26 August 2024
I got out of bed to pee around 4 am and as I got back into bed, a gentle rain began to fall. It reminded me of spring rains in Mississippi when I was a kid. It’s funny how certain smells, tastes, sights, sounds and touches remind us of things in our past. I finally dozed off again around 5 after hearing the rain drip on the Bahama shutters.
I finally got out of bed around 9:30 and even so, with the time I went to bed last night (11 pm) I got eight hours of sleep. It was still raining when I got up and continued through the morning as I ate breakfast and had coffee. This time the rain reminded me of the fall rains in Mississippi because I could see the overcast skies.
It’s amazing but I have the entire week open. I haven’t had that in a while. I had to reschedule a few appointments for my past trip but there was nothing to reschedule this week. Of course, I had to call my GP to see about my diarrhea.
After noon, I headed to Holy Cross to visit my friend Kurt who has been in the hospital for about a week. It started with kidney stones but became an infection and fluid around the lungs. It’s scary how fast one condition can lead to several others.
While talking with Kurt, my GP’s office called and suggested either a prescription to a gastroenterologist or an orthopedist (knee). I’m not sure why not both. I went with the gastroenterologist. The office provided a phone number of a group that I’ll call tomorrow or the next day.
Kurt’s partner Tom has an appointment with a neurologist in Weston. We say Weston like it’s 500 miles from us but it’s just before you get to the Everglades. I 595 takes you right there. I’ll go with him to provide moral support but more importantly, note taking. Paying it forward is a good feeling. I’m glad I feel well enough to do it.
After stopping at Publix for some Bluebell Dutch Chocolate ice cream, I headed home. I was pretty wiped out which tells me I still having some effects of the diarrhea on Friday. The good news is I had a normal bowel movement this morning so I obviously am not constipated like last time. What awful topics I write about!
The day turned Sunday with a nice breeze even though the temperature is 89°F. Tonight, I have a baked sweet potato and tomorrow I have overnight oatmeal with strawberries and blueberries for breakfast.
Stay tuned!
