I have had a better day today than I can remember in the last several months.
I may have had an annoying doctor treat me yesterday, but he was spot on with the Prednisone. Although I should have listen to the nice pharmacist lady. She recommended I take it in the morning because it could cause insomnia.
I think I slept maybe four hours last night. But very little coughing.
And here is the best part: I WANTED TO GET OUT OF BED THIS MORNING!
I hopped up and walked up the hill to meet my daughter and husband, who are conveniently staying with a friend who lives about a mile from me. They loaded me up in the truck and whisked me away for our breakfast with my mom.
I had a super breakfast! We are changing up our venues a bit. Today was Sunny's Diner. Man, those hash browns were killer! I believe they fried them up in real butter. Nice and crispy on the edges. I had a mushroom swiss omelet and sliced tomatoes instead of toast.
And three cups of coffee.
And 2 Prednisones. And thank God for friends who lives in Washington. I now have a month supply of Sudafed. Sudafed is the only antihistamine that has ever had any effect on my seasonal allergies. But all three of these substances combined to make me most hyper!
My family was looking at each other knowingly by the end of breakfast. My daughter told me to come up for air once in awhile. Give someone else a chance to talk.
But, it feels so good to feel good again!
I have often wondered if I am bipolar. I know I struggle with depression. But I had a thought today. Perhaps the depression is partially health related. Like when my allergies flare up. Or I eat gluten. Or I just overeat. Then I feel heavy and tired. If my nose is plugged, I don't sleep well and am not only sleep deprived, by oxygen deprived.
So when I am not in pain, not tired, I am relieved and happy. So perhaps I am not manic, just happy?
My family might argue otherwise.
But my students were happy to see my old bubbly self back today.
Saturdays have been challenging for me for quite some time. I teach at a church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. My first student is my mom. Who I love dearly. And she is doing fantastic at piano! But most ornery she is! (I say that quite lovingly).
And I am usually SOOO tired on Saturdays that I make several cups of black tea, and sit by my students at the piano, often leaning on the piano to keep myself propped up. And if perchance I get a break in my schedule, I stretch, play the piano, check emails trying to stay awake, when all I REALLY want to do is crawl under the piano, curl up and take a long nap.
But today, I was lively and bubbly the WHOLE day! I even stood up and walked around while I was teaching. Most inspired was I!
Here is a picture of me outside underneath a cherry tree on a break:
Not sure if you see the difference, but my lump is nearly gone! (Right side of face, in this picture, it would be the left side)
After teaching all day, I hopped on the bus to come to the library to share my good news.
And I got stuck in a hail storm!
The weather here in Portland this year...Most unpredictable!
Today, I decided to focus on "joy" as my fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Because today, I lived it! JOY all day!
We shall see what tomorrow holds. But for today I am happy!
And I hope you are too!
Happy Saturday.
Talk to you tomorrow!
Zita :)
I may have had an annoying doctor treat me yesterday, but he was spot on with the Prednisone. Although I should have listen to the nice pharmacist lady. She recommended I take it in the morning because it could cause insomnia.
I think I slept maybe four hours last night. But very little coughing.
And here is the best part: I WANTED TO GET OUT OF BED THIS MORNING!
I hopped up and walked up the hill to meet my daughter and husband, who are conveniently staying with a friend who lives about a mile from me. They loaded me up in the truck and whisked me away for our breakfast with my mom.
I had a super breakfast! We are changing up our venues a bit. Today was Sunny's Diner. Man, those hash browns were killer! I believe they fried them up in real butter. Nice and crispy on the edges. I had a mushroom swiss omelet and sliced tomatoes instead of toast.
And three cups of coffee.
And 2 Prednisones. And thank God for friends who lives in Washington. I now have a month supply of Sudafed. Sudafed is the only antihistamine that has ever had any effect on my seasonal allergies. But all three of these substances combined to make me most hyper!
My family was looking at each other knowingly by the end of breakfast. My daughter told me to come up for air once in awhile. Give someone else a chance to talk.
But, it feels so good to feel good again!
I have often wondered if I am bipolar. I know I struggle with depression. But I had a thought today. Perhaps the depression is partially health related. Like when my allergies flare up. Or I eat gluten. Or I just overeat. Then I feel heavy and tired. If my nose is plugged, I don't sleep well and am not only sleep deprived, by oxygen deprived.
So when I am not in pain, not tired, I am relieved and happy. So perhaps I am not manic, just happy?
My family might argue otherwise.
But my students were happy to see my old bubbly self back today.
Saturdays have been challenging for me for quite some time. I teach at a church from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. My first student is my mom. Who I love dearly. And she is doing fantastic at piano! But most ornery she is! (I say that quite lovingly).
And I am usually SOOO tired on Saturdays that I make several cups of black tea, and sit by my students at the piano, often leaning on the piano to keep myself propped up. And if perchance I get a break in my schedule, I stretch, play the piano, check emails trying to stay awake, when all I REALLY want to do is crawl under the piano, curl up and take a long nap.
But today, I was lively and bubbly the WHOLE day! I even stood up and walked around while I was teaching. Most inspired was I!
Here is a picture of me outside underneath a cherry tree on a break:
After teaching all day, I hopped on the bus to come to the library to share my good news.
And I got stuck in a hail storm!
The weather here in Portland this year...Most unpredictable!
Today, I decided to focus on "joy" as my fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23).
Because today, I lived it! JOY all day!
We shall see what tomorrow holds. But for today I am happy!
And I hope you are too!
Happy Saturday.
Talk to you tomorrow!
Zita :)
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