My Journey Notes:
Trying to be better at self-care. Made two calls yesterday and have an appointment today with my eye specialist (- no waiting 6 weeks, he had an opening which is almost unheard of). Referral from Endo to the ENT surgeon has been done, just waiting for the scheduler to call me now. I’ll need to call the ENT if I don’t hear from his office in a week’s time. Big note in my planner to follow through if I haven’t heard back by next Tuesday.

It’s New Year’s Day!

Traditions held true again last evening. We shifted from virgin pina coladas to virgin strawberry daiquiris. So yummy when we added some frozen strawberries into the mix. Movies to close out the day and listen to the fireworks boom and light the sky until shortly after midnight.

Freshly baked muffins to start the morning with a cup of hot chocolate or apple cider. Rose Parade and possibly a football game while munching on the edibles that will fill the kitchen island throughout the day.

the RSV bug has struck again, only a couple of weeks earlier than last year. Not a great time to get this stuff. It’s pretty miserable. Finally, after nearly a week, I’m feeling like I might be able to get something done. Let’s hope things get better and I’m back on my feet for this weekend’s family gathering with my sibs and their families. Fingers crossed we’re all healthy to go.

Last evening marked one month since his passing. Emotions were big at times. Grateful he’s no longer in pain or struggling with dementia and has joined those who were waiting for him on the other side. We miss him, however, we know he is happy.

November Greatitudes:
Day 1. Family
Day 2. Good friends
Day 3. Hospice care
Day 4. Peace of heart
Day 5. Rest
Day 6. Shelter: a home where love abides and grows daily
Day 7. A hug
Day 8. A smile
Day 9. An amazing sunrise
Day 10. Shared talents
Day 11. Technology
Day 12. Eyes that see and ears that hear
Day 13. The beauties of nature that surround us
Day 14. The colors in the sunset
Day 15. Peacemakers – and there are many if you take the time to look.
Day 16. Aunts, uncles and 2 generations of cousins gathered together
Day 17. Shared experiences
Day 18. Good memories of memorable moments and laughter
Day 19. Somedays, it’s the little things that matter the most.
Day 20. A sincere, thoughtful and unexpected “thank you”
Day 21. Reflection time
Day 22. Challenges and outcomes
Day 23. Having faith in what matters most
Day 24. Being able to “let go.”
Day 25. Family stories and heirlooms
Day 26. the ability to make daily choices – and opportunities to make things right if the choice was wrong.
Day 27. Health