Yes Judy and I know you dont like being tied down like that as you are always so active.
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@DaddyEvil (174268)
• United States
11 Nov 21
I started to say something about how old that car looks but decided that wouldn't be polite.
I am happy he's taking such good care of you. 
Pretty wasn't feeling well a few days ago and acted shocked when I ask if I could make her something to eat... I cook for both of us all the time. I don't know why she was shocked by my offer. 
I am happy he's taking such good care of you.
Pretty wasn't feeling well a few days ago and acted shocked when I ask if I could make her something to eat... I cook for both of us all the time. I don't know why she was shocked by my offer. 1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174268)
• United States
13 Nov 21
@JudyEv 
Oh, wow! I'm sure a lot of people would have tried that if they were in similar circumstances! I've never seen anyone drive a car with a hand throttle.
Oh, wow! I'm sure a lot of people would have tried that if they were in similar circumstances! I've never seen anyone drive a car with a hand throttle. 1 person likes this
@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 21
@DaddyEvil I don't suppose they make them with hand throttles nowadays.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Nov 21
Sure glad you're getting better, Judy. It's always a blessing when you have a good nursemaid!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
13 Nov 21
@JudyEv Your husband was good to take such good care of you!
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
14 Nov 21
@1creekgirl He was indeed and I was very grateful.
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@snowy22315 (208759)
• United States
11 Nov 21
Vince is turning out to be a pretty good househusband. I think you should keep him... Feel better.
. Feel better.1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (208759)
• United States
13 Nov 21
@JudyEv Work in progress..I won't tell you what friend did the other day. He's hopeless! He can't even make coffee without spilling it or overloading the basket.He can only be entrusted with safe delivery.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
15 Nov 21
My husband is trained to bring in takeaway if I'm not feeling well. If he is left to running the household for a longer period of time, he can manage frozen foods without burning the place down.
He isn't very good at cleaning up after himself, unfortunately. Even under normal circumstances, he tends to leave a trail of debris in his wake. It's like there is some bit of his brain that does not say to put things into the trash or recycling rather than on the counter. 
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@wolfgirl569 (135601)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Nov 21
He has learned a lot. Glad he didnt turn the car over
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Nov 21
I'm glad you are getting better @JudyEv! I have become quite a caretaker over the period of this year with Anne's cancer treatment. I sometimes do two loads of laundry in a day and mop the floor as well.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Nov 21
@JudyEv Aww, thanks Judy. Very sweet.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
11 Nov 21
I'm glad Vince has been taking care of you. What is pegging out? Hope you're feeling better. Great picture.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
13 Nov 21
@JudyEv OK. Thanks for the explanation.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
11 Nov 21
Nice opportunity to get your husband trained.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Nov 21
So true - as long as he doesn't forget it all by next time.
@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
11 Nov 21
I get worried when mom is sick but even when shes healthy I do the dishes.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 21
You are a good son to help her in this way. It makes a difference to a person's day to get a little bit of help.
@FourWalls (86580)
• United States
11 Nov 21
Ah, so you can train them after all!!!! 
Glad you’re feeling better.
Glad you’re feeling better. 1 person likes this
@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 21
I try to make a fuss of him when he is sick but after a few days I'm just wishing he'd get better - but I don't say that. 
@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
11 Nov 21
That's quite a picture of Vince in his first car.
I'm glad you're on the mend and that Vince has been able to take care of things. I'm sure he'll be happy when you're back on your feet and in charge
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Nov 21
I think he has been a bit worried as I was ill well over a week.
