#46: Blessing in Disguise
While getting mildly sick is a nuisance for most, there are some who secretly relish the excuse for a bit of extra rest. A scratchy throat or a stuffy nose becomes a temporary free pass – justification for staying in bed, postponing chores, and perhaps even getting out of work with a clear conscience. While nobody wishes for illness, there can be some upsides to it.
How’s this for some silver lining? This person lived with a silent threat, a tumor slowly growing for years. Ironically, it was the unrelated discomfort of illness that lowered their defenses, finally revealing the pain of something far more serious. Obviously, having a tumor sucks, but if they hadn’t gotten sick, it may have been left undiscovered until too late!