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This photo is gorgeous, isn’t it? I would love if one day I could try to paint something that resembled it.
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Today has been a quiet, nice day for me. I have my windows open again, enjoying a nice breeze. I’ve been checking on my friends to find out how they are weathering the winter storm so far. I’ve reached a bunch, and so far, they are fine, but I haven’t reached everyone, and the weather is still causing havoc.
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I’ve started a painting. Hopefully, I can finish it soon and can share it with you. I’ve been grinning the whole time I’ve been painting! š
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My turtle puzzle is super challenging. This is definitely the hardest puzzle I have ever tried to work. I may die of old age before this one is finished….
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I will do a session of yoga as soon as I finish writing blog posts. On my yoga days, I’m also doing an exercise where I’m standing up straight, reach up for the ceiling as high as possible, then bend over and try to touch my toes – doing it several times slowly, putting as much stretch into it as I can. I’m also doing mini sit-ups, with legs straight and then with legs bent, plus trying to hold a plank position. My plank is pathetic. It hurts my TOES to get into this position. I tried wearing my slippers, and that helped a bit, but not enough to really try to concentrate on my core. Today I’ll try wearing my tennis shoes and see if that changes my focus…
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Tomorrow we’re leaving early to meet my husband and his nurse at the hospital for his routine blood work and exam with his main doctor there. We want them to okay removal of my husband’s nasal feeding tube, since he is now able to eat and drink without choking or aspirating anything into his lungs. We want him to be able to eat and drink normally when he’s hungry or thirsty, not to be force-fed nutrition. Fingers crossed that we are all in agreement tomorrow. š¤
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Stay safe and warm!
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We got 18 inches of snow! Itās still snowing and expect 3-4 more inches! Ha!
We are staying warm. Thanks for sending some warmth our way, Linda!
I laughed at the yoga doggie! Wow! Again you encourage me. I will try your stretching technique today. I am doing the shoulder with pain stretches too from the Egoscue book, Pain Free. I still have pain running down my arm but less than the other day! Always seeking improvement, just like Harvey. I hope he does get the feeding tube removed today.
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I can’t imagine that much snow! I’m still trying to send warmth in your direction. Stay safe and warm, good friend.
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I hope my Likes came through. Thank you dear friend!
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They did. Thanks!!!
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I believe you said that you may die before of old age before you finish the puzzle you were working on, but, you did it, and I have complete confidence in you that you are going to finish this puzzle long before you die of old age Ha Ha!
I will be watching for your new painting to appear. You are so good at painting those pictures.
I do hope all goes well with your Harvey, and that he gets the nasal feeding tube removed. (Donna)
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Thank you, Donna, for your confidence, support, and good wishes. They mean a LOT š
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