8 May 2006 I mixed up two-quarts of Gatorade to keep in the fridge and then drink as needed. I also gathered up more books to sell at Bookman’s. There is something about getting rid of the clutter I own that helps me feel lighter. MissB has rallied once more and is doing well today. She is a wonder. Did my nine-mile bike ride, this time with a bit of weight as I had to pick up paper from Dr.S, though I’ll not need it for two weeks. But I also don’t have to remind myself to pick it up. I’m feeling none the worse for wear after this weekend. The house is quiet and peaceful. Oh my! MissB chased a cat from the yard, this evening! She didn’t actually run, but did a rocking-horse type move, and followed at a much slower pace behind the kitty. I was very proud of her. She ‘pranced’ all the way into the house. LOL!9 May 2006 I drank some of the Gatorade this morning before I left. Then, at Dr.R’s office, I got the bandana I wear under my helmet wet before biking home. The thing was almost dry by the time I got home. Amazing. I think this will work though. I also drank more Gatorade as soon as I got home, even before doing my physical therapy. I’ll put weight loss on the backburner until I make it through the summer. I might as well, since I’m doing my habitual stuffing with the stress over MissB. I do love having her one more day and one more day and one more day, but I’m not blind to her struggles. She is still able to get up all by herself and that chase the kitty thing yesterday was a sight to behold. I don’t mind the idea of having a cat, but MissB would not like it at all, not even a little bit. LOL!
10 May 2006 Didn’t have any work to pick up today, but did the bike ride anyway. It felt good. Unfortunately, my cycle is down to 18 days, even with using progesterone cream. The worst part: No brain! I’ll have it back in a few days. MissB continues to hang in there. Today was a good day.
11 May 2006 MissB was a little sick on her bed this morning, which meant having to do a load of her laundry, which really put me behind my biking schedule. Then it occurred to me that in my present condition, it would probably be best if I didn’t do the ride today. So I picked blackberries instead, starting the collection for jam. One of the berries was as big as my thumb! By the time I was done with that and my physical therapy, I had a slight headache. It was about 45 minutes, and if I’d been on my bike ride, I wouldn’t even have made it to Dr.R’s office yet. I think MissB was watching out for me.
12 May 2006 Got a 10-mile bike ride in. Picked blackberries. Physical therapy. Walked MissB. All in all, a pleasant day. I’ve been catching up on my reading and enjoying it thoroughly. Even managed to get some writing done as well
13 May 2006 Not feeling up to par today. I didn’t mow the lawn today. Too tired, and a bit of a headache. I’m also quite frustrated. My cycle is ridiculously short and unusually heavy, well, heavy for what I’ve been dealing with more recently. I’m almost convinced my body hates me. LOL! I gathered up a lot of books for getting rid of today. I also moved the rice I had stored in plastic baggies, which get really nasty, sticky, icky, into glass jars that have been sitting empty. I must admit, they look very nice filled with rice. I also cleared out a box, getting rid of articles I had collected over the years, and comic strips that amused me at one time, and various other odds and ends. I’ve not lost any weight for a few months now, but I’m feeling considerably lighter. ;-) My sister took me to the store this evening to pick up Sure Gel and jars for making jam.
14 May 2006 MissB fell twice yesterday. Bless her heart; her feet just don’t always stay under her. There are times when I get the distinct feeling from her that she is very, very tired, but when I ask if she’s ready for Home, the answer is always a definite No! So I remind her she may stay as long as she wishes. Then she looks at me with those bright eyes, and I’m grateful for her company for a little longer. I got very brutal today, and gathered up all the books I’ve collected for ‘my children’s library.’ They all went in the bag to be given away. I have to let go of that dream; it’s holding me back from moving forward. I’ve kept a few of my favorites, like The Wind in the Willows and Secret Garden. They’re both books I didn’t discover until eleven years ago, when I finally finished my AAS. One of the classes I took to finish up was a children’s literature class. It was my favorite class that semester, though the interpersonal communications class was also quite beneficial. The teacher wanted me to take his speech class. I wasn’t particularly interested, because speaking in front of a group is not something I relish doing. Besides, I only needed 64 credits to graduate and I already had 93. LOL!