Jim and I took a two mile walk today. Longest walk I have been on since I got sick. It felt so good to get out and stretch my legs and enjoy this beautiful day. Temperatures are in the upper 70’s and very little wind today. Perfect fall day.
Got news that my nephew is in the hospital with COVID19. His temperature was over 105 last night. He is feeling better today thank heavens. My brother and his wife are being tested as both are not feeling well. Dang! This is hitting close to home again.
The numbers in the state continue to climb. Jim and I decided we need to double down and up our precautions. I was grateful to see the Lyon County Commission has implemented a face mask policy for Lyon County and limited the size of gatherings. Wish Chase County would do the same.
Starting to have serious doubts about hosting a Thanksgiving gathering. It is my favorite holiday and I love preparing a huge meal for lots of people but I keep getting the feeling I shouldn’t do it this year. We will see what happens over the next three weeks and what I decide to do.
Still no final results on the presidential race. I am trying to let go of any expectations and let this play out. Nothing I can do will change the results anyways. It makes me sad to see how some are reacting though. States are having to deal with lots of mail in ballots that they have never dealt with before. I certainly understand the delay and feel it is more important that the results be accurate than speedy.
I finally got a good night’s sleep last night. I slept hard for six hours straight which is almost a record for me. Wish I could do that every night.
We are having some friends over tomorrow night for dinner. They take the same COVID precautions we do. It will be so fun to have some good conversation with friends. We are going to grill steaks and bake potatoes and they are bringing a side dish and dessert. Easy meal with good company – hard to beat!
Last night we grilled hamburgers for dinner. Tonight I have some salmon to cook. I am attempting to get back on track with my eating. I have gained weight this year and need to get it back off. Today is Day 1 of getting back on track. I can do this!
Still not used to the sun setting so early in the evening. I am ready for bed by 8:00 these days. Realizing how set in my ways I am becoming. Change is harder for me now then it used to be.
Nothing on our calendar for the weekend. I have to go to Topeka Monday for a Endocrinologist appointment. We may go to Stillwater later in the week next week if I can find a house sitter. I keep asking Jim if he wants to go and he keeps saying maybe. He is adjusting to being here now and I think he is liking it. Stillwater doesn’t seem to have the same strong pull on him that it did.
Grateful for a long walk today, grateful for all the election workers that are still counting ballots, and grateful for this beautiful day.