5 Year Journal Day 184

      Today's prompt is " Today you cancelled _____." Today I didn't cancel anything.

     First thing in the morning, I wake up to see that I have more than 10 missed calls, but I heard no ringing. I have more than 10 voice mails, all from the same number. It's an automated recording from a Pender County jail. So, before I even wiped my eyes, I went to the Pender County inmate search to see who it could possibly be. I had a good idea of who it might be, but I wasn't sure. It ended up being Billy. The charge was for "Inhaling fumes for intoxication." SMDH. I saved the number in my contact list so it would ring when he called again. It only took a few minutes before I got the call. He needed $100 for bail and wanted to be picked up. SMDH. 

     First of all, I don't have any money. I spent my money on turkey. Secondly, I don't have the gas to drive that far. 

     I did not feel the need to work myself up into a frenzy over his stupidity once again. I was tired. It was not even 8:00 in the morning yet. I had plans for the day, that were a month in the making. I was not letting him take over. I just wasn't. 

     I went on with my day. I went to the post office and dropped off the letters to my pen pals, and some "Thank you" post cards for the Healing for Vets donors who supported me to getting an art kit this month. I went to Food Lion to buy ice cream and cool whip. Then we went to Donna's house. 

     About 30 minutes after I woke up, I got a text from Donna. Gage called Caleb, and she wanted me to know. As soon as Caleb woke up, he checked his phone, and he had a voicemail from Gage. He was so happy! He called Gage right away. The two of them were excited to see eachother, and wanted Caleb to come over right away. I did not even have breakfast yet, nor had I taken my medications. It was not even 9 in the morning yet. We were not supposed to be there until noon. 

     So, after I bought the ice cream and cool whip we headed on over to Donna's . We arrived a little after 11:00. I figured that would allow the kids to play before we sat down to eat. I planned on staying for most of the day because Caleb and Gage, and also Haley are friends and hardly ever get to see eachother anymore. 

     A big dinner was cooked: ham, chicken breast, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, baked beans, hot dogs, potato salad, and biscuits were all served. It was yummy. I, of course, brought 2 apple pies, 2 pumpkin pies, 2 vanilla ice creams, and 2 cool whips. I gave Donna her hostess gift, and she gave me a hug. 

     Caleb and I both had a good time. Alisa and her kids arrived about 12:30 or so. Clayton arrived sometime after 2, because he had to work. It was nice to be able to hang out in person with their family. 

     I was going to stay longer than I did, but Alisa and Clayton left with their kids, and I was getting tired. Donna invited me to stay and take a nap there, but I can't sleep without my CPAP. This time I remembered to bring my afternoon medication and Caleb's afternoon medication too. I thought I had everything worked out to stay all day, but I was wrong. 

     Before we left, I had Caleb, Gage, and Haley take a photo together in front of the Christmas tree, holding the gift sign that I bought for Donna. It says "Thankful".

     That's Gage on the left, Haley is center, and Caleb is on the right. 

     I wanted to get all the kids together for a photo, but this was the only photo I took because it was at the last minute before we left. 

     Caleb had a really good time. He played with the kids on the trampoline, played video games, and played with nerf guns. 

     When Caleb and I came home, I was in pain. My lower back and pelvis was hurting and my legs were sore. It must have been from walking the day before yesterday, because I didn't do anything yesterday. I needed to lay down with my feet raised, and take a nap. 

     Caleb went to the neighbors' house across the street and apparently was helping to bring the wood from our yard over to them so they could start a fire in the fireplace. Caleb sat with them and roasted a hot dog in the fire. 

     I was exhausted when I woke up, and only got out of bed to use the bathroom and take my medications. I went right back to bed because everything was hurting still. I put on the movie " Muppets Christmas" on my phone and we were watching it together in my bed with Bella. 

     It is now 5:17 a.m. here. I am not planning on doing much today. It is Sunday, and I will likely spend the day resting and maybe some doing some laundry. 

     Well, that was our day for the most part. I'm going to take my iron pill and orange juice, and go back to sleep.