CATCHING UP

It’s been a long time since I last wrote. The reasons all seem rather silly right now, but there are times when some things get emotionally debilitating. I do my best not to let those things throw me for more than a day or two, but it seemed like I would just get over one thing and then another one arrived.

Briefly: On Friday I dramatically changed my diet. I wasn’t hungry from lack of food, but I was frustrated. I was told I needed to lower my carbs. I had been working for a month on just understanding carbs and learning to know what was turning to carbs and how to control them. Now it was time to get serious about it. I was dying. Failure was overwhelming me. I had two days in a row of missing my target. Then Sunday, I had a low sugar experience at church. Never had that happen in the morning before. I went looking for the most sugar-laden donut I could find. Then while holding the donut and walking with my coffee to sit down I started to fall. Mary rushed to my rescue and caught me before I went down but not before the coffee splashed over and burnt my hand. I grabbed a couple of others to take the offering and I just sat. After the service I set back the chairs we move for the first service group in wheelchairs, then greeted the second service people. Right after that I went home and had another sugar low walking in my door. I got that jacked up and was shot. Had a two-hour nap and was still tired when I got up.

OK, I admit it. I was discouraged. It was the third day. I do not let that emotion hold on to me for more than a day. A three-day depression is just not worth it. Then today I had a knee that began to hurt and I have no idea what I did. It’s even bruised. You know, one of those little bumps that come along at times and you have no memory of doing anything to cause it. I must be living on another planet.

I guess the powers that be at The Home are weary of my namesake living here. We have the same initials. Word is out that they are trying to find another place for him. I suspect there will be a celebration when that happens. He really needs to be in a safer place for both him and others.

Monday, I learned that two men from my church have applied for the maintenance job here. I don’t know whether to encourage them to pursue it or tell them to run as fast as they can and do not slow down.. I talked with one and he is rather laid back and may have the personality to survive. However, his wife is not. Not good.

I went to the $1 movie at Regal with my grandkids this morning. Had a great time. When I got back it seemed like many people were trying to find me. I had two phone calls and two people waiting for me. Apparently I had my recertification to remain here another year scheduled for 10:00 this morning. I thought the meeting was on the 18^th. It was now 11:45. I rushed over to the office so see if anything could be done and she could squeeze me in at 12:30. From there I went to Bible Study and my heart and emotions were not in it. I came home after it was over and fell asleep.

Well, I wanted to let you know I was alive and semi-well. I’m here, but I’m off to bed. Goodnight.