Meredith Constant, wise lady
I read this in her latest substack this morning, and like it a lot. Right now I need to attend to the Great Me and let others do some active resistance. Just for a few days anyway.
I'm feeling more optimistic today, and my home visiting physio is here this afternoon, fitted me in very quickly. It will be a reunion, as well as an initial visit. It occurs to me that he might be helpful about post operative homecare ideas, too.
Back when HP was living, I occasionally hired Emil the PTs students -- he's a professor at the state University -- to sit with HP and give me a break. I might pursue that and have a bit of help with laundry, etc. Emil vouched for them, so I didn't need to worry.
When we did this before, the students were able also to use the hours towards their credentials, as observation and experience in a homebound patient's home. So maybe that will work, as experience with post operative activities. We'll see.
Also yesterday what with one thing and another, I was tired and in pain. Today little pain, so better spirits. The two definitely go together. And no, I'm not following news at all for the moment, even in blogs, so bear with me if I scroll on by.
Happy day, everyone, thank you for your concern and good wishes, and let's hang in together.
Focus on self care is a great idea, Boud. So is planning as you are doing.
ReplyDeleteI think it's time.
DeleteI will hang in you with you forever! Wishing you a great day.
ReplyDeleteMe too you, Mitchell.
DeleteSelf-care is crucial! Fill the well!
ReplyDeleteYes, the levels are a bit low just now.
DeleteYou seem to have it figured out as best you can.
ReplyDeleteWell, we'll see how my plans work out.
DeleteYou definitely deserve some self care time, Boud.
ReplyDeleteTake it from one who knows!
DeletePlease do care for yourself. You are a force and a force needs refueling.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like inflight refuelling!
DeletePlease take good care of yourself!
ReplyDeleteI will follow your instructions.
DeleteI never, ever doubt your resourcefulness. You will get this figured out.
ReplyDeleteWell, I hope so. Some days I doubt it.
DeleteYou deserve to focus on you for a change. You do so much towards important causes and you need to take some time to recharge your own batteries. Hope the PT visit goes well and that he has some good suggestions for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, I need a bit of time to do all that. Emil is a treasure!
DeleteI do hope Emil can line you up a helper or two. Otherwise try your local senior services. Sometimes they can even have volunteers. I get help through the county here because I am housebound. Used to be 3 hours every two weeks and since covid it has been cut back to an hour and 15 minutes every two weeks, but it still really helps. Fingers crossed you can find a way to get a little help. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea, thank you.
DeleteI'm very glad your pain is easing. That's a smart idea, with the students. I ohpe it works out.
ReplyDeleteToday is better. And we'll see.
DeleteI am sooo glad to know that you will have help navigating this journey. You have earned helping hands by offering YOUR hands to so many others. May everything go splendidly for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I'm hopeful at this point.
DeleteAs I often say to my great-aunt who lives several states away -- I wish that I were your next door neighbor! Though I have limitations myself, I have 3 helpers here who'd be able to assist with all those so-called "little" tasks that are big to some of us. Laundry, taking out the trash, etc.
ReplyDeleteI expect your aunt wishes the same! Yes, small tasks can get daunting. But we will get there!
DeleteHoping for a stream of good days for you. I think your ideas for help are great.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I feel more hopeful today.
DeleteI hope you can make a good arrangement with the students.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see. I'm hopeful.
DeleteRemember the old saying, that if the oxygen mask drops in a plane emergency, you should always put your own mask on first so that you can take care of the people around you. I think that applies to this situation. Take care of yourself first so that you have the presence of mind to take care of others.
ReplyDeleteExactly right. Own Mask First -- OMF!
DeleteYes, self care is important. Please put yourself first and take care of yourself. I'll be keeping you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteBonnie, how wonderful to see you here! How have you been? Too long since I had news.
DeleteI hope you can get that help. Meantime, please take care. Sending you good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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