DAY 5 - 

Dear Immune System, 

Wow do I appreciate you.

As you know, I just had a fever for the past two days, and it was soooooo awful. Everything hurt, I mean everything, from my pounding head to my burning throat to my muscles all over my body. Even my teeth hurt. The misery. The pain. It was inescapable. But thanks to you, today my fever is gone, and even though I’m exhausted and still feeling below par, it’s like I have a Whole New Life. I’m serious it really feels that dramatic.

So I want to thank you and honor you and send you some major love. YOU, my amazing immune system who keeps me well 99% of the time. I mean honestly! I walk around perfectly healthy, enjoying my vibrant life, almost ALWAYS. You are so good at your job that I barely even notice you... until of course one of those buggers gets by you and infects me. Please don’t feel bad, because I totally accept responsibility. I’ve been getting less sleep than I need, I’ve been eating way too much sugar, and I’ve not been managing my stress that well. Totally my bad! I’m sorry that I’ve been making your job so hard lately. In fact, I’m super impressed that you were able to nurse me back to health so quickly given the circumstances you’ve been dealing with.

Thank you thank you thank you for always doing your best and being the most awesome immune system I could ever ask for.

I love you.