I coughed all Friday evening but nothing hurt.  Yesterday, Saturday, I
coughed all day but still nothing hurt.  I stayed up in pain until almost 2
in the morning and then I awakened at about 5 this morning with the sorest
throat I think I have ever had since I was a teenager.  It is like someone
hit me on the left side of my neck with a hammer.  I may have to go to the
hospital today to the emergency room, which I absolutely hate, or wait till
tomorrow to go to our family doctor.  I have never had my tonsils out either
so sometimes that makes it worse.  Anyhow, for what it is worth, I'd
appreciate your prayers today.  Man, I hate being sick.

Phil.