Getting Excited

We leave for Cleveland on Sunday, October 1.  Hopefully we will get to see the kids.  Tony and Jenna have  been texting back and forth about schedules and after school activities.  We may  have to see them one or two at a time--and that's OK, as long as we get to see them. 

We have some other fun things planned.  I'm looking forward to Neighbor Lunch.  There will be around 12 of us there and we have had a great time the last two times we got together.  I'm supposed to look for old pictures to bring with me.  

In other news, Tony had another echo cardiogram today and the fluid that has been surrounding his heart and concerning his doctor has subsided a bit, so that's good news.  He doesn't have to go back for another echo for two weeks. 

I have been so worried about him.  He doesn't have the energy he once did--oh I know, he's 76, but he was never one to sit and read.  He was always up doing something.  But, he does now and that's OK, as long as he feeling well. 

Also, we are staying with Sarah and Steven, so that should be fun.  They got a new dog, Ollie and so did Fritz, Teddy.  So I will be sure to stock up on allergy pills before I go.  

I sold my  car last week and I really  miss it.  I miss the freedom of jumping up and going where I need to.  It had 147,000 miles on it and the air conditioner went out, so it was time, but I still wish I had it. 

I'm doing the company newsletter now for Carolina Dunes.  And, I'm getting paid to do it, so that's good.  I am feeling more comfortable there as time goes by.  More people are talking to me and remembering my name.  I only work 4 days a month, so it was hard to keep me straight with all of the other receptionists.  But, the doctor's are nice and so are the Unit Directors.  Everyone is, really.  

I find my old friend, depression, is with  me more frequently.  I know it is stress related because of Tony and probably my car, but I can't seem to shake it.  I am spending more time in the office with the door shut.  I just can't seem to get out of the chair again.  Everything feels heavy.  My arms, my legs, my head.  I hope the trip to Cleveland changes some of that. 

Hopefully, in a week, I will be blogging about the great time we had seeing the kids and other family members.  I will try very hard to be positive.  I will try very hard to be present.  We shall see. 

This was from our first neighbor lunch, 2 years ago

In back:  Earl Melvin, Fritz, Peggy Szabo, Ralph Szabo

Sitting:  Lynn, Me, Gail O'Dell