August 31, 2007

  • Feeling Stronger

    Since some of you noticed I posted a Thursday Thirteen entry yesterday and then asked me how I was doing, I figured it was time for an update!

    I am "up" but not around.  At least I'm not supposed to be around.  After sitting in my chair and typing the list for Thurs. 13, I didn't feel so great.  I think I sit upright in my chair (straight back) at my desk, not relying on the cushioned chair back to support me, and sitting upright for that amount of time was taxing on my energy reserve.  I feel MUCH better today.

    I was a little discouraged that the doctor gave me 2 more inhalers yesterday, which means I'm to be taking the steroid & bronchial dilator meds for another full four weeks.  That puts me at the end of September and where they said, all along, I'd be before making a full recovery.  I was a little disappointed to receive two inhalers, but at least I'm not stuck in bed with a breathing machine treatment twice a day AND inhalers!

    I've made a wonderful friend in Emily - the gal that's helping me with my housework.  We have so much in common and I'm 29 years older than her!  Age has never made a difference to me in my friendships, so she fits right in my list of "people" to whom I'm close!  I was thrilled to be able to bless her today with a ton of books remaining from when Lori K chose to leave some behind - I told her to take them all.  Also, I gave her a book I've had for two years full of beautiful pictures of Amish country and the people.  I ended up with two identical books and have been waiting for the right person to give my second copy.  Emily received it gratefully, and I couldn't have picked a more suitable person!

    The ladies from the church continue to insist on popping in every few days bringing meals.  Even though I feel up to making simple meals, I can't say the help isn't most likely needed by me.  I am probably doing too much even though I'm trying not to.  I tried to say "No" to the meals this week, but they wouldn't let me!  I can't wait to be well again and do the same for them.

    Mainly, I walk around the house sitting in different rooms.  That's my way of getting a change of scenery (!!!), but I NEVER sit in my bedroom!  I'm waay to familiar with "that" room!  I sit in different places in the formal living room or den or the kitchen table.  I went all out today and sat in Luci's spot for my breakfast meal!!!  Woo!  Hoo!  I'm really stretching my travels!  I read about everyone's lives and live vicariously through some of my blog friends.  I miss the fast paced hectic schedule - remind me of *that* in January!!!

    I think Jesse will try to take off Monday to spend some restful time with us.  He usually goes to bed early so he can wake up early and, this past week, I've been right there with him.  Last night, he was asleep by 8:45pm and I was only a few minutes later.  Guess it's all that walking around my different rooms and changing seats all day that's doing me in!

    I'm off to watch Jeopardy! and have a cup of hot tea.  At least this post isn't as depressing as those in the last month!