Day 11

Low yesterday. Remnants of the three-alarm migraine took their toll. I signed up for a nutrition class at the Adventist Church. Eight Tuesday evenings. I like their classes and know that they do as they preach about taking care of their health. Today I have errands and shopping that I hope to accomplish early in case of energy disconnect. The floors deserve a sweep-up. I enjoy my home and like it to shine. The yard needs a good weeding.

Day 10

I talked with Fr. David about giving up regret for the years of undiagnosed and treated unwellness. He suggested silence. Oriah suggests living with it and letting it come up when it wants to. She says we are designed for healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I am angry that all the years, doctors, tests, time lost, and then finally an answer. Now I am working at restoring health to get the most out of the rest of my life.

Day 9

Woke with a serious migraine that is receding thanks to an imitrex injection. I found that I only have two refills left so one job today is ordering more. I don’t like to get low on this medication. It will be OK to be less than buoyant today as it is Ash Wednesday and I will go to church for the reminder of my mortality. Since it is cold and rainy, the rest of the day will be flat.

Day 8

We talked, we read, we wrote, we toured Chris’ house and the changes she has made. We had tea and cookies. It was the best way I know to spend a rainy afternoon. Today I will get my 77 Words blog book from the PO. I’m looking forward to volume two of my history books. Then Karen can use her skills to help my healing process. She uses a variety of massage therapies as she listens to her intuition. 

Day 7

Yesterday Fr. David said I looked as if I’m feeling better. I am. My cheeks are pink without the help of blush. I am trusting the process of restoration of both iron stores and bone mass. I know that what I am doing with food, weights, and exercise routine is working. Today out in the rain for senior center duty followed by J Street Writers at Chris’ house. I look forward to our get-togethers. I am blessed with friends.

Day 6

The spring day on Saturday brought another round of rain. The streets are shiny in the street lights. It’s warm. I followed through on yesterday’s thought about connecting and sent e-mails to friends that I want to stay in touch with. Also took out note cards and they are sitting on the address book. I will not let them suffer the same fate as the valentines that are safely tucked into a drawer hoping to be used next year. 

Day 5

Yesterday brought an hour long conversation with Eileen. It reminded me how quickly we can lose track of each other without a regular time. I saw Eileen every week when I volunteered in her gallery. Then the gallery closed. I have good friends and want to keep them. That takes connecting regularly. The senior news was distributed by noon yesterday. Also grocery shopping and my energy was gone. It’s OK. I spent the afternoon with old movies including Casablanca.