September 3, 2007
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Labor Day
I've enjoyed this week end and today is Monday, Labor Day.
I didn't do anything Saturday except start laundry. I didn't feel real peppy during the second half of the day. That's typical. Lots of steam in the morning and then a feeling of exhaustion by 4 or 5 in the afternoon with a tightening in my chest and shortness of breath.
Sunday, Jesse went to church. I think, at this point, my getting up, getting dressed, and doing my hair (and then dressing the 3 girls and doing THEIR hair) would be a bit much for me - so, he went alone. He asked me to get ready (as well as get the girls ready) while he was at church. He came home to pick us up and we went to a small (not crowded) Mexican restaurant for lunch. It was perfect because it wasn't loud or busy, and I didn't feel rushed or nervous. It did make me tired to be up, dressed, and to go somewhere. After being sequestered in my house for months, it's hard to get back out and do things without feeling jumpy or tired when surrounded by normal activity. Weird, I know - but the truth.
After lunch, we drove around the lake near our house - the one that flooded and where the high school boy drowned while jogging (about 10 days ago). It was a pretty drive and helped me to settle down after my restaurant "experience."
We had 99 cent McDonald cheeseburgers for dinner last night and, like always, I was dead tired by 7:30pm.
Last night, Jesse took out a bunch of meat (marinaded fajita meat, ground beef, hot links, & a cut up chicken) from the freezer to thaw and cook outside today. He is with a friend this morning tuning up his truck. I'm thinking of simple things to make this morning - like deviled eggs, flavored rice, buttered corn, etc. - that will taste good with the charcoaled meat. I was pleased yesterday when I weighed myself and found I have NOT gained back more than 2 pounds of the weight I lost (lost 14 pounds) at the beginning of my illness. I'm still being VERY careful with the amount of food I eat because of the steroid medication, which makes me feel ravenous all the time.
I've been on E-bay a bunch these past few days buying clothes for the older girls for fall/winter. I'm thrilled that I have come in UNDER my budget. There are a few items left over the next 2 or 3 days to bid and (hopefully) win, 2 heavy coats are included in those things left. Long skirts, jumpers, tops, and a few warm dresses will give them a wardrobe when the chilly weather hits. Luci gets tons of hand me downs and (poor thing) not many new clothes. She's also the one who rips and tears clothing easily - so, it all works out.
It won't be long until nights cool off and days drop down into the low 80's on a consistent basis. Then, suddenly, the bottom will fall out, and it will be Thanksgiving time and colder weather will appear.
I'd love to have some plants in the ground for fall (mums, etc.); but, due to circumstances, I've had to give up my landscaping dreams this year! My fall goal is to be able to drive again and go places: places like my children's medical appointments and the grocery store.
I'm going to quit now and eat breakfast, get dressed, and get myself moving around here. It takes me longer than usual to accomplish small things.
I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing Labor Day holiday!
Comments (3)
It sounds like you are slowly but surely getting better, I'm so glad to hear it.
You have some good goals, just take your time in getting back to normal. Your meals sounds wonderful. RYC: Thank you so much for offering your home to my family and I. I thought it was so sweet and thoughtful and I was truly touched. Thank you again.
I feel the same way about crowds when I haven't been amongst them often. It really is hard to deal with all the distractions and noise. I'm glad you are feeling well enough for little excursions!
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