11.9.11

Yesterday morning was mostly taken up by visiting the Toyota dealer for the routine 5,000 mi. check on our car.  Before leaving I had to pick up some branches that fell during the wind overnight, also checked the downspouts to make sure they were angled and extended correctly.  One of the downspout extensions was not attached.  It wasn't long before the rain started so I was glad I got that tended to.

This morning we had an appointment at the VFW in downtown Kansas City, Mo., about 20 miles on the interstate.  I really don't like that drive but it was necessary as the VFW representative is filing a claim, on Don's behalf, with the VA.  So, between getting myself and Don ready for the outing, the trip itself, and then home again in time to fix, eat, and cleanup lunch, that left about 2 hrs. for rest, logging in my Weight Watchers food, checking emails before doing some laundry, handling the mail, and starting supper.

I have talked to a couple of other caregivers and their biggest issue is that they seem to feel so tired so often.  I, too, feel always under pressure to organize something, check on something, clean something, schedule something, etc.
I'm fairly certain this is why caregivers have a main complaint of 'tiredness'.

Tomorrow may be productive because there is nothing actually scheduled! yeah!  I have made a list of immediate things to take care of tomorrow so that will help because I won't feel like I'm floundering.  Don said he wanted to help me but, of course, he can't.  There is nothing on the list that he could deal with, but he has such a good heart and if I can find some little thing it will make him feel useful.  I'll work on that...(just a thought-by saying that I'm putting unnecessary pressure on myself)

  Father...I talked to you during my day and let you know how I'm faring with all of this and then I feel like you are smiling and nodding in understanding.  You are always there to take my hand and stroke my brow and whisper words of patience and love.  Please continue.  Amen...

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