A Hole In My Plans

 I went out to the car about 7:45a to head to RM's. I had made sure I had everything I needed at least three times, didn't feel like I was forgetting anything. A quick frown at the new dents in the body work thanks to the hail storm we had a few days ago, but thankful no vehicles windows were broken. They get expensive. Got into the car, and started to back up out of the drive. Something didn't feel quite right with the car. The low air indicator was on, but it had dropped in temperature the night before, so I was guessing it was just a minute adjustment, and would go away once I drove a bit.

Backed out of the drive, turned the steering and realized something was wrong. As I pulled back into the drive, I had a feeling I had a flat on the front end. Sure enough. Dead flat passenger front. It was so flat, I didn't even want to try try to air it up just to drive to Discount Tire. The Wife teased me about forgetting something (common for me) until I told her what was up. 

So I called RM and let her know I had to cancel and the why. We agreed to try perhaps this next week. There is no way I could change the tire - I am just too weak - so waited for Youngest to wake up. By noon, I realized I was going to have to wake him, but I needed a nap. So I napped for about 45 minutes, then woke him. Together we changed the tire. Nice Father/Son moment. He got a refresher on how to do it, and I got it done. I did jump in a bit to help raise the jack, and my back is reminding me today I am too old to be doing that kind of stuff.

Drove up to Discount. They couldn't find a puncture, so if that was the problem, it had gone in and came back out. Which did turn out to be the case. Yea! Free to fix! But, it was Friday afternoon 2pm, and though I knew I would need to wait at least and hour plus, it was more like 2.5 hours. But I was home by 4:30pm with a fixed tire.

I guess RM had purchased a couple 'mystery boxes' from a Farmer's market place, and ended up with quite a haul. I know I got about 7 packages of the little cukes. I have no idea what all the Wife said she ended up with, as RM just met her at her work and dropped stuff off. I think she said she got some of the broccoli, and peppers. We will go through the box today after we get home from Discount Grocery, which we are doing this morning.

Tonight is the last steak fry the Auxiliary is putting on for the year. Nov. and Dec. have too much going on, plus the Post offers meals for both of those holidays. I almost have Youngest talked into going (he's never been to the steak fry) and the Wife as well. That starts at 5pm and I will be there right at. It's first come first served until they run out of steaks.

My Brother must be desperate. His Middle Son (my Nephew) had joined the military and has his graduation at Ft. Benning, GA. So my Brother wants to be there (understandable) but he is driving, leaving next Saturday. He asked if I wanted to go. I shook my head at his text and told him I couldn't due to my medical going on. He said he figured, but would check. Desperate for sure for someone to go with him. He needs to realize that people have their lives and can't just drop what they are doing to do a road trip with him. Sigh.

Okay, I think that is enough of my drama today...

PeacE

How About a Shorty?

 Going to keep this short as I need to leave in just a bit. I am headed over to RM's to visit and do an "important backup" of PT's computer to a flash drive. Then off to the Discount store...

For the past 3 weeks and some, I have been trying to do exactly what I had been doing 2 months ago - that goes as to the foods I was eating regularly and exercising routines. I am sure there are a few other things, but I don't have time to think of what they are. Either way, I am trying to mimic so the one test they are looking at will hopefully go lower again. The Wife and I debated quite a bit about where the changes came from, and even one major one was having to do with fat cells. Being opened up, it could be getting the D8/D9 from stored fat, meaning how long ago was it stored? Theory, but the more exercise, the more I burn.

So I did less exercising, and still lose weight. Sigh. I know many would love to have that going on for them, but trust me, you don't want it this way!

Welp, I need to get my reading done, and my prayer time I will do on the way to RM's.

PeacE

Whole Lotta Praying Going On!

 Yesterday was supposed to be a nice day. The Valley expected rain in the forecast off/on throughout the day, and we know the desert loves to get its water! We also got a surprise with the rain though I don't know if I should call it a present from God or not. I am sure in some ways it is - I just haven't thought it.

It hailed. No, not that little pea-sized teaser that melts within moments of touch earth. I mean IT HAILED. The Youngest and I were back in our office room, my window faces west, and at first I heard some little bits of hail - off the tin roof of the shed, then off the glass. Then it was like kids throwing rocks at windows. I truly worried about my window breaking due to the amount of hail hitting, and the sound of the force it was hitting it with.

I stepped across the house to the front door (faces east) and through the screen saw a large amount of hail just larger than golf balls, slamming everything. You could hear it hitting the metal of cars across the street! I quickly put on video to send to the Wife. After about 10 minutes, it slowly abated; hailstones growing smaller until it was just rain. From the front door I could see the front of my car and the window looked fine, as did the driver side ones. The Son's car on the street I could see the back window and passenger side, and it looked okay.

It was like, "Whew! got through that one!".

The evening rolls on, nothing eventful. Went to bed about 10:30, played a game or two, then was trying to sleep. Lucious, my black cat, was very interested in the window about our bed (odd for him). After several minutes of him tapping the glass, etc. The Wife got up to look out and see what was going on, thinking there was another cat in the side yard. As she looked, she saw a tail, actually on the outer windowsill, realizing there WAS a cat - wait. What? It was Lucious! There was a 5-6 inch hole in the glass he was going through....and another larger on higher up. Youngest and Wife got it taped and covered with cardboard, and found another window that had a hole in it, another that was cracked. Ugh. Wife had already noticed when she came that there were dents all over my and Son's car, but windows were fine. The Son's antenna cover (the little thing on the roof) had the plastic busted off.

So our worse damage is the windows. This is an older home. They were single-pane windows. For the time being, we discussed last night about using an all-weather plexiglass until we are able to afford a regular window company to come out (and do double pane at least). Wife texted Oldest Son (working night-shift at Home Depot) for ideas, etc, so will go over those this weekend.

First thing after the bathroom this morning I headed straight into my quiet time, and skipped my regular routine and went straight to prayer. Letting go of my anger, it's something I cannot change immediately, prayers for others that may have had worse damages that prevent them for work, or living conditions. 

So yeah. I like the rain. Not what it brings sometimes.

PeacE

Up Early Again ...

 ... but this time by choice. The alarm went off at 6am (as planned) and I shut it off. Then I laid there a moment, and dozed back off. I suddenly snapped awake and checked the time. 6:10a - I didn't over sleep. I had the next alarm at 7am, but I wanted time to get my measurements, etc. this morning before the Para. Getting up at 7 I would have to skip all that, and basically, dress then leave. I hate to rush.

Yesterday I went rounds with my buddies nausea, and tiredness. I did take a late nap, was up at 5pm, but still just dragged tiredly through the evening. Nausea was there off and on throughout the day. He's already awake this morning as well. I sure hope he doesn't stop by on Thanksgiving!

Numbers are good this morning. Now to get the Para drain number and see if today will be a better one or not. No other medical until Tuesday, which I am trying to keep off my mind. I have quite a few things invested in results for Tuesday, and I just don't want to get hopes up or down. I have been doing my best to let God deal with it, but I still find myself throughout the day thinking about it. Then remind myself - God's got this.

With that I am going to close out. I need to finish a couple things before I leave.

PeacE

I Got Up For This?

 Not much to drop in here today.

PCP visit went fine. Updated him on prescriptions (though he doesn't order them) and where I am in the transplant process. They did do an A1C and it was 4.8 - my lowest ever! I thought about calling my Sister and bragging, but knew that was the wrong reason to do it.

Headed home I was hungry, and was trying to decide on a place to get breakfast and take home. I finally settled on Jack in the Box, as it was close to home. But as I was coming down the freeway, I missed my exit (off in la-la land) so my exit was next, and there aren't any fast foods there without going back or up the road a mile. Except a QT. Now I loved their dogs, especially when I was working driving the truck all over the West Valley years ago. Plus many mornings we gassed up the car and got breakfast there as we started a trip to Tucson. But yesterday? Oh my. I bought a couple tacquitos, a couple jalapeno/cheese hot dogs, and a Mtn Dew ( I know ... sodium and sugar overload). I got home and started eating and messing on the computer. I couldn't eat the first tacquito. It was just "wrong" tasting. The hot dogs went down fine. I tried a different tacquito I had gotten. It seemed okay, until I finished it. Then it was a quick jog to the bathroom to lose all of it. The rest of the day was spent sipping juice. I could not eat anything and nothing sounded enticing. I skipped the Riders meeting because I was so tired and nauseous, didn't feel up to driving.

So that was my day. Today I am hoping for a better day. I feel an appetite starting to wake up, so maybe there is something I will be able to et this morning. Have my meeting at 11a, and I scheduled a Fry's food pick-up for 1-2 pm. Figured between 12-1 I could get ready and go get my hair cut.

Spoke to RM yesterday morning, and it was decided that she will host, and my family will attend, Thanksgiving at her place. The Daughter and family have the in-laws they need to be with this year, but hoping the older two boys and partners... and DOC! will be able to make it. Next up I need to talk to the Wife and see what we would want to do as a menu. I didn't mention it to RM, but I figured we'd come out early, cook most of the stuff (she can help - she's awesome in the kitchen). I think the two things I could do without are stuffing and the can of cranberry-whatever. I like cranberries, but that gel-like stuff that makes a sucking sound as you shake the can to get it out....<shudder>. And I have never really been big on stuffing. I know the others will want, and that is fine.

And I think I rambled enough....

PeacE

Resting Better

 Since I decided a few days back that I am going to nap when my body says to do so, in addition to regular night sleeping, I have been feeling somewhat better. I hear in the Support group that many pre-transplants start feeling tired all the time, so it is not unusual. Even if it is to just rest for 30-60 minutes and I play games on the tablet...it works.

This morning I have a PCP visit. Nothing major. I am getting the final shots for Hep A & B. I need to update/verify my prescription list with him. Then it will be basically an update where we are in the transplant process. Shouldn't take more than about 15 minutes once I see the doctor - it's that waiting time that kills. That's why I always try for morning appointments, plus if it is something I have to fast for, I'm ready. Also, it really frees up the rest of the day without being an interruption.

Still have a slight cough, but this morning have not noticed it much. My nose needs blown just as much as before (allergies) but could do without the cough and mucus.

Think I shall give RM a text this morning and have her call me ....

PeacE

Wasted Days and Wasted Nights

 Let's start you out with some background music while you waste your time reading today, and it goes with today's post title.

So yesterday was spent pretty much doing nothing. Played some video games. Briefly talked with Daughter and oldest Grand later in the evening. Didn't go anywhere. Normally I might have gone to the Post if I felt up to it, but I knew many of those I hang out with are out at the track for NASCAR weekend here, so wouldn't be there.

Today, with half the daylight gone already, I feel it is going to be much the same.

So with that, finish the song, and enjoy your day.

PeacE