My journey notes:
Venturing out today… the incision area is looking a little less scary this morning. So hopefully, I won’t scare the littles when we meet up for our Easter picnic/family dinner later this afternoon.

My lists are getting a little longer — but they’re paying off as items that need to be taken care of get done in a timely fashion and bills don’t go unpaid. I’ve been able to enjoy some creative time as well, but it’s looking like I need to beef up a couple of areas in that arena too — some tips and techniques are sliding from memory and they are things I use frequently, so it’s time for those to be organized and written down and additional samples made so I can do things as long as my eyes and hands and mind will let me.

I’m thrilled that a daughter-in-law has picked up shuttle tatting. I’m so excited for her and she’s doing well at it. She participates in a tatting group that meets monthly near her. I’ve picked up my shuttles a time or two in the last few months…. I think it’s time to do it again, but hang with it longer than a day or two. It can be very relaxing.

…make note of 3 positive things you’ve accomplished that show love for self and others.

My Journey Notes:
My knees, hips and lower back have been high up on the “pain” list this past week. We had to cut a shopping trip short because my knees were hurting much more than they have been.* Let’s hope today is a much better day overall.
*Another thing to add to the list to discuss with the new PCP at my upcoming appointment.

Yesterday’s discoveries:
I do like to color (even if it’s late at night or during the wee hours of the coming day) — it relaxes me
I enjoyed watching a fun joy-filled video of two of our grandchildren.
Reached out to someone I hadn’t talked to for a long time — hoping to reconnect soon.