Today, it seems, I graduated to big girl status... going for another round of blood tests all by myself and NOT passing out. I am thankful that, although my 80 year old man stomach continues to cause me grief and I am headed to another round of testing with a new specialist, I seem to be developing some sort of stamina for this sort of thing... I just wonder what will keep the paramedic entertained now.
I am also thankful that the rain held off today allowing me to go for a long awaited walk with my puppies on the dyke. Yesterday, after watching my beloved dog lie down on the grass in the park after a walk up the hill, I was so relieved to see her (sort of) run free on the path. I think I need to remind myself that the only one who has her with one foot in the grave is me... just because she is nine doesn't mean she is about to keel over and die. But I also think that she needs to appreciate the fact that because I do seem to worry about her age, she now gets specially made homemade chicken stew and evenings in front of the fire... which will probably expedite her departure from this world but at least she will be happy.
And, my gratitude to my friend who allows me to snoop her online dating account and say things like "we like him for you" and to go with it. Boy! do I love it when people take my "advice." And this process helps me appreciate that my journey to find love has had a happy ending... even if that someone is rather sniffly and whiny today.
