Yesterday, I took a veteran down to Scottsbluff to the VA clinic and the regional hospital for some therapy. It’s one of those things I can do through the RSVP program here, and it’s one way to give back to the veterans who don’t have easy access to health care in town and have to go hundreds of miles out of their way to get it. (Thank your Congressmen for this wonderful convenience.)
I sat in my car for the whole time, in subzero weather, though the solar heating I got through the window seemed adequate at the time, except for my feet. My feet were very cold by the time we got back home. My rider asked if I could cut back on the heat, which I did.
Because one has to sign some paperwork when one either gives or accepts a ride and we returned to Alliance during the RSVP people’s lunch hour, I had to make a separate, special trip back into the cold to write my name on a piece of paper at the RSVP office. I was not amused.
I started the day feeling not so well, and ended it feeling like crap. Today, I just want to keep warm.
Once I finished the paperwork, I came home, had a light lunch, which didn’t settle well in my stomach. I went to bed after I fed the kitties at 2:30, and pretty much hugged the mattress for the next 15 hours, trying to get warm.
I had supper for breakfast this morning. The potato soup I made for yesterday and couldn’t face at supper time sounded like a good way to warm up, something I might be able to handle. It tasted good. I still felt a bit out of it. Not to mention — but I will! — I had a bit of diarrhea on top of it all.
I spent the most of the day wrapped in a comforter, just keeping toasty. I didn’t even get on my computer until this afternoon. I’m not going to try to catch up on the e-mails, videos, blogs, and other things that popped up in the past two days. Sorry.
Though the kitties still insist I play wand toy games with them, and they need a little loving, they are the only responsibility I’ve met today. Feed the kitties and play with them. The rest of the time, keep covered and warm. Get past this icky feeling. Drink a nice mug of tea. Maybe I’ll get back on track tomorrow.
Take care, buddy!! We need you around here!!!
Thanks! As noted, I am feeling better today. I got lots of rest the past couple of days, and that is pretty key to recovery.
Sending prayers and godo vibes, and sorry you are not feeling well. Give yourself a break and take it easy.
Thanks! I’m feeling much better today, though still working on 100%.
That is a great thing you did helping that veteran. Sorry to hear about the extra trip for paperwork and getting sick on top of that. Sleep does wonders, as well as a cup of hot tea. And cats are great doctors.. 🙂
That they are! They are a bit impatient, though, because they still want to play and eat, of course!
Sending you lots of healthy rays.
Thanks! Andy and Dougy’ve spent the day shadowing me, making sure I would be up to feeding them, I suppose. 🙂 Seriously, when I am not feeling well, they hang out around me instead of taking off to do cat things elsewhere. it’s kind of touching and unexpected behavior. i may be reading too much into it, but it does read like concern. Dougy comes up to me and meows sadly. Andy just does his usual of patting me on the arm, but doesn’t run off. Dougy’s sitting beside the computer right now, just watching me.
That is nice that Andy and Dougy are compassionate. It should help you to get better sooner. Take lots of rest, A.
Thanks! I have been doing just that. One of the best parts about being retired is one can go to bed without worrying about calling in sick. For that matter, if I just feel tired, I can go to bed. My hours tend to be odd by most standards, but work for me!
Thanks! I have been doing just that. One of the best parts about being retired is one can go to bed without worrying about calling in sick. For that matter, if I just feel tired, I can go to bed. My hours tend to be odd by most standards, but work for me!
I’ve missed you. Get well soon!
Thanks! I’m treating myself like a baby today, and do feel better, not to mention much warmer!