What a weird weather day this is. The temperature is in the mid 70’s but the wind is blowing in gusts up to 45 MPH. It is hazy out from all the dust that the wind has picked up and is throwing around. It looks like it should be in the 50’s but it is warm outside if you can find a spot out of the wind. The sound of the wind is pushing me closer and closer to the edge. I may jump over before this day is over if the wind doesn’t calm down soon.
Two years ago Jim and I connected on Match.com. He happened to see my profile and sent me a note via Match. I hadn’t seen his profile cross my page – or if it was there I hadn’t noticed it. We initially connected due to our love of the prairie and wide open spaces. We quickly found out we had lots more in common and our relationship grew from there. We are still learning new things about each other every day.
Jason and his family are coming out for dinner tomorrow at noon. I went into Emporia to get some groceries so I can fix them dinner. It will be good to spend a bit of time with them. With all the COVID going on I don’t get to spend enough time with my kids. It is a bit of a risk to spend time with them but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do.
I haven’t made it out to paint yet but am still hoping to get out. The wind seems to be slowing down a bit. What I need to paint is high ladder work and it didn’t seem to safe to be on the top of an eight foot ladder when the wind was gusting as high as it was.
There is a cold front coming in and the temperature tomorrow is to be in the 50’s and close to freezing overnight. ‘Tis the time of the year for unpredictable and quickly changing weather. Course, this is KS so that happens anytime of the year.
My hands are as rough as sandpaper right now. I have been washing them so much to try to prevent the spread of my C Diff. The weather isn’t helping my dry skin situation either. I need to order some good hand cream and start layering it on.
I’m in the mood to bake cookies so may try to bake a batch or two when I get done writing. I don’t eat them but enjoy baking them. The grandkids and Jim enjoy eating them.
I could write my name in my coffee table in the dust that has gathered on it today. Not sure it makes sense to do any cleaning though until the wind calms down. Even with the house closed up the dust seems to find a way inside.
I have some windows that need their seals replaced. Anyone know of someone that does that type of work?
I keep thinking about the upcoming holidays and what I would be doing if this was a normal year. Usually by now I have put together my Thanksgiving Dinner grocery list and start picking things up for it. I also put together a Christmas cookie list of ingredients and start gathering those up. Not sure it makes sense to do either of those things this year. Still not sure what we will be doing and if it will be safe to gather. From what I am reading from the experts they recommend only gathering with those that are in your immediate circle. That would mean it will only be Jim and I as we don’t gather with anyone else right now. It will be what it will be this year. We will have to wait and see how the virus is doing when the holidays get closer and decide last minute what we feel safe doing.
Feeling good today. I don’t necessarily have an abundance of energy but am not dragging either. I am trying to push myself to eat “normal” foods and am having a bit more success than the last couple times I tried it. Maybe I won’t need to go the specialist that I am seeing on Monday. However, the first two times I had C Diff it came back five to six days after I quit taking the antibiotic. I quit the last round on Wednesday so by Monday I should know if it is returning again. Maybe I scared it out of my body by making the appointment with the specialist.
Friday I have an appointment with a Dermatologist in Emporia to get a full body check. I have a few spots on my face that need checked out and I have lots of moles that need a good look. Daddy had lots of surface skin cancer and I need a professional to check me out. The following Monday I have a mammogram scheduled. At least I get out of the house by having so many doctor appointments. Thank heavens for Medicare and Supplemental health insurance.
Grateful for Match that connected Jim and I two years ago, grateful Jason is bringing his family over tomorrow, and grateful for healing in my body and good days when they happen.