The last blog entry said life was unpredictable. Well, as we all know now, that was the understatement of the year. To say the least.
So, here we are self-isolating. Not because we are sick, Thank God! but because we are old. I am 81, and Frank is 87. In the vulnerable category. Everyone has to stay away from us. Wave through the window and then leave. Lots of helpers--we are SO lucky.
Friday I had to go to the hospital for an ultrasound on my belly because my tummy is acting up. No food thank you. I eat a few ounces and put the rest away for later. I still have half a granola bar left over from breakfast yesterday. Ordered fish and chips from White Spot via Skip the Dishes. One order for my husband with an extra piece of fish for me. Then I snitched a few of his chips. I managed to eat the bit of fish, but most of the chips are in the garbage. It will be really good to find out what is happening to my ability to keep a meal in my stomach for a full 24 hours. Often it just visits for an hour or two and then comes up. Even Ensure drinks only stay down sometimes.
So, while everyone on Facebook is talking about all the cooking and baking that keeps them busy, or writing (which is what I would like to be doing), I am just trying to eat like a normal person. And sleep, too--but that is another story, I guess. For some reason sleeping is a big problem.
Take right now, for example. It is 12:40 a.m. and here I am. I am tired. I would like to sleep. But that is just not happening.
Counting blessings: FIRST, I am so very glad that I am not alone. My husband is here with me, and that is the best gift of all. SECOND, our kids are extremely helpful and kind. THIRD, I am glad to be able to use services like Skip the Dishes and pizza deliveries that deliver more than just pizza. And I have been able to sign up with a supermarket for online shopping complete with delivery. I placed my order a couple of days ago, and it is supposed to arrive next Wednesday (the only slot available). Hope they actually deliver. I have heard of some stores that do not keep the delivery dates.
So, while everyone else is writing about how they are coping with self-isolating and social distancing during this COVID-19 pandemic, I thought I would do the same.
I hope whoever reads this, is as blessed as I am with the situation we all face.
