Wasps abound in our yard!

So, this morning, I’m up and out cleaning up weeds.

As I approach a grassy area, I chop down the stalks.  I hear a buzzing sound — perhaps mosquitos or other winged creatures.

Other winged creatures, for sure!  Here was the old colony of wasps from last year.  They had transplanted themselves about 20 meters to the other side of the yard.  And they were a little mad I was disturbing them

One planted his stinger in the area of my upper lip, left hand side!  Now, last year I had experienced three wasp bites, and ended up at the doctors.  I guess I’m allergic.  So, after completing a bit more gardening, I hurried through a shower and ended up at hospital emergency.  My doctor was there doing rounds.  He looked.  I was swelling.  Prescribed two shots — Benedryl and cortisone. 

The expansion of swelling stopped in a few minutes.  But the swelling going down is another question.  Jill nixed an evening visit since I looked out of shape (I had visited two other people and gone shopping in between).  I also practiced speaking my Sunday sermon. 

I feel fine, but I don’t look so good!  Ought to keep people awake tomorrow trying to figure out who gave me a fat lip.  Oh well, some days your sermons don’t get complete attention!