Working out of my cocoon

I am working my way out of this cocoon I have been in for 4 .5 days now. Wow. This flu bug is awful. I have made my way to the couch today. I felt better yesterday afternoon. A friend, Ruth, brought us some wonderful soup for dinner. I decided I felt well enough to sit at the table and eat with Mark and the kids. Once I had eaten, my shoulders were shaking and I had no energy left. Back to bed I went. I woke up this morning feeling SO much better. Mark had to go out of town again today, so I decided I would take E to school. The longer I was up, I felt that I could go to work for a few hours. After finally having E and myslef dressed, we head out the door. I make it through dropping her off and as I walk out, the sweat appears on my brow. I begin to feel weak, but head to the office anyway. I am driving around in the rain, no parking close. At this point, I am shaking and sweating. So, I called in and told Liz that I was headed back home. So, now I am back on the couch. However, I am no longer under the weight of 2 quilts in addition to the sheets and spread of our bed. I don't have the chills like earlier this week; my cough is much better; more energy. I think I am on my way to coming out of this darkness called the flu.

THANK YOU!!! To those who have helped with the kids, brought over dinner and called to check on me!