Day 173

I’m off the med for wo weeks and then try another kind. Now have nasal spray to clear the sinus drainage. Hope it works. Productive and pleasant lunch and beach trip with Rosalie. She is excited about OLLI and is already researching how it work. We are planning a proposal for a writing/conscious aging class. Our times together are stimulating and we are a dynamic team. Kelle enjoyed her visit with Sarah. Today is CofC and a trip to the dispensary for 1/1 oil.

Day 172

The hearing test resulted in having the wax out and I doubted the information. It was more sales pitch than anything and they wanted me to spend $10K that I don’t think I need. Yes, high pitched voices are harder to understand and I’m good at asking for a repeat. Kelle found a whole lot of clothes and we had Mexican food on the way home. This morning is my appointment with Dr. V. about the blood pressure medication. Hollie will go with me.

Day 171

Connected with Dr. V. and have an appointment on Thursday. Hollie wants to go with me. Kelle and I walked to Seaquake for lunch after the BOS. Big chef salad and a pint of blonde ale. Later I walked to Walgreens to get my eye drops and snagged my arm on a nail sticking out of a pole. While waiting in line I talked to a man who turned out to be one of Hollie’s second graders way back. It was a special conversation.

Day 170

Garden shed cleaned out and reorganization today after I attend the BOS. Good walking and interesting Dem committee meeting yesterday. We are eating junk plus one meal of vegs. Must get over the habit of junk with Kelle. I will regret too much off food plan time. The weather has been perfect for being outside. Trying to connect with doctor about the elevation in my blood pressure through the portal. I need a medical connection that is more available. I want to be well.

Day 169

Church was fine until they sang Amazing Grace and I teared up. My escape from the vehicle was definitely by Grace. I received prayers of gratitude and was grateful for them. Kelle was surprised by the new terminal. We talked and walked and ate at Wing Wah. Later had a beer and junk food. Today we will accomplish reorganizing the garden shed and assessing the fuel tank painting. It’s good to have her here. We have the week planned for together and apart activities.

Day 168

Church first. Gratitude prayers. Then off to the airport to pick up Kelle. I’m happy that she is coming and I have her room all fresh and clean. The writing class was engaging and deep again. I have enjoyed the two writing classes more than anything I can remember in years. I need to find a way to keep connected to writing with others besides Tea and Stories group. We will get out and walk. Kelle will need it after a day of travel.

Day 167

Friday I felt normal. No sudden startles, no flashes of blue, good walking. Into the history books go the near miss and gratitude for my survival instinct. Farmers’ Market this morning. Hollie is still away so I will go alone. I hear there are peaches and plums plus a load of vegs as Kelle arrives tomorrow and I want lots of choices. We usually eat out too. I expect to gain a couple of pounds while she is here. High point: my writing class.