Went into Emporia this morning after I had breakfast. I dumped off my car full of recycling material in Cottonwood Falls, went to the bank and stopped by to see a friend then headed to Emporia. In Emporia I got a new filter for my refrigerator, picked up a prescription, stopped at the liquor store and then hit Walmart. It felt good to cross a bunch of things off my to do list.
I had called a guy to fix my back yard retaining walls over a year ago. He forgot about me and I finally remembered to call him. He was to have come yesterday but finally showed up today. He has a project near me and thinks he can send one of his guys over to get the project done over the next couple of weeks. One wall has deteriorated to the point that it needs completely redone and the other one only needs about half of it totally rebuilt. He is going to install a drain behind the stones and then backfill the area behind the stones. I trust he won’t forget about me this time or start the project and never finish it. Time will tell!
I got one bedroom cleaned and the sheets off the other bed are in the dryer. Still need to clean two bathrooms and one bedroom and then the house will be back in order. I do want to clean the whole house before surgery August 7 but have lots of time to get that done.
Discovered some of the chicken feed has gone bad. I didn’t think they had gone through enough while I was gone. I checked it closer and found mold on some of it. I dumped out the feeder and put fresh feed in it. They went after it big time! Not sure where the mold came from. I dump it from the sacks into kitty litter containers and store them where they don’t get wet. Feed is so expensive I hate to throw it away but I can’t feed them moldy feed.
Had a quiet afternoon at home. I laid down for a bit but didn’t fall asleep. I’m glad I didn’t as I will sleep better tonight since I didn’t take a nap. It felt good to stretch out and rest for a bit. I have enjoyed the silence of the house this afternoon. It has been a bit since I have had complete silence to enjoy.
Tomorrow Pioneer Bluffs is having a big event in the afternoon. Still not sure if I am up to going to it. I’ll make a last minute decision tomorrow if I feel like going. I didn’t realize how tired I am until this afternoon. Another quiet day at home sounds like what I need right now but the event sounds fun too. Some of my favorite people will be there and I would love to see them and visit with them.
I hope to get up fairly early tomorrow morning and get out and get the chicken coop cleaned out. It is overdue for a clean out as I didn’t get it done before I left for Maine and Colorado. I may go down and do it this evening if it cools off a bit. I am always glad when that project is done.
I tried to open a can of beets to put on my salad for lunch and discovered my can opener no longer works. I tried using a punch to get it open and gave up. I’ll need to go to town tomorrow and get a new can opener. Wish I had discovered it before my trip to town today.
It felt good to eat my normal food today. My body seems to thrive on my normal food. Trusting the new thyroid medication will help bring my levels down quickly and I will regain my energy level. I don’t like being a couch potato anymore.
Need to figure out a new way to get my trash to the curb. The 1/4 mile driveway gravel eats the trash can wheels. I looked on-line for a cart of some sort to put the trash can in but the wheels on the carts I found don’t look anymore sturdy than the plastic wheels on the trash can. Anyone have a suggestion for a solution?
I have been practicing using the knee scooter and the crutches. It may be a long two weeks when I have to be non-weight bearing. I’m getting better with the crutches but haven’t attempted steps yet. Glad it is only for one or two weeks and not weeks or months!
Feeling a bit disconnected from my friends and family here in Chase County. Visiting with a friend last night and today helped a bit. One disadvantage of being gone so much is it makes it hard to stay current on friends and family. I may try to make some lunch dates for next week so I can catch up with my dear friends.
Finally feel like all of me has arrived home. I am not so scattered tonight and feel like I have gotten a bit refilled. I love how the quiet prairie fills my soul with peace. I will go out and sit on the deck in a bit and watch the sunset. Oh how I miss those when I am gone. The sunrise this morning was beautiful.
Grateful for a productive trip to town this morning, grateful to be back home on the prairie, and grateful for a contented soul tonight.