Where are the Days Going?

I look at the calendar and cannot believe it is May already.  The last two months have gone by so quick I have not had tme to do all I need to do.  I cancelled by 1 year check-up with Dr. Logan due to a conference in Traverse City and have yet to reset.  I have not reset my regular checkup with Dr. Patel because I never remember when I am at work and only think about it when the office is closed.  So, I guess I must be avoiding it for some reason and need to just get these 2 things done!  Dr. Logan will then be done except for annual checkups.  I wished he would have done mor reduction on the reconstruction and it is showing now.  I assume if I really wanted it - he could go back in and reduce this and it would not put me down for more than a few days, but I am not really into going back under.  Five surgeries in the last 3 years now is plenty.  I will give it a little time and then see. 

My weight is down a lot and my BP has been well within normal range to low so I know the appointment with Patel would be fine.  I workout almost every day, I am eating much more healthy, doing away with almost all processed carbs and staying very close to clean eating.  I have a few vices still - gluten free multi-grain crackers from SAMS Club are just the crunch I need (thanks Darlene).  I am almost addicted to them.  Even Joe likes them.  Speaking of Joe - he is now watching is food, beginning to exercise and take an interest in getting more healthy.  I love it!   I can cook things I like and will eat and so will he.  He is reading healthy recipes, getting involved with VA on their weight loss program and I am so pleased to feel like I have a partner in this process called staying as healthy as we can.  I don't want to be alone when I retire - I want this best friend of mine to be there and enjoy it all.

It is Sunday morning, quiet and peaceful and I am trying to plan my day and figure out what I want to do - inside or outside work - maybe a combo of both.  The house is a mess and I need to take each individual room and take time to Spring clean from top to bottom.  I have every one of my flower beds again needing attention.  I have bags of clothes and stuff to go to Goodwill and just need to pack it up and get it done.  I need to take a week off and get some things done but can't take the time away from work which is moving forwad 150 miles per hour.  But, for some reason, I thrive in the midst of all the stress and chaos.  Weird.

So, I will take a deep breathe, and enjoy every day.   I have not mentioned Randy in my blog today and not sure why.  He is facing life threatening medical issues and he is recovery from very significat heart bypass but still has another surgery to face.  Just another reminder that we are all on borrowed time and we can make choices that move us forward or move us downward (like into the ground) and I hope everyone takes advantage of the change to make things better.  Unfortunately, it is all about personal choice and decisions so we can wish it all day for others but they need to want it and do the hard work.  I hope Randy makes the decision to take advantage of the opportunity provided to him, re-evaluate what is important in life, and enjoy every day.  :)

I really do feel like Merry Sunshine most days and today is no difference.