Dale told me I had to post again today and I should try posting something happy....so I thought I'd give it a shot. Dale had Friday, Saturday and Sunday off work and they were by far, my best days yet. Maybe it was the company? Maybe it was the weather? Maybe they were just decent days??? Friday we went for a ride to Lowes, Trader Joes and Borders. I still had a hard time with Lowes and Trader Joes. I know I'm supposed to walk by myself ~ unassisted ~ but I held on to Dale's arm at Lowes and held on to the cart at Trader Joes. It was still hard but easier than going it alone. Borders was okay ~ I think because it's quieter....?? It was a pretty good day. Saturday Dale and I were both a little tired and felt a little out of sorts ~ so we stayed home ~ except for our daily walk. We both took naps and just relaxed with each other. Pretty good day. Sunday we both felt pretty good so we walked and we bought more groceries and went to the drugstore (they had fleece blankets for $0.25....each) and then we went out to lunch at a little family restaurant by the house. Boy, that was really loud! It was really nice day. I sat outside on the porch while Dale washed his car and it was a great ~ sitting in the sun ~ fresh air. Our walk was nice and over all ~ a really good weekend.
Today, I woke up at around 5am with a huge headache and pain behind my ear and eye. Instantly, I assumed it was the start of something really bad. I took my Tylenol and Naproxen and went to bed. I WOKE UP AT 10AM AND IT WAS GONE. Huge relief.
I have a whole list of "little things" that most people would get done in a day ~ but it's my list for the week and I'll be happy if I can get them done this week.
I plan to sit outside after I'm done with this post. Maybe I can get some reading done before Dale gets home for our walk!
I only wish I could work on my emotions. It's hard. Wednesday it's supposed to rain and it causes me great anxiety because I think......what if the rain makes me feel worse? What if every time it's gloomy outside I feel lousy? I know logically ~ it's stupid. It's just hard somehow for me to snap out of it.
Well, that's all I'm writing because I'll end up writing negative stuff.
I do want to say 'THANK YOU" outloud to some people that have checked in on me via the blog. I can't tell you enough how much it helps to hear a friendly voice now & then. You all give me hope. So.....to my sister Denise, my Cousin Leslie, Bobbie Jo Lee, Larry Kinsel, Larry Faloon, Nelia Bernabe and Kay ~ our new friend from Texas......THANK YOU GUYS ~ all of you. XOXO
Kathy~
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a good weekend and that you & Dale got to spend some quality time together! Who told you that you couldn't hold on to someone when you walk?? Dave (well, really anyone who was around!) was my lifeline- still is at times! I certainly can get around by myself but don't even think twice about grabbing whomever is beside me if I feel wobbly! Know that some days are better than others and that is OK - try to do SOMETHING EVERYday - whether you really feel - emotionally - like it or not!! :o)
Kathy -
ReplyDeleteIt's been a while since I checked in on your progress and it was quite nice to see your post(s) even if they weren't typical of the Kathy I have come to know. The HC isn't the same without you and of course we want you back as soon as humanly possible but take your time. And if you are still having those wacky meat cravings when you get back, maybe I will have a beef tip or two with you in a show of solidarity.
Hey Kath...just catching up with you. I am glad you're hanging in there. You're making great strides and just keep going even when some days are quite challenging. I miss ya, my sistah!!!
ReplyDeleteNelia