Day 79

Kim has been gone for three years. He has been in my thoughts so much. I know he found the peace that he wanted and the healing for his body and mind. Today I’ll walk early, maybe stop at PT and then wait for Hollie and Megan for a good visit. We may take the dogs to the beach and probably share a meal. Megan finished her last final yesterday and is already signed up for fall. They are blessings.

Day 78

Yesterday wasn’t better. I felt awful most of the day. Now I’m expecting a better day. Slept well, woke up without a headache, and I have an agenda for healthy living: walk, PT session, lots of kale and spinach, and house sweeping. All will make for a happy day. It’s a calm morning and I will be outside early to beat the wind and traffic. Megan is driving up after work today. I hope to spend time with her tomorrow.

Day 77

After a lot of trips and drama I finally connected with the prescription and now can start getting better. Tonda said that moving the account won’t help. I guess it’s the same all over. I also connected the fitbit Charge with Art’s help. I could start the PT maintenance program today but my head hurts. Darn it all, I live well, concentrate on health and well-being and have these glitches that keep me from enjoying it all. Today is better.

Day 76

Yesterday went from fragile to flat. The cold symptoms and the migraine were followed by an angry moment at the pharmacy after Tonda called and said get your medication and start it immediately. But the pharmacy claimed that had no prescription and no call. Last time this happened I said I would change providers and then I didn’t. This time I will follow through and move my account. So, it was a wasted day of feeling poorly and without energy.

Day 75

Mother’s Day and my family knows better than to go Hallmark on me. Every day is mother’s day. Hollie and Megan are presents any time and every time that we are together. Feeling a bit fragile this morning and beyond watering the orchids, I may not do another thing. Yesterday I tackled part of the little yard. It is a mess. I piled up a considerable amount of weed and tree material. The pear trees are beginning to leaf out.

Day 74

John did the PT evaluation yesterday and I showed significant improvement in strength and agility. I signed up for the maintenance program and will go at least twice a week. I feel comfortable there and know that I will do better with accountability. I picked and ate kale, spinach and green onions yesterday in my pesto pasta. I enjoy walking out and getting the freshest possible greens. Today I have no agenda except the routine walking and simply wandering around.

Day 73

Less wind predicted. I’m glad for that. No call from Tonda yet and I feel better anyway. Today is the last PT that Medicare will pay for and I will sign up for the maintenance program and keep the Tuesday and Friday date with the exercises. I walked 39 miles last week according to the fitbit report and I know I am getting stronger all over.  Yesterday I felt connected at the senior center. Made new friends. It’s all good.