March 18,2010

Today as I watch the wind blow, snow fall and swirl, I wonder what the gopher I seen Tuesday must be thinking. Perhaps he like the rest of us enjoyed Tuesday and today is wondering like everybody else...what's up with this weather. It's just the way it is in Saskatchewan in March or so I was told today. For me personally it is a hurting day..that means more rest less activity. My legs,arms and fingers are very unco-operative. After a bit of exercise I manage tidy-up, some laundry and to wipe my floors off (now I have 12 paw prints rather than 8). Whatever is undone today will get done tommorrow. My 'Crew & 1' and I are warm watered and feed and quite content to remain indoors today...I have finished up two pairs of knitted socks started a third pair and shared my story of living with MS difficulties with some recently diagnosed MS people. Hurting or not; sunny or dull it's been a fairly GOOD day......

green Wed. March 17,2010

Yes today..GREEN is the color and it is not football season yet. Today is the day the world acknowledge the flamboyancy of the Irish. Tho' not Irish by birth I have come to love and learn their customs and tradition as my father-in- law was of Irish descent--in his honour we always have stew,biscuits and a pint of our favorite beverage....which we did ..(I delivered a hot meal of the above to Mom V. and friend Norma)....apparently everyone was well pleased. Tho' today is steeped in tradition it envokes reflection also. Representative of merriment(in Irish tradition) the color green to me is indicative of resourcefullness,rebirth,energy and strength. I feel all of the above when I see green- and since I have green eyes I think green is a glourious color. The flamboyancy of the Irish is only surpassed by the beauty of the country. Being a 'green' day has brought many images to my mind and has reminded me of the riches I share because I am blessed with family and friends....having a 'GREEN' day is to have a 'GOOD' day.....

self-indulgence March 16,2010

Today was a day of full blown "self-indulgence". It started @ 9:00 a.m. with an hour massage followed by a manicure and then a pedicure. Time for lunch...time quite flies when you are having fun. After lunch the "Crew&1" and I spent 1 and 1/2 hours out exploring in conjunction with their daily run. When we were out we seen a gopher dodging bits of snow exploring the newly exposed ground. Enjoying the warmth of the sun was pure bliss. Supper was another indulgence as I prepared my favorite comfort food....scrambled eggs with asparagus,garlic,tomatos and diced feta cheese. Self-indulgence is exhausting (apparently it's hard on the Crew&1 too,as they are all sprawled and sleeping) after a hot bath it's off to bed for me. We'll see what tomorrow brings but today has been a very GOOD day!!!!!!

time March 15, 2010

Here we are the middle of the month; nearly one quarter of the year has zipped by. Amazing!!slow days, busy days,exciting or boring days all tick by at the same speed with the same amount of time. I find it fascinating that each and everyone has exactly the same ration of time. Yet some of us never seem to have time to call a friend, do something for ourself, play with a child because we are to busy or to just take a walk...should we find time to squeeze in a self-indulgiing activity we become guilt ridden. I have spent the day recuperating,feeling that I have wasted a wonderful sunny day by being house bound---but have I really? I needed to do this for me...so No!! the day has not been wasted and I do not feel guilt or shame. With a little self-analysis my potentially BAD day has turned into a GOOD day.......

needle day ...March 14,2010

Another "hurting" day but only till noon. Sunday is the day I get my Avonex(an interferon beta blocker) Avonex is taken in the form of 1 needle per week(which I give to myself)...it is taken to decrease the number of flare-ups and to slow down the occurance of some of the physical disability assoiated with MS...it is not a cure just part of a maintenance program. Avonex is a mixed blessing..while it provides relief it also consumes about 1 and a half days each week. The day of the injection is a write-off as I have very low energy and sleep is my best friend. Today has been consumed with rest and Lyle preparing to return to Saskatoon. Some of the other side effects are only moderate to mild by tonight. Our friend is leaving in the morning for a Cuban holiday..that means his canine companion ,Nina (a pug) will be holidaying with the "Crew" and I for the next 10 days. She adjusts quite nicely to our routine considering she is an only 'child'. fter a good nights rest I will be right as rain and ready to face the new week and all it has to offer. Today has been a GOOD day as I am still able to enjoy and appreciate the benefits of my needle.......

slow but fast...March 13,2010

Today I have more pain in my arms and legs which just means more rest and less physical activity (and I so did want to wash walls....they'll have to wait) oh well!! Reading and knitting;along with a walk have consumed my day. Today we have relaxed, watched the birds (chickadees,woodpeckers,nuthatchs and a robin have been busy at the feeder). There has also been quite a noticeable decline in snow. The warmer day has brought out the urge to enjoy the pleasant day as we have noticed a lot of walkers today. I believe today has been a GOOD day not only for me but for many others who are anxious for the warmer days of spring...for a quiet day it sure has gone by quickly