Silence..

So I've been getting over a cold the last few days and have learned to appreciate what I have in the process.  Now there are many things one can value when you are sick.. someone taking care of you, health insurance, not having a serious condition.. etc.  In my case, I appreciate the way I am able to communicate every day... that is, except for the last two days.  For the first time ever, I have completely lost my voice.  For the last two days I have not been able to communicate verbally.   I have been able to manage a  light whisper today but not even worth attempting to have a conversation.  I could barely order a cup of tea, hoping the cashier could read my lips.  I have to tap on the table to get the attention of someone across the table from me.  I can't take phone calls meanwhile my mom keeps calling me to see how I'm doing.  It is quite a challenging position to be in and tough to adapt to in such a short time.  I'm sure if this was a permanent condition (hoping that's not the case) I would learn the skills through Occupational therapy to get me through my day to day life.  Since I don't have those skills I've been adapting on my own... writing notes on paper, mouthed words slowly so people can read my lips, I even downloaded an app on my iPad that allows me to type a text that the device will read it allowed.  (This one was a lot of fun but not practical for every instance.)  I will say thought... as difficult as it has been, I do think some where during the two days, I actually started to appreciate the silence.  It seems that my girlfriend also appreciates the silence : /