Necessary Mutilation

Weight: 227 lbs. (ho hum!)

Last night Tom got sad news that his 90 year old mother had fallen and fractured her hip. She has been in a nursing facility for people with Alzheimers, and the poor thing has had a few difficult years of physical and mental anguish already. As I write this, we are awaiting news as to how her emergency surgery is going. It was scheduled for this afternoon. Tom is due home from work in a few hours, and hopefully we will hear some good news this evening. Our friend Janet is due over for dinner, and this may also provide a welcome relief from the waiting and wondering that we have been doing alone. We’ll try not to stress janet out too much by this though, as she has had so many hardships of her own to contend with.

I did manage to work out this morning, and it actually felt very good! I spent about 45 minutes using all of our equipment but the stepper (or whatever it is called) because I was sure I was gonna break my neck on the damn thing. I also skipped the total gym for now. I did do two laps on the treadmill, and quite a few rounds on the bike. Plus took the other things for a whirl. I felt all rubbery when I was done, and may be sore tomorrow!

For breakfast I had some leftover chicken, and for lunch, leftover chili and two slices of whole wheat bread. I imagine that we may eat at a Greek restaurant tonight, and I am inclined to get some kind of souvlaki dish, if we do. We definitely lead a simple dietary existence without much variety. I wish that I were more domestic, but it just isn’t one of my interests or strengths.

In addition to the limbo about Tom’s mom, I am still anxiously awaiting word, ANY word, about the job. I am ok with whatever happens - I just wanna know what the plan is! Will this be my last Friday off, or won’t it? Will I have to gear myself up for all the considerations invoved in starting somewhere new, or won’t I? Will I need to see if I can create more work for myself at my current job, or should I hold off? Arghhhh! I don’t do limbo of just one kind well, let alone two!

Well, I am going to fuss and fidget in other ways now, and in the mean time, perhaps you can send wellness vibes to Iowa where Tom’s mother lives, and pray for her peace and recovery! Thanks!