One of the sights we saw on the Kansas Prairie as we drove HOME from visiting my Mom on Memorial Day. I wonder who lived here years ago? A nice thought. I wonder how it would be to have lived here before the highway was put in? The peace and quiet would have fed my soul.
THINKING ABOUT Memorial Day. MONDAY. Thankful we have a strong military to protect our citizens. They deserve recognition and thanks for their service. This special day is also dedicated to loved ones and friends that have gone before us. Decorating graves and taking time to remember them is customary.
Memorial Day. 'Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.' Karen Carpenter's song comes to mind as it was raining and it was a Monday. The ground was saturated and easy to sink in some mud.
Laying a wreath at my Dad's grave, I stood in the rain under a umbrella. He has been gone almost 4 and a half years. That doesn't seem possible. 54 months. My poor Mother still is having difficulties without him.
Visited my older brother in a nursing home with my Mom. Lately he has been falling, losing weight and is frail. One good point was his mind was clear and he made sense when he talked. There have been times he didn't so this was refreshing to hear. We were allowed to sit in the same area as him and not be behind a glass window. It seems that they are being more lenient with visits in the same room without masks. Perhaps there is some normalcy beginning.
We spent some time with my Mom and ended up in the Hospital ER due to her high blood pressure. She is experiencing extremely high blood pressure. Scary high. Stroke territory. She had gone to the emergency room the night before and was told to come back the next day for check up to have her BP checked. I was glad to go with her.
A nice visit and off we drove HOME in the rain.
Buffalo were out grazing some pastures so we observed them from afar until something spooked them causing them to stampede in the opposite direction. This herd had quite a few baby calves nursing on their Moms.
We stopped off in small town America for a few minutes to see Daughter and Grand. When we finally got HOME, I was ready to take my shoes off and sit.
TUESDAY. Yesterday was a very full day for me as I had two medical appointments, bills to pay, chores to run and much driving to do to get around. SO much construction work about town and on the highways. Recalling the days events.
Busy day, but a pleasant one as the weather was nice with a light breeze. Part of the time, I had my window down on the car enjoying a gentle breeze blowing inside my car. My hair was in a pony tail, so it wasn't like I had to have a good hair day. No make-up and fresh faced. Lunch in the car under a shade tree and supper at a new restaurant. We had supper early so there were discounts and few people to distract us.
But I forgot that I wanted to go buy some soup spoons. Oops. How'd that happen? I'll return another day to buy some soup spoons that match my silverware set. As much soup as I have been eating lately having a soup spoon would be a blessing. That special ritual one does while eating soup using a comfortable spoon to dip the portion out and place in mouth would be helpful.
TUESDAY. Early appointment... which meant I drank a V8 for my breakfast. Self checked in for medical appointment. I was weighed and it was the same weight as at HOME on our scales. Home scales are accurate. I lost a little more weight. Pleased about that. Forging ahead in this downsizing journey.
30 minutes later the appointment was completed, went for iced tea, drove HOME for paperwork I forgot, made a Bank deposit and shopped at the newest DOLLAR TREE in Manhattan. The store was nearly spotless. Nice shopping experience. The mask mandate had been lifted. I don't know how to behave.
Lunch was a Wendy's salad in the car. I was starved and this meal tasted great. Paid the house payment. Off to Target for bra shopping and other supplies. Rested then went to Physical Therapy appointment. I exercised and felt it. Pretty tired afterwards. Shall see if I am sore later.
I could see my huge figure in a mirror while exercising and it didn't rest well with me. I have to take ownership of how I look. Lord, I beseech thee. Let the weight come off and bless me with keeping in mind what I should eat and drink. Give me energy and ambition to exercise so I can be healthier. Please. In Jesus name I pray. AMEN.
While in MANHATTAN, I wanted to locate a health food restaurant which led us to a business that sells smoothies. Closest thing to a health food restaurant around here. I miss People's Grocers which folded up where you could order organic foods for lunch. Not sure this area has a restaurant like that anymore that serves organic meals and snacks.
As we sat outside, we noticed a new restaurant on the corner, NICO'S Little Italy. Decided to eat supper there. It was wonderful. Not rushed.
After Supper, I drove HOME and rested. Took a nap. Ahhh. Wonderful. Ready for the rest of the evening. Sometimes I need a POWER NAP.
WEDNESDAY. SOME GOOD OLD FASHIONED HOUSEKEEPING needs to take place today. Quick to vacuum and dust for a house blessing. Vacuum the Living room and Dining room. Some laundry will need to be done. AND I should walk through a exercise video.
Watched a good PG-13 2004 movie, HIDALGO.
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