I met my new doctor today. Actually I had met him when I was in the hospital and he was the Hospitalist and I was impressed with him. He had been Kathy’s doctor and helped her with her parathyroid gland that was malfunctioning. I was impressed with his staff and their efficiency today.
He took his time with me and seemed to listen to my biggest concerns. He had a recommendation for me for my high cholesterol and ordered a StoolGuard test that was coming due. I go back in six months to have my cholesterol rechecked and to check in with him. I trust this was a good move to change to his practice.
I went into town a bit early so I could drop off cookies and Chex Party Mix at Jason and at Michelle’s house. I got to see Michelle andTagen for a hot minute when I dropped off theirs. I left Jason’s on his front porch. Tagen was doing school. Ellexia has to start doing on-line school Monday. I sure wish I could have them out for a day but that i going to have to wait until this virus thing is under better control. I trust they will enjoy their treats. It is the only way I can be with them and not be there.
I didn’t sleep much last night so came home from the Doctor and took a nap. I even had trouble napping today. Trusting good sleep will find me tonight.
Jim and I have committed to each other not to have any friends over or go to anyone’s house until things have quieted down. It is so tempting to have some friends over again but we just can’t take the risk right now. The hospitals are too full and we need to do our part to keep everyone safe. We will have to get creative and find ways to stay engaged with the world outside of each other.
It reached the mid 70’s today. Unfortunately the wind was gusting to over 40 MPH again today. The dust has blown in the house and covered the floors and furniture again. Maybe tomorrow I will go after it and put it back outside where it belongs. The sound of the wind drove me over a cliff today. It wears one out after a bit.
For not having anything on my calendar I managed to have to leave the house three times this week. I wonder if I will get to stay home now for a bit. I have nothing on my calendar for the duration ahead. We will see what happens.
I’m fixing chicken tenders with veggies for dinner tonight. Jim will also have a baked potato. That will be easy! I had leftover One Pot Dish for lunch. It was OK but not great. What’s for dinner remains the biggest challenge of the day and the only long-term planning I do most days. Think I will make black bean soup for dinner tomorrow night. Jim says he has never had it but is willing to try it.
Thanksgiving is a week from today. I think we have decided to grill steaks for dinner that day. Doing something out of the box and nothing that I normally would be fixing. We will try to make it a bit special for the two of us. I have a special cake I am going to bake for Jim for that day. We are trying to think of ways we can reach out to others that day too. I’m sure there will be lots of folks like us that are home alone for the day that normally would be gathering with family. What ever your plans are, I trust you will stay safe.
Grateful to finally have a new doctor, grateful for a day in the mid 70’s in the middle of November, and grateful to have been able to see Michelle and Tagen for a hot minute today.