Slogging

Slogging along toward recovery here. Pneumonia is certainly a mighty foe, and reminds me quite adamantly when to back-off. I'm still very exhausted, coughing heavily off and on, and having side effects from prednisone withdrawal - upper abdomen /chest pain, racing heart, headache, and numbness.  There is improvement today, though, and I got up, showered, ate some oatmeal and ironed several items before collapsing back into my chair.

Yesterday morning, my dear friend, Lynne, did a distance reiki session with me, and it was such a gift of release, relaxation and obvious healing....we will do several more sessions. I am so blessed to have her loving gift to help me through this.

Last night I had another invaluable gift -  LM's company for the whole evening. He brought over some light dinner, and we watched a movie followed by the 2 hour season premier of Downton Abbey.....so GOOD.  We were both in tears at points and were just raving about the delicious writing.

So this will be another day in the house.  Tomorrow I am going to LM's house for the day. We will watch the Patriots vs Broncos game and share a meal, and I am sure hoping for some kitty love from Ms G.  It's tough cajoling her away from LM's lap, but maybe a fleece blanket will help.

LM brought me some photo he took yesterday....at West Dennis Beach he saw this lovely  great blue heron taking in the day from the marsh

Ms G tilting her head to take in the flag whipping around in the wind.

 This is one of the snowy owls perched on the life guard chair. Not a good shot as LM was afraid to get much closer for fear he would take off.  There was a huge crowd of birders around, too.

 The owls remain there today and LM says you'd think there was a Hollywood celebrity hanging around.  Lots of fancy cameras and telescopes angling for close-ups of these avian celebrities. I recommended he carry around a pocket full of mice!!