I finished this a few minutes ago.
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I felt dizzy and was listing to the left as I tried to dress for the gym this morning, so texted Brian and opted out of exercise. I dressed, got under the throw, sprawled out on the couch, set my alarm, and zonked until 7:15 when my alarm went off. I went up and had breakfast, feeling much better. Brian and I have agreed that it’s smart for me to opt out, rather than try to go and get into a problem.
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My puzzle is a super challenge now, because all that is remaining is shades of black. It’s going very slowly, but I’m determined to finish it. I think it is a gorgeous image, and I’m excited about bringing it to fruition.
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My book is bittersweet and sad. I’m limiting how much I’m reading because I care a lot about the characters. Isn’t it amazing how we can get so caught up in characters and a story because it’s written so well it draws you in, makes you feel a part of things, makes you CARE, react, live in their world a while?
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Women’s Health
A shout-out to my SIL who had hip surgery this morning and is resting at the hospital now. She is a role model for me on getting and staying healthy. She had surgery on one hip, did the physical therapy necessary, plus walking and doing other exercise activities as she usually does, so she recovered completely. Here’s hoping she has few problems this time and is up and doing whatever she feels like doing as soon as possible.
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We are planning to go visit my husband in the nursing home tomorrow. Hopefully, he is alert and comfortable so we can have a good visit with him.
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Make this a great day!
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It was a good thing that you listened to your body and made the wise decision to rest instead of going to the gym. Your body knew that you needed rest, and you rewarded it by taking its advice.
I get so involved with the characters in the books I read, and I am sad when something happens to them. I also rejoice when they rejoice, as well. I think that is a great writer who can get you to experience so many emotions when reading their books.
I hope your SIL recovers speedily and all goes well.
Hopefully, your Harvey will be awake, alert and participate in the visit with him. (Donna)
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Thank you so much for your beautiful message, Donna. I love hearing from you.
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Well, you’re an excellent writer too, Linda. As just like when you read your books, you’ve drawn me into your life and thankfully so! I was thinking of you for a few minutes the other day and recalling what were some of the first things I remembered. I remembered when you felt like you were sleeping in a hole in your bed, before you and Harvey went to go shop for the new bed. I remember you had to buy a new fridge too! Isn’t that funny? That I’d remember those things? I felt like that day or days you both went out shopping and out to eat was the last time you both were well and able to do everything on your own. I hope that doesn’t make you sad. Just saying, I think of those kinds of things. Especially when my husband suggests trying to do something new, like going out walking in a snowstorm. I said, uh, no! And yes, I am glad you didn’t take a chance to go workout when you began feeling a little off, woozy, or dizzy.
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I’m glad you enjoy my writing, Sheila. You ARE a part of my family now. I remember that last month or so in AR when the bed, the fridge, and other things were having to be replaced. I feel nostalgic, but mostly glad to be out from under the responsibility of it.
Glad you didn’t walk in the snowstorm…
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That bird drawing painted is super cute! And right, no snow here yet so far this Fall but I am not walking in it when it does come! Ha!
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Thanks. I am glad you like it. I’m envying you having fall.
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okay, then I won’t tell you it was 50 degrees today and 40 tonight. 🤪
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I’m glad you didn’t tell me. At least the rain here is just regular here now, with the monsoon rains over for now – I think. You might have fun, though, joining me for the bucket and towel brigade..
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