Day 364

Numbered incorrectly somewhere in the year. This is the last day of my 80^th year. Tonda called “throw out the Cipro.” It wasn’t helping. I’m resistant. So another one today and an appointment with a specialist. Must get well. That’s the top of the priority list for the new year. I did get two walks and visited with friends along the way. Many changes have occurred. Some small, some big, more decisions to come. I will live my best life.

Day 363

I want to say that I’m feeling well and can’t. I’m not well. I want to hear from Tonda today with a plan for improving my condition. Yesterday was busy and I managed two walks and duty at the senior center. Felt tired but happy to be out and doing something. I’m going to skip the board of supervisors meeting and get the tax papers finished for my appointment tomorrow. I watched a drug raid down the street yesterday afternoon.

Day 362

I watched Megan drive off. She made a smooth engagment of first gear. Hollie gave her stick shift lessons and all she needs now is practice. Today I’ll be at the bank when it opens to shift money to pay for the car. Back to the senior center. I missed last week when I didn’t feel well enough to be there. Hoping to make it today without any problems. This afternoon I must sort tax stuff. My appointment is Wednesday.

Day 361

Megan and I went to the farm stand. On the way home we stopped to look at cars. I bought one for her: a bright red Chevy Spark. It has a stick shift and she has to learn how to use it. Yesterday was learning curve and she needs practice. I had a long walk and felt better. Today Ky will come to measure Megan’s kitchen space for the remodel. It will make a big difference in the little house.

Day 360

Megan will need the car again next week. If the weather cooperates I can walk to most of my duties: senior center, taxes, board of supervisors meetings, groceries. I will miss my massage with Karen. She would come here with her portable table but she would not bring hot rocks and Della would whine the whole time. I’m not feeling whole yet. The Cipro has had time to make a difference. What’s going on in my body? I want help.

Day 359

Gale winds, thunder and lightning, pouring rain etc. I wish I could stay in bed with the dogs and ignore it. Well, no. They go to the dog wash and I will go to the chiropractor. Errands will get done that have waited all week. It wasn’t the best week for no car. I did get a couple of long walks to appointments and I know that most of the time I can adjust. I will be glad for wheels.

Day 358

Low day, more anti-biotics, news of a specialist over the hill. I must pursue information, find out what I can do, and move on. The wind is blowing a gale. Woke up to lightning and thunder and hoping for a brief clearing for a walk. No moving yesterday was not good. I need to move even if it means bundling up. I can take a couple of bills to the post office. Time to start the chicken soup. New day.