Wet morning. Another day in isolation. Oh well, it’s warm and
cozy and I have everything I need. Hollie went to Walmart before 7AM to get
turmeric. Can’t do without it for our arthritis issues. It’s the only anti-inflammatory
without side effects. No agenda except doing the best with what we have. I have
music, puzzles, journal and TV. House is neat and my steps will be on the
rebounder. I wish I had some marvelous insights into what I’ve learned , but I
don’t.
Last Sunday in November. I miss my church. I miss the people
and the liturgy. I miss singing. I made 5K steps again. Inside on the rebounder.
The dogs and I sat in the sun while they used their noses to explore. Chuck has
cleaned out the fence line behind the lemon trees and they had to find out what
was there. Megan’s pumpkin pie is supposed to actually arrive this morning
after three days of not showing up. They get busy with each other.
Clean laundry to start the day. Fresh bedding and towels. It’s
a productive start and I want it to continue. Megan and Ben are coming over
with the pumpkin pie. They were too busy yesterday to finish the project.
Hollie has the soup going. Not me this time. My gas range won’t simmer so I can’t
make soup. The gas company tech says lower flame is dangerous. I actually moved
enough yesterday to get 5K steps. Felt good. My back doesn’t hurt on the
rebounder.
Went to bed full to the brim with our family meal. It was warm and comfortable. I had a chance to talk to Ben while Megan and Hollie cooked. He is interesting and likeable. Today Megan will come with her fresh pumpkin pie as we never eat it on T-Day. If my hip allows, I will be active. I miss walking and moving around in the yard. Next week I’ll ask for help to find out why I’m having pain. Probably an X-ray will tell
Cold clear Thanksgiving morning with family fun on the horizon.
14 pound turkey along with dressing, mashed potatoes, fruit salad, and garlic
brussels will grace our table. Megan is bummed because her dogs can’t come over. JuJu is too aggressive
for now. We are hoping she settles in and may help her with CBD oil or Benadryl.
We still don’t know all her anxiety behaviors and other quirks but on the
whole, she is fitting in. Lots of laps for her to claim. Oh well.
It’s only 7:30 AM and we are back from shopping for T-day dinner.
There were a few other early birds and we could walk down the up aisles without
worry! It’s purple level now and all the restrictions are in force. Not going
to change us much as we are isolating all the time. I had better energy yesterday
and was grateful for it. Today is wet and cold and I hope to get around the
block. My hip pain is feeling less intrusive.
I had minimum success at staying active yesterday and it’s
still better than having to admit to naps and zoning out. More moving today, I
promise myself at least to walking around the block. Lots of dry stuff to
collect and add to the compost bin. Hollie and I may move books. We’ve talked
about it long enough. Time to put muscle instead of words. Nutrition is good
and house is acceptably neat. I wish I had an agenda besides staying awake and feeling
grateful
