Day 279

It was fun at the visitors center with interesting people and excited tree permit buyers, but I felt ill. I napped in my chair a lot of the evening. I’ve had on and off feelings that I was getting sick but today I admit that I need a day off. I may not get dressed. The only thing I have to do is pick the turkey carcass for dog treat and soup. I’m cold in spite of layers of clothes and that’s not  good.

Day 278

My physical energy was low but my mood was high with Hollie and Megan to laugh with. Chuck did a good job with the turkey and Megan’s fresh pumpkin pie was as star. Lots of left overs and I get the soup. We are always grateful for each other. Today is cold and I will bundle up for my walk to the CofC. It will be busy today with tree permits. I’m looking forward to being out with people. Onward to the December holidays.

Day 277

Thanksgiving and it’s our favorite day to cook together and laugh. There have been years with lots of people and now it’s just the four of us. We buy a small turkey and make mashed potatoes, dressing, and garlic Brussel sprouts. That’s all except tomorrow we will eat Megan’s fresh pumpkin pie. There are so many things and people to be thankful for and right now I’m glad for no headache, warm house, and coffee. It is cold and I might walk bundled up.

Day 276

Wild bomb cyclone yesterday. Spent the day at the window watching the wind and rain. The barometer dropped to the lowest number I have ever seen. I only stepped out to retrieve the trash bins from the curb. I had just put new batteries in my little lantern and lit the wooden wick candle as the power went out. So, I went to bed. This morning is calm and I’m glad. The house is clean, food here for tomorrow and I have no agenda.

Day 275

My mood did not improve until Hollie came and I told her how low I was feeling. It started when Rosalie posted that I could grieve my losses. I cried. I have not let the reality settle in my mind. Then Linda Lee sent a poem about keeping going. Later, Hollie and I went shopping and dinner is already to go. I had low energy and although I cleaned the floors, I didn’t get out for a walk. No go out the door power.

Day 274

Poor restless night and dour mood this morning. Not a propitious start for the day. I confessed to Linda Lee that I have fear of the future since the diagnosis and my increased awareness of how vulnerable and fragile I have begun to feel. So, the antidote is moving and doing something necessary like sweeping the floor. Hollie will visit later and we will make a shopping list for Thanksgiving dinner. I may bundle up for a cold walk. It’s another day of living.

Day 273

Yesterday was a good one! Gee, I like saying that. Drove to the farm comfortably, took on great produce, sat in the car and visited with Hollie and planned for next weeks dinner. Went to two stores and filled my empty clean refrigerator and also racked up 10K steps! Bought the soil for the greenhouse but didn’t find seeds. Art may have some to share. Lots of greetings and hugs. Today is church and I enjoy being there. I am getting healthier..