Day 257

 

It was sad to sit with Minnie as she left us. Hollie and I both had hands and faces on her telling her how much she’d been loved. I talked to her in the night kind of reviewing her 12 years with us. She was a sweet presence. Today, no agenda although I feel the need to do some sorting in the house. The book cases are still calling for attention. It’s been more than six months since the move and I have decisions to make.

Day 256

 

Minnie’s last day with us. She will cross over later today. Hollie will go with me for  her appointment. Her life has been full and her health since the stroke and thinking are impaired to the point where she is not safe to have around the other dogs or me. She has been much loved. It rained hard enough to wake me up about 3 AM. We need the rain and it is welcome. I didn’t walk yesterday due to the  pain in my back..

Day 255

 

Another beautiful fall morning. Rain is forecast for tomorrow. Today I want to pull weeds in the rose garden. I had a brief walk and my back yelled again. Darn it all. It’s been long enough. I had long texting conversations again l Don’t think I had four hours of socializing but felt connected. JuJu now has a chip. She weighs eleven pounds. She needs a collar since her foster mom hasn’t come with her things yet. Lindsay is having separation anxiety. JuJu is integrated.

Day 254

 

Yes, Jesse did find another patch to take off. The sun worshipping from decades is showing up now. Yesterday was the best walking I’ve had since my back hurt three weeks ago. I am finally getting back to normal. Most of yesterday’s socializing was by text and messenger but it was plentiful. Laundry is put away, vacuuming done, bed made, now for a big breakfast. Might call Michele and make a date for tomorrow. The election news is discouraging for positive change in my country,

Day 253

 

Big event today is a derm appointment. I don’t think Jesse will find any spots to slice off.  Later, Hollie and I will go to Wild Rivers market for sandwiches, zinc and nutritional yeast that were prescribed  my doc. Zinc for immune strength and yeast for vitamin B12. It’s election day. I will avoid news.. I want to find new ways to fill my social four hours. Maybe my sore hip with allow for a good walk. I don’t like tottering like an old lady.

Day 252

 

Juliet wants to sit on my lap but I can’t write that way. I did well with my connections yesterday and am already off to aa busy start today. It is easier than I thought it would be to reach out but what I am learning is that everyone on my list is happy to get a shout out and the reward is news and comfort. Even my minute long conversations while walking count as socializing. I need housework and laundry. Daily routine stuff today.

 

Day 251

Lots of socializing yesterday including a half hour video messaging with Barbara and a promise for a regular visit to do journal art.  I want to tell Dr. P. how I am following his prescription and maybe even inspired others to do more for their connections.  I thoroughly enjoyed Ben and Megan and the food. Today I’ll keep track in my journal so I can add when I find new ways. November came in with a moon that acted like a searchlight. Off to connect