day 340

White roofs, bright stars, and crunchy grass. Last day of January. After church the annual meeting will occur. I’m worried that our little congregation can’t maintain Fr. David. If we move to a lay ministry, I will not stay. I will go back to my own version of spiritual connection. There’s always Brookings but I’m not in favor of the drive. Bone broth is bubbling and a chicken will be roasting. Hope for a long walk later when it warms up. 

Day 339

Had a long phone conversation with Jackie yesterday. More satisfying than texting or messagine. Must do more of that. I like personal conversations with meaning. Today is farm stand day and I need a load of good stuff. My empty refrigerator calls for greens and other vegetables. Maybe Megan will go with me and grab some for herself. I took the last of the pills and now I want to feel well again. Life is good and I like mine.

Day 338

Yesterday did not improve. I did get a brief walk but no energy to enjoy it. I had a fuzzy head and lead feet. Stormy today and I will get out for groceries to put in the newly cold refrigerator. I emptied it when it was too warm to save anything. I could spend time with house chores. The floors always need attention especially with four dogs running in and out in the wet weather. Our integration is working well.

day 337

Wet and windy. Today is senior center duty and I am looking forward to getting out with people. May get the part for the refrigerator later today and then I can shop. Had a lovely visit with Carol yesterday, tea and talk. Need more of that. My head still aches. Tonda says I have to take all the pills and I will. Why am I feeling worse with the medication than before I took it? The infection is a mystery.

Day 336

My refrigerator contents have evacuated to Megan’s house. Need a part so it will defrost. Nice to have a spare close by. The board meeting was long. Lots of serious talk about Last Chance and how the future looks for traffic. Personal knowledge that it has been sinking since 1967 when the patching was daily. Today I’ll get out for a walk. Too long in the house, waiting for others, getting wimpy, not good for attitude or body. New day.

day 335

The refrigerator guy didn’t show up. I waited. No walk. I’ll call again this morning and see if I can pin down a time for him so I can go to the board of supervisors meeting. I want to get outside! I need to walk. I’m addicted and need a fix. Yesterday the senior center was full of stories. I laughed a lot and loved it. What a treat to be part of the community. Volunteering makes a big life.

Day 334

At church I asked for prayers of gratitude for my iron scores. It has taken 2 ½ years to get to normal range. Now the bones and the immune system still need strengthening and I’m working on it. Felt social after service. Senior Center duty and I’m looking forward to going. My head is feeling fine again. The medicine is working and this afternoon I’ll get a long walk. First coffee, exercise, a little news, and a brief house neatening.