Family Gathering

     It is now 2040. I am awake because my pain is too much to be in bed. I had to get up and come to my chair to sit down and try to wait for the pain to fade. It was a busy day today. I woke up around 0630 and started my day. I took my medications and supplements like normal. I woke Caleb up to get my gallon of water from the Mazda for me. I use it to make a gallon of Gatorade Zero which helps me take my medications and supplements without tasting them. 

    Caleb had his breakfast and took his medications. Then we started to prepare for my stepbrother, Brian, and his family to arrive. The house is nowhere near clean enough to be having guests over. I was worried. Caleb and I were cleaning this morning, but didn't get much done. I wanted to have the carpets cleaned before they arrived, but never got around to it. I was happy to see Brian, Sarah, and Amber! 

    Brian had a heart attack earlier this year. I was worried about him. He showed up smiling and we had a good time. I'm so happy they came over. Nana planned lunch in advance for me to pick up an order from Lowe's Foods, so I didn't have to cook! Lunch was delicious.

    I felt badly because I had to excuse myself before Brian and his family left. My back hurt so badly, I was tired and Diet Mountain Dew wasn't enough to keep me awake, and my nervous system was overstimulated. I crashed in bed after excusing myself, and just zonked out with Bella next to me. 

    Now my pelvis is hurting. I'm hoping that sitting here and writing this blog will be enough to put me back to sleep.

    Tomorrow Mike is coming to visit me. We are planning on going to the beach together. It's not far from my house. I just want to lay on the beach and listen to waves with him. 

    I think I am ready for bed. Christmas is near. It is Monday and tomorrow is Saturday. 

    I'm ready to lie down. My bed is calling me. I'm exhausted. Nuerodivergence definitely applies to me. It was too much for one day. I went off my diet today again. I had a cheat day yesterday and today. I wanted to eat what everybody was having for lunch. Nana ordered rotisserie chickens, chicken salad, red skin potato salad, pita chips, pimento cheese dip, a fruit bowl, and cheesecake. I cut up some broccoli and cauliflower I bought earlier and served it with my artichoke jalepeno dip. It was all delicious!

    I spoke to Amber about her plans for school. She is in homeschool right now, and is a senior. I told her to start applying for scholarships now, and mentioned the FAFSA. Amber went with me to pick up the food for lunch, and I couldn't stop talking to her. She was quiet. 

    It was just good to feel like I am a part of a bigger family. It's been so long since I've seen any of my family. I feel so alone alot. I'm glad Nana is here with me, so I feel alone less frequently.

    I'm ready to go to bed.

    Goodnight!