Doing better

     Yesterday was a productive day. I was able to get my Christmas cards mailed out. Then Caleb and I went to Walmart to buy Nana a new heater. We came home after filling the cart. Lol whoops! I was hungry and made myself a sandwich. I was struggling to stay awake, but I had a Reiki appointment to prepare for. I was on the Reiki Zoom call when I got the text message that the plumber was on the way over. I had to reschedule the Reiki appointment so I wouldn't be interrupted during the session. I did not know when he would arrive, but I knew when he arrived that I would have to stop what I was doing and guide him to the bathroom and tell him about the problems we were having. After rescheduling the appointment and handling the plumber visit, I went to rest. When I got up, I did not have the spoons to make dinner. Meaning I had no energy, and I was in pain all over. I had hot dogs for dinner. 

    Earlier in the day, I spoke with the Social Worker from the Wilmington VA primary care office. She helped me find out what help is available through VA. I will be getting a package to create my advance directive and living will. She will be sending me a list of local food banks that I can use if I need to. She is sending my primary care a request for the HISA grant for home modification so that I can get a walk-in tub. She is sending my file to the Fayetteville VA  for approval for home health aid services. 

    The day before yesterday was Tuesday. I was able to take a shower in the morning before our appointment with the middle school principal. We made it to our appointment early. The appointment went well! I felt seen and heard regarding my concerns for Caleb's attendance. I feel like we work together well. Caleb's application for enrollment was approved later that day. He will be attending 8th grade for the rest of the year, and attending high school next year! We will create a new IEP for him. I am excited for Caleb!

    On the way home, we stopped at Walmart and bought some groceries. We came home and had lunch. I think I took a rest. I got up and cleaned in the kitchen to get some dishes pre-washed for the dishwasher, and other dishes handwashed. I made burgers for dinner. They turned out good!

    Monday I got paid and paid some of the bills. I made sure to pay the water bill in person, and while I was there, I stopped at the police department. I got a copy of the report cover from when I reported the rape in order to submit it to the VA for my aid & attendance file. I went to Amsterdam Life and bought another bottle of ejuice, and I went to Food Lion for a few things. 

    A few days ago I chatted with a woman named Jenna, and we have been partnering to help build eachother's businesses. 

    Today is Thursday and the social worker from CPS is coming to introduce me to the new social worker from in-home services that is taking over. We haven't gotten the carpet cleaned yet, but we had to buy the shampoo yesterday, so... I needed the shampoo but didn't have the money to buy it until yesterday.

    Brian, my step-brother is expected to arrive tomorrow for a visit with his mother, Nana. I would like to have things in order and cleaned before he arrives. It's still a bit of work to be done. 

    The other day, I messaged Mike when I saw that he was online. He has moved back to where he was. He is going to come visit me on Saturday. We are going to sit on the beach and listen to the waves for awhile in the sun. 

    I was able to purchase Caleb's IXL subscription to help him catch up to where he is supposed to be. I am thankful for that! I was also able to buy the dog food I needed to buy for my beloved fur babies. I am grateful for that too!

    Thank God for $0.25/lbs turkey or we wouldn't have dinner! I'm so thankful!

    I have a few more days before I have a conversation with Larisa Gosla about certification in Vocal Resonance Method. I have to watch the rest of the videos over again and take notes. 

    I have to watch the Revelation Breathwork videos again and take notes from them too.

    Right now, I am more focused on keeping food in the house for us to eat, and getting the house cleaned up.

    If you are reading this, keep us in your prayers!

    Thank you for reading, and have a blessed day!