The Life of this Invalid

OK, I'm not going to that dark place with this. I have come to the conclusion that I must live like an invalid, but that there are many satisfying parts to it. Stay with me . . .

Here's how I am set right now: Can only shower every other day, must moisturize all skin after shower. Lacking the energy to continue to go to Mill Valley, just told Penny today. Cannot go to any place where people are gathered - no movies, no grocery stores or drug stores, no place where kids are like school . . . Must take medications at specific times and there are 5 different times of day that pills must be taken. I will try to iron, G-d knows it needs to be done. Still uncomfortable, although not in pain, through my joints below my waist.

So all that is downside. Here's the upside: I now have unlimited time to correspond with people, keep my blog up to date, arrange all the kid/ride stuff by phone. I can watch movies or TV series on DVD. Avi has me all to himself for at least 30 min. every day, and he climbs on my bed and holds my hand and kisses me. What a great kid.

I get incredible food prepared for me by Marshall and others; I can have someone get me a treat almost anytime, I have the time to be really aware of everything that others are doing to make this go more smoothly for us.

I can wear whatever I want in any combination at any time, and who gets to say THAT?

Our dog, Bella, keeps me company all day.

So, bottom line, while I still plan to live to 100, I am making the most of this part of the journey graciously.

I feel good.