My LMS adventure

Today I hit the high points, consolidating some boxes, wiping down the dirty bits, and generally straightening up. My goal: By the end of the day, I want two filled trashbags, a sparkling kitchen, and clean floors. And there's a paper list, to keep me on task. The walking is helping keep my heartrate down... when I was debilitated last April, my heart rate was racing, with very little effort. I've moved the treadmill onto the porch, so I can walk a couple miles, a couple times a day. -- In theory. So far I've not even touched the treadmill. My three good things for today: Quiet two hours on the computer, nice, slow start to the day. Made a list so I stay on track today. Walking with friends 3 miles this morning.. Soft, relaxing rain. Seems appropriate. Today is the funeral of my roommate's aunt. She died of cancer, after many years of fighting and remission. Whenever he tells me I've got a long future ahead, he's referring to her and his sister...

It's been a week since I started caring for the open hole in my abdomen. I've changed dressing twice a day. Here's how I'm coping with some unexpected situations. The surgical pad wicks the moisture away from my body... however, that means my clothing gets damp. So I'm wearing dark pants/jeans.... but I'm also putting clean dry washcloth over the pad, to gather more moisture. By the way, pouring Hydrogen Peroxide on cloth removes blood. Not that there is much blood on the washcloths... but enough that I don't want them stained. It's the little things I do that make it better. I'm walking more. Went to a movie today... The holidays are here. I'm enjoying the lights, the music and the movies. 3 good things: Finally got to see the Star Wars movie. Got out and walked in the sunshine... glorious day (I live in Florida...) Planned the next few days... lots of cleaning and organizing. Room by room. I want this place to feel like h...