What is in Kelvin's Head?

The Cure

24/04/2014
Over the past few weeks, I’ve not been terribly well. Bronchitis was the doctor’s diagnosis and it has gone on and on.

I thought it might be helpful to share the advice that I’ve been given in order to get better. After all, it could happen to you.
- paracetamol
- lemsip
- going to the doctor
- cough medicine
- reflexology
- vicks vapour rub
- steroid inhaler
- steaming
- aromatherapy
- eating oranges
- look after yourself
- steam room at the Arlington baths
- don’t use the steam room at the Arlington baths
- go out in the fresh air
- stay in
- decongestant
- garlic
- orange juice
- vitamin C tablets
- multivitamins
- menthol crystals
- staying under the duvet
- making sure you don’t get too hot
- opening the windows
- going to Millport for three months
- make sure you’re getting proper food
- look after yourself
- watch the television
- don’t just watch the television
- lots of vegetables
- the triduum
- incense
- tea-tree oil
- fasting
- antibiotics
- more antibiotics
- sleep
- rest
- jakeman’s throat sweets
- fisherman’s friends
- hot tea
- honey in your tea
- manuka honey
- lots of hot drinks
- let it take its course
- steamy showers
- a bit of sun
- go to the doctor again
- you must go to the doctor again
- stay off work
- just take another week being kind to yourself
- hot toddies
- whisky
- chocolate
I presume, as I am still sneezing and coughing that I’ve missed something. No doubt someone will helpfully give me some further advice.
common cold, consumption, cures for bronchitis

8 responses to “Taking Children to Church”

Kimberly

13/01/2009

gosh, they’ve converted you.

Your father must have been overflowing with joy.

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Lay clerk

13/01/2009

Thinking of having some of your own Kelvin? Maybe a bit of a lifestyle change?

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Stewart

13/01/2009

Kneeling on kneelers is easy. It is during Evensong when your head starts to drop and combined with the warmth that there is a tendency to drop off.

Never that I would drop off during one of your sermons!

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kelvin

13/01/2009

Using kneelers which are wobbling around on a footrest is trickier than for people who find themselves too small to also be able to half perch on the pew at the same time.

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Melissa Holloway

13/01/2009

At St. Mary’s we have the starfish, the boat, and the snake to find. And no need to count the crosses every week, some weeks we count the lillies. (The question is, do you get bonus points for Shona?)

Waiting to see the bread be broken is important, because if you are not careful, you may miss it.

I wouldn’t discount sleeping, either. When you feel welcome and warm, adults who love you lend you their coats for cushions, and the music fills your senses. I think it must be spiritual.

The best, though, is when the bells are ringing. Who is the first to hear them?

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Zebadee

14/01/2009

Taking children to Church–oh yes. To quotes the words of Jesus somewhat out of context, but possibly not ” You are not far from the Kingdom of God”. Or is this actually the KofG?

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gail

14/01/2009

So glad for you, your nephews and your Dad that your 3 generations got the chance to share this very very special experience. I hope you will make every effort to let such moments happen again and again. You all deserve it !
Lay Clerk was evidently having a ‘bah humbug’ moment.
I would say that such moments are a very great joy and a priviledge – especially for those of us who do not have a regular daily contact with children. Godchildren (and nephews/ neices if available) are certainly gifted by The Almighty, reveal the most unexpected of perspectives, and give such love and trust. We have much to learn from them. Praise be !

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Moyra

14/01/2009

I love the chance to take my godchildren to church! We all get so much from the experience.

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