It was a sunny, cloudless, warm afternoon, with temperatures topping out at 59°F (15°C). Mom has already warned me that the end of the month will be cold - "In like a lamb. Out like a lion." So, I'm thinking I should enjoy it while I can. I spent most of the afternoon outside. First, … Continue reading IN LIKE A LAMB
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GREAT NEWS
Since my cardiology appointment was at 2:15 this afternoon, I knew if I was going to walk, I needed to get it done this morning. It was cool and cloudy, and I was waiting to hear from the VA again, so I went down to the basement and did another ladder walk on the treadmill. … Continue reading GREAT NEWS
WAITING
My cousin is doing much better. The plan on Friday had been for him to be discharged from the VA hospital today. The social worker had put in a claim for transportation to see if the VA would approve to pay for EMS to take him back to assisted living. If not, I would need … Continue reading WAITING
RECORD BREAKING DAY
I had my normal busy Sunday morning and then lunch and a visit with my mom. We finished the latest jigsaw puzzle. Another will be started soon, I'm sure. Probably tomorrow, if it rains, as predicted. It was also a record breaking day here in E. Tennessee, with a high temperature of 76°F (24.5°C) this … Continue reading RECORD BREAKING DAY
MISTY SATURDAY
It was another cloudy day with misty rain this afternoon. The temperature was mild, but not the kind of weather in which I enjoy walking. I'm glad I have the option of using the treadmill. I was feeling tired and lacking energy when I decided to go down to the basement and get started. I … Continue reading MISTY SATURDAY
BEATING THE RAIN
The weather forecast was for rain to begin around 11:00 am today. I woke up to cloudy skies, so was of the mind they might actually be correct. I wanted to take Tippy for her walk before the rain started so she could burn off some energy. I ate breakfast a little earlier than normal … Continue reading BEATING THE RAIN
LISTENING TO MY BODY
I woke up in the middle of the night with a pain near one of the spots where the drain tubes were for my surgery. It hurt when I touched it and then would hurt randomly. It wasn't a severe pain, maybe a 2 or 3 out of 10, and I was able to go … Continue reading LISTENING TO MY BODY
NO EXPECTATIONS
Last night I noticed that the temperature in the house was cooler than it should have been. That means all of the Freon had leaked out of the heat pump again. I was so glad they had called to say the coil was in and they would replace it today. They came late morning and … Continue reading NO EXPECTATIONS
PROGRESS
One of the first things I did this morning was call the VA about paying for dad's medical bills. Unlike yesterday, I spoke to the right person today. They are going to call the hospital to make sure they are sending the bill to the correct place, so I don't have to worry with that. … Continue reading PROGRESS
STREAKING IS MOTIVATING
Today felt like a really long day. I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with the VA this morning trying to straighten out some paperwork so they will pay for dad's hospitalization. I got basically no where...except I know who can't help me. I guess that's something. My brother and I had a meeting … Continue reading STREAKING IS MOTIVATING
