Sunday Was a Real Day of Rest
The spring cold had really taken me down hard. It percolated Wednesday and by Thursday evening I was a goner. Stuffy head, not tracking well, aches and pains completed the downfall of this senior citizen. Dennis could not believe the fact that when I sat down on Sunday, I would be sound asleep, sitting straight up. Sitting straight up was easier sleeping than trying to lay down and continue breathing. Today is Monday and I still am not firing on all burners. It does not help matters that the outside wind feels raw and cold. It takes time.
All things got off on a good start today. I set my alarm to get Dennis up for his VA appointment. I sipped a cup of Theraflu 15 minutes before heading out the door for a chiropractor appointment. The hot toddy kept the wheezing and coughing at bay for my 15 minutes of treatment. The Mediacom people were here this afternoon and Grammie got a refresher 101 on the remote for Dennis’ basement TV that had stopped working. A Monday seemed to be coming off without a hitch. Dang things.
Dennis has been bopping around like a bunny. He is really feeling good this spring. His VA checkup this morning attested to the fact that he is right on track. I feel there is a funny side to his feelings of wellness that I am going to share. I may be under the weather and feeling very weary, but the instigation of a meal for Dennis . . . that never crossed Dennis’ mind that he might do the instigating. When I heard “What are you thinking about supper?” I knew that it meant what are you planning on fixing for supper. Bless his heart. It is sometimes easier to get it done. While I am in the kitchen making a meal I might just as well sort some laundry, push a few buttons and keep the laundry basket tidy. I think sleeping in this morning would have felt good once I did get to sleep last night, but Dennis doesn’t hear the alarm. In the end I am sure moving around and keeping the blood pumping is bound to assist in the recovery of said malady. It was good for Lena, it must be good for me.