Thursday, July 2, 2020

5 Year Journal Day 45

     Today's prompt is "Did you kiss someone today?" Yes, I kissed Caleb on the forehead.

     Yesterday I got very upset to find out that one of my brothers, Eric, had his first baby. Well, his wife did. A month ago. No one thought to tell me! I think it's important news! So frustrated with the lack of communication in my family.
     Yesterday, I also got an update on my dad. Apparently, he has had a toe amputated. I can't even imagine. I know he doesn't take care of himself as he should.
     Yesterday, I was trolled by other veterans on a Veterans' Support Group on Facebook. My mantra was "His anger is not my problem." I tried to let it go, but my body had a bad reaction to how it made me feel upon reading it. I began shaking and feeling ill. I know I didn't do anything wrong. I was simply trying to help the person who made a post by commenting on it. Mental Healthcare is needed for these people.
     Last night, around 11:30 pm, I got a call from Nichole. She was driving through Texas on her way home. I told her to let me call me or text me whenever to let me know she was ok. I thought she would stay in a hotel overnight since she doesn't like driving at night. She decided she just wanted to drive until she got home. I talked on the phone with her until about 2:30 am! LOL It's been a long time since we've had a long conversation. I really enjoyed sharing time with her.
      Last night, Caleb didn't go to sleep at normal time. He was wide awake when I got up at 11:30pm. I have a feeling he did not take his medication, when I told him to, and lied to me about taking it when I asked him about it. He stayed up with me throughout my conversation with Nichole.
   
     Today is a new day, and thank God it is! I've got a busy day ahead of me. A few appointments are on the schedule, and I have a few errands to run. I'm tired. I didn't sleep well. It's 9:43 am here now. I am waiting for my Annual Physical appointment that is happening by phone. LOL Yes. 
     Caleb had his first occupational therapy appointment yesterday. It went well. He made this cute shape of a dog with these plastic bead-like pieces that you iron to melt together for me.
     Caleb has a therapy appointment today. I have my appointment by phone with my primary care provider. I also am having a Bible study session with my friend, Janet, later on today. Janet and I were texting each other yesterday to do Bible study. I learned that Mary was descended from King David. I did not know that. I also learned that Elizabeth gave birth to John the Baptist. I think I knew that at one time, and had forgotten.
     Caleb is still sleeping.
      I just had my first appointment for the day. It is now 10:20 am here. It went well. I have made some changes to my diet to include more fish. I have made changes to my daily activity, to increase movement. I am going to try to quit vaping soon. I have decreased my diet soda intake. I am taking my medications as prescribed. I have lost some weight. I am drinking my share of water regularly. So, it was a good report to the doctor.
   
     I went back to sleep. Well, I rested with my eyes closed anyway. It is now 1:26pm here. I'm exhausted and have hardly done anything. It is thundering outside. I got Bella outside before the rain came. I just feel like staying on the couch all day, but Caleb has his therapy appointment in person in an hour.

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