Don’t know why I haven’t posted
Uncategorized April 13th, 2009I just haven’t. I’ve been marginally busy but mostly I just haven’t had anything worthwhile to say. I’ve been going to the gym. I even have had my bike out. Food has been ok - minor slip-ups followed by unconscious good days, where no effort is required to do the right things. So I dunno why I’m not writing.
I guess I’m still missing the old journals - but there is no point in that so I should pull up my panties and move on.
We had Easter dinner with the whole family at the hospital yesterday. My sister wasn’t allowed to leave - even by Wheeltrans - so we brought Easter to her. We pushed together a few tables in the common dining room and The Boy and I brought in take-out chicken. It was very nice and I know she appreciated it.
Today she is finally moving to a placement in a long term care facility, which will be much better than being in the hospital. Hopefully she will have more freedom of movement and the ability to interact with others. I think she’s tired of the watchful hospital routine. The location was even one on her “top three” list. It’s a new facility, one of a chain of places, so we all hope it will be good. One never knows, though, and we hear horror stories.
Honestly, it’s hard to focus some days and I’m low grade depressed most of the time – but I go to work, and do what I must and even manage to laugh and have a good time, but some days I just feel like I’m going through the motions. This morning, for instance, I heard a version of the Beatles Song “I will” and I almost started bawling. Anything sweet or sentiment or any story about love triumphing or human kindness is enough to set me off.
I really need to get a grip. Or some therapy.
6 Responses to “Don’t know why I haven’t posted”
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April 13th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
(((hugs))) I feel very much the same way. Lots of love and prayers for you and the boy and your sis and whole family. Love you!!!
April 13th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Nice you could bring Easter to your sister. I want to get my bike out, but the weather isn’t cooperating!
April 13th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Well, maybe you are feeling kinda down about last month and not making any measureable scale progress? Sometimes this whole THING just tires me out too. I get in moods like where I think, ” 50 isn’t all that far away, my body doesn’t want to lose anymore, I deserve this cookie after a long day at work”.. etc. Unfortunatley, minor slips ups at our advanced age
mean MORE than they did to someone in their 20s. Sucks, but its true. The minor slip up are obviously enough to counter act the exercise and good days.
That was nice of you to include your sister like that. I know I would have really appreciated it!
April 13th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
I’m like you with the posting…don’t know why I haven’t except I’ve been busy–but not THAT busy really. I too don’t have much to say. Same ole, same ole!

Really nice taking Easter to her; very thoughtful.
Counseling never hurt anyone–never hurt me.
April 13th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
Nice to see you posting although i do know you are around when you “flash” on Facebook.
Long term care facilities vary - I’ve visited many as a volunteer. I know that the residents who get lots of visitors always seem to be cared for better than others in some places. It’s as if the staff feels that there is no need to care if the family doesn’t.
“I really need to get a grip. Or some therapy.” I often feel I need both.
April 16th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
i find this weight loss battle a darn rollercoster…
i bet she really enjoyed it…
awesome on bringing easter to your sister
hugs canadagirl