My 2 Weeks Of Not Being Able To Taste

I recently came down with some terrible influenza virus that seemed to linger on and on.

Then, while it was on its way out, my sinuses got all weird.

I’m not sure if they were infected or plugged or just mad at me—but they were certainly uncooperative.

My head hurt all the time and I couldn’t smell or taste anymore.

I was miserable.

At the end of my rope, I asked my wife to get me a Neti Pot.

I was embarrassed to even bring it up.

I’ve mocked this strange little nasal teapot on several occasions.

But now I was desperate and willing to try anything.

After a few days of constant decongestant medication and regular tea parties for my nose, the clouds began to break…  I could kinda-sorta taste again.

Now, I’m almost back to normal. What a relief!

I know I sound pathetic, but c’mon, not being able to taste food for 2 weeks??!!?!!

The sparkle had disappeared from my eyes—I was lost and confused.

A world without flavor is no world at all.

This reminds me of the Message Bible’s paraphrase of Jesus’ famous “you are the salt of the earth” teaching:

You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. (Matthew 5.13, 14)

More on the subject of having full-use of your senses tomorrow…