Oops!... I Did it Again!

I did it this time last year, and I'll be dog-gone if I didn't do it again. I've been doing a lot of work in the yard this week, trying to tame the suburban jungle that used to be a nicely manicured garden-esque lawn. Somewhere in all the weed-pulling I got hold of some poison ivy. Both forearms are covered from wrist to elbow, it's between my finger, a spot on my neck and cheek... I even have it in places that that only Kim and my doctor get to see and I won't mention here, but you get my drift. I know, TMI. (Don't ask me how...I had on work gloves and washed my hands with hot soapy water right after taking the gloves off.)

I've using (and having success with) Cortaid Poison Ivy Care Treatment Kit which comes with two little bottles of magic potion. One is a white cream loaded with little granules with which to scrub the effected area. It felt so GOOD to just grind it in, rub really hard, and wash it away with hot water. After patting dry, I then spritzed on a clear sealant which dries up the ooze and stops the itch... for a little while. I'm still tempted to just rub my arms against my shirt as hard as I can.

While I recommend the product, I do not recommend the experience. This is not my idea of a fun summer vacation. I've got to be more careful in the future. Now at this point I'd usually quote a passage from the Bible and try to draw some spiritual application. I'll "leaf" that to you this time. My only advice is learn what this stuff looks like and stay away from it!