Sunday, January 4, 2026

This has been another stay-at-home day. I am still in my pajamas again. I didn’t fall asleep until after sunrise this morning so slept all morning. Hoping I can fall asleep much earlier tonight as I have to be in Emporia by 11:30 for a haircut tomorrow.

I didn’t even touch the Love In Action PayPal situation today. I needed to step away from it and let it rest. After I get the information that helps me get on-line to the new checking account, I will pick it back up and see what I can do to get a charity account open with PayPal.

Still feeling congested. I don’t run a temperature or have a cough but have lots of congestion. I lost my voice for a short time today. Wondering if I have a sinus infection. I will pick up some sinus rinse tomorrow while I am in town and some Flonase and see if they will help.

While I am in town tomorrow I need to stop and get some groceries. Starting to think about what I will need post surgery and I also need to get a couple of things the doctor recommended I have on hand when I get home from the hospital. I have to be on a liquid diet the day before surgery so need some things for that too.

Wednesday I see the Gastroenterologist for my liver issue. I have to go to Topeka for that appointment. Not sure what she will recommend I do but won’t be able to get much done before surgery the following week. Hoping the surgery takes care of some of the other gastric issues I have been having.

The new shower door is to be in here Thursday. Phil said he would get it installed as soon as it comes in. It will be nice to have the addition complete. Kathy is anxious to move into the new bathroom. It will be convenient to have the new walk-in shower for post surgery showers instead of climbing into the tall tub.

Feeling a bit blah and disconnected today. I am purposely staying home to avoid crowds of people so I don’t get the flu. It will be good for me to get out of the house twice this week. I will try to remember to wear a mask to keep myself safe.

Have had to turn the news off again. It is so hard to find facts and not fear mongering or exaggerated stories. Everyone has an opinion about what is happening but not everyone has facts. I do no one good if I fall into the rabbit hole of worry or fear.

Grateful I was able to find some sleep even if it was daytime, grateful for a day of rest, and grateful for warm temperatures again today.