Busy day in Emporia today. I went in at 11:00 to go to my Chiropractor for my weekly adjustment. I didn’t have to wait for him at all today. After the adjustment I had 25 minutes to spare so stopped by the Clinic to get my TSH levels checked. Unfortunately the lab was backed up and it took all 25 minutes plus five to get out of there.
I got to exercise five minutes late. My trainer was ready for me when I got there so got in and did my 50 minutes of exercise and got out of there.
Met with a couple at 1:15 to help them with a tax issue. They forgot some of the papers we needed so they went home to get those and came back. A session that I thought would take 15 minutes ended up taking over two hours. Found a program IRS offers that might help them out of a pickle they are in. Took a bit to gather all the information needed to get that form filled out and ready for them to mail.
Stopped by Walmart and picked up a couple of things and then headed for the hills. A friend had a happy hour today and I stopped and went to that. Ended up staying two hours. We sat outside in the shade and enjoyed the country, company, wine and food. I needed some relaxation after my busy time in town.
Got the TSH results back and they are back under 4. Still a bit higher but about two points lower than they were four weeks ago. I doubt that the doctor will change my dosage of medication. I will have them rechecked again in 6 – 8 weeks and see where they are.
I am ready for bed but it is only 7:30. I doubt that I stay up very late tonight. I have to be in Emporia by 8:00 in the morning so will have to get up and get moving early tomorrow. My family doctor is going to remove a skin tag that is under my arm. It swelled up and is tender to touch. Don’t think it should take too long to get that little procedure done.
I have to be in Topeka at the Cardiologist at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon. I have two stops I want to make in Topeka since I will be there so will either go a bit early or take care of them afterwards.
Friday I have to go back to Emporia for exercises in the afternoon. Hoping this weekend I get to stay home all weekend but we shall see what happens.
Still haven’t received the tax coupons my accountant mailed almost two weeks ago. Grateful I had them make duplicates and got them taken care of earlier this week. Not sure what is up with the mail these days but it sure can be slow at times.
Felt good to be in service today. However the situation this couple that I worked with is in is depressing and heartbreaking. Not sure how they survive and keep on going. They are going to attempt to move within the next month and they are hoping that will lead to an easier life for them. I wish them all the best and trust things will break in their favor soon.
Seeing poverty face to face sure makes me grateful for all life has given me. There but for the grace of God goes I. At one point in my life I was in deep poverty and managed to work my way out of it. I had the support of a family though and to tell the truth, I never felt as poor as I was. I always managed to have food to eat and a house to live in with running water and electricity. That is more than this couple has.
I am really tired tonight. I had trouble finding sleep last night and didn’t go to sleep until well after 3:00 this morning. I might call it an early night and go to bed before the sun does tonight.
Sitting in a good head space tonight. I was able to stay regulated while I was in Emporia today. My tank feels a bit low this evening but I am not empty. I will take that as a sign of progress.
Grateful for a comfortable house with A/C and electricity and water tonight, grateful for a cabinet and refrigerator stocked with food, and grateful for friends to meet with.