It’s been another active week around here. Back on Sunday afternoon, I took a box of 50 Easter cards for Hospice to the grandkids for them to help assemble. It is a project that they like to do and they have fun putting their own little artistic embellishments on them and I think the volunteer effort is a good thing for them to do. I didn’t stick around for long, as they had chores and projects to work on but we did have a nice visit.
I went to the Sportz Page for dinner on Monday with Elaine and Joann and it was nice to connect with them again. We probably haven’t hung out since January - not sure why but I guess we were all going in different directions.
There was a Service Coordinator meeting in my building yesterday and I don’t think I will go again. The same five grumpy complainers attended and they didn’t have a positive thing to say about anything. I’ve been avoiding them and I’ve said that I would distance myself but I like to stay informed. I guess I will speak with Maureen directly for information.
Deb and I went to Harrison Park and met up with our former Service Coordinator, Mary, who retired last November. We walked the trail and then found a picnic table and sat for a nice visit. It was good to see Mary again and to learn that she is enjoying her retirement - imagine that!
I had to get up early this morning and scramble to my follow-up cardiology appointment. The echocardiogram that I had last week showed a 5% improvement in the pumping action (ejection function) of my heart - a result of the new medications that I am taking. It is now pretty close to the normal range and I don’t have to have it checked again for six months. The condition is called cardiomyopathy and if left untreated can result in heart failure. I’m feeling pretty good that a few little pills can keep it working and keep me living the lifestyle I want.
As I pulled into my parking spot at the clinic, I spotted a large flock of Tundra Swans flying northward. Woo Hoo! I also spotted a Red Wing Blackbird and heard a Robin off in the distance recently. Spring is just around the corner.
