8/4/22

Today is Thursday. It’s Jessica‘s birthday today. 

I went to the podiatrist this morning and my intention was to roll in, and walk out. I did. However, I have restrictions. I can walk up to one hour a day, and that’s only for short little journeys. I still have to use my wheelchair or my scooter. I can gradually extend the time that I can walk. I haven’t used any of those muscles for six weeks and it feels weird to take a step. I get off balance very easily. i’m content with these restrictions for now. It’s wonderful to take a real step. I cannot go to the grocery store, or Walmart, etc. But we still have curbside delivery for groceries, so I’ll be just fine. David is going out of town next week, so I will be alone. I am so very, very glad that I can take a step. This means I can get in the refrigerator, get into the pantry, cook a little bit, and carry food to the table! People, I can get the mail and fill the water fountain! No vacuuming, mopping, etc., though. But, who wants to do that stuff anyway? 

Next Tuesday, I go back to the oncologist. I will have labs and then see her. I’m supposed to be starting a new cancer drug, but we will have to see if my white count is up enough to do that. I can drive myself to that appointment.

David and I got in my car so he could take me to the podiatrist this morning, but the battery was dead. I’m glad it didn’t die next week when I’m here alone. He’s already bought a new one and will replace my old one today. It is seven years old. It has never been replaced. It’s hard to imagine my car is really that old. It seems like I’ve only had it for about two years.

Fuel prices are so high that I sent David to the car dealership to test drive cars because his diesel truck is so expensive to drive. He test drove four of them. I told him to use them to run all of his errands. 

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