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Today was a rough day. Nothing went as I hoped or planned.

airshipjones is still very sick. He says the medicine is helping but he is still weak and the cough is scarry. uncledark was still on an overnight with friends out of town. And he had to work extra this week as well.

Although fuzzydragon was wonderful in helping me clear out the garage and begin the real sorting and storing of the rest of our stuff, there is still so much to be done. And many of the tasks require help. I am not safe on a ladder or step stool. Some things are just two person jobs. I am overwhelmed by the list of things still to be done before the rains begin. We still have a lot of boxes yet to sort, unpack or store in the attick.

In addition to the work on the garage, fuzzydragon helped me put away the trampoline and clear the yard. The guy was suppose to come till the yard today so we can put in grass and start the garden. Turns out he can't some until Friday.

The big upset of the day was really about Oberon, my cat. In the middle of the night, he came in looking very messed up. He was hunched over, partially dragging his hind end, tail down between his legs and covered in matted dirt. He had been fine earlier in the day. When I brushed out his fur, I also found a puncture wound in this side. It seems that he may have either fallen from a fence/roof or been hit by a car. So I took him in for xrays etc. $350 vet bill. They were worried that his back might have had a fracture. Nothing on the xrays. He is on antibiotics and pain medication and we are to keep him in this week.

There were a dozen smaller disappointments through the day too. Just not a good day. I ended up pretty stressed out. Probably intensified by the reaction to prednizone. I finally went to my room and took a nap. I am learning that the best way to handle it when I feel I am loosing my emotional balance is to retreat and rest.

If anyone would like to help me out this week, I could sorely use it. Sometimes just the company is nice while I work.
I need to keep unpacking the huge pile of boxes on my back porch.
I need help putting some more things in the attic.
I need help with about a dozen small "fix-it" projects around the house.

Well, at least the bardic is Sunday evening. I am looking forward to the social time.

What a difference a day makes...

Today has started out wonderful! So different from yesterday. I had trouble sleeping last night, so I slept in. I woke up at nearly noon, feeling much more rested. Next to me, purring and snuggly was my Oberon. He is still feeling poorly and needy, but he seems to be mending. He also seems smart enough to know he needs rest and isn't fighting us to get out. He was so loving and happy this morning.

Then I pulled myself up and downstairs to find Mom was cooking brunch for her and me. Cinnimon rolls, sausages and catalope with Earl Grey tea. Yum.

uncledark was at work. airshipjones had gone off on an errand for me! He was feeling well enough to go get the rug I found on Craig's List. I had all but given up on it. In addition, he came back with a free (brand new) portable "boom box" CD player they gave him. So I finally have a rug for my room. Much easier to do yoga on a rug than on a hardwood floor.

The day is sunny but not too hot. I am expecting friends over for the Bardic tonight. Smile.

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Today was a good day.

I have a rug in my room now with my altar. I can comfortably do my meditation and yoga. I also picked up a bike with training wheels for Victoria's birthday present. (She turns 5 on Oct. 1).

I got to spend time with my friend Yvonne whose birthday is tomorrow.

I cleaned up my house some, especially the downstairs floors.

We had a small but nice bardic. (Although I did miss some of our great singers in the community!)

I am cuddling my cat.