Walked over 3/4 of a mile this morning. I was tempted to go for the whole mile but decided not to push myself that hard. My foot feels better after my walk but then it tightens back up and aches a bit.
I can already see some improvement in movement in my toe by doing my exercises twice a day. I go back to PT tomorrow afternoon. I may have to transfer to Emporia for the remaining two sessions the doctor has ordered if Jim has to leave this weekend.
Jim got news today that his beautiful niece in Asheville has been placed in Hospice care. We are making alternate plans for when he needs to go back east. At this point I am not planning on going with him but timing will determine that. My foot kinda complicates things as I have PT and doctor appointments. If she holds on for another week I may go with him.
My heart is heavy thinking of her parents who have provided such loving care to their daughter. She represented pure love to me and had such simple joy for life. I can’t imagine the pain her parents are in right now. I hold them all in my heart and prayers.
Anytime something like this happens it makes me grateful for everyday that I have and I am reminded yet again that none of us are promised tomorrow. We each have to find a way to make the most of everyday by stepping out and going forth in love.
Jim is at the dentist having some work done. He has choir practice tonight. I think we are going out to dinner tonight as we also have an appointment at 4:30 for an hour with a friend of his. I stayed at his house while he is at the dentist and have been doing some laundry in case we need to pack up quickly and take out.
Grateful for being able to get out and walk a couple times a day, grateful for exercise that are helping me regain mobility in my toe, and grateful for Jim’s niece that taught me what pure, unconditional love looks like.