Resurfacing after a few rough days...

So here it is Saturday morning. I'm at my computer with The Pretty Birds by my side.
This is the first morning I'm kind of feeling somewhat normal. Wednesday afternoon
I started to slide. Which really surprised me, as I was having such a beautiful day.
Wednesday started out great. I had an acupuncture treatment, which is always wonderful,
but even more so this day. The reason being that I had decided that morning not to take
my blood pressure or blood sugar medications. I made this decision because my legs
and ankles were swelling to the point of distraction. They were killing me. I thought
about the 3 days in the hospital, where they did not give me this medication and how
I came home with thin ankles and no swelling, until I started taking these medications
again. I figured if I could get by in the hospital without them, then I would try getting
by without them again.
Thank you to the powers that be, because before my treatment the practioner took
my blood pressure and it was 130 over 80, which is way good for me, with or without
the medication. After the treatment my blood pressure was 120 over 80, perfect.
Was I ever elated and grateful.
So I took the scenic route home North on A1A, ocean view to my right and low a behold
there is this magnificent, huge kite flying right before my eyes.
These photo's were taken from inside my car, while I was driving.
I stopped to do some errands and that's when things started to slide.
Something happened to my left rear ankle. Like I tore or over extended something...
All I know is that it was very painful and made it quite awkward to walk.
But I perservered and got everything on my list accomplished. Go Myra!
PS, when I got home I was so wiped out that it's taken me 2 whole days to semi
recover.
The foot is sligthly better, which is a good thing. However, this has put a real
damper on my daily walking is the halls.
I'm hanging in there and doing the best I can.
If anyone has survived and read this far, I applaud you.
Such a mournful, woe is me, Myra.
Enough about the downs.
The good news is I purchased a "sports cord", I think that's what you call them.
I'm learning how to do all kinds of strengthing and stretching routines and this
is a very good thing for me.
Tomorrow evening my 86yr old Mother, Reva is hostessing a Birthday Dinner
for her 93 yr. old squeeze named Charles (Reva calls him Charlie). This will
be my first dinner out venture since my surgery.
I'm sure I'll do just fine.
Did I mention how much I'm enjoying my pretty new companions?
The birds are a delight.
I love coming out in the morning and seeing them.
I love hearing their chirping. Somehow they have enhanced my life.
And oh yes, I remain grateful still, for all I have.
Let's see how this new day shall unfold.
Good wishes.

TA DA!

I am late in posting this encouraging news...
16 lbs., that's what I'm down in almost one
month.
I am still retaining lots of fluid in my legs,YUK
and OUCH.
This is a reaction from the medication that I
take for blood pressure and blood sugar.
The doctor said it represents about another 10 or 12 lbs.
So there.
Yesterday was a wipe out for me in terms of
energy.
But I am thrilled and proud that I managed to
accomplish all that I set out to do.
Most importantly voting.
I am distressed to awake this morning and see
that in Florida we shall have a Republian Governor
again.
Oh well, you win some. You lose some.
Our Democratic nominee was a real long shot.
I see that nation wide though, we have what
to celebrate.
I only hope and pray that my fellow democrats
will work hard at making a difference and not
exhibit inappropriate behavior that is so prevalent
today.
It's 5:20 AM. I have been up since 4:45 AM.
Slept thru the night, from about 6:30PM yesterday
till now.
WOW. I must have needed that sleep.
Good morning world.
I am so grateful.

Good Morning Pretty Birds

Well the Pretty's made it through their first night just fine.
I moved their cage to sit next to my work table so I can
admire them all the time.
They've been chirpping and flying around.
I feel badly about the flying around.
The cage is so small.
But for now this will have to do.

I'm off to my doctors appointment.
I've a list of other things to accomplish
while I'm out.

Wishing my self good luck.

Looking forward to accepting this
beautiful day as it unfolds.

Pretty Boy and Pretty Girl an Australian Love Story.

This is the second time I am writing about Pretty Boy and Pretty Girl
an Australian Love Story.
The first time just published to the wrong blog, myras-blog.blogspot.com.
What a bummer.
I am so frustrated with the learning curve on blogger but must persevere
because this is such a lovely story.
I was itching to get out of the house today.
I thought, why not take a nice long drive up to
The Festival Flea Market.
Once there I would get a much needed walk in and enjoy the visuals
provided, by the assorted merchandise.
So there I was walking up and down the aisles when I hear all these
bird sounds. Not exactly singing birds, but rather lots of chirpping,
kind of. So I follow my ears to an amazing scene. Three large cages
with the most beautiful, colorful assortment of Australian Baby Finch.
I was mesmerized and immediately drawn in to one particular bird.
Meet Pretty Boy. He has the orange head and dark purple chest.
I asked the proprietor all kinds of questions.
There were several people in and out through out the questions and
answers, all attesting to how great the birds were from this woman.
That she hand feeds and raises them and how happy they are with
their purchases, etc.
So right then and there, I knew I had to have this bird.
She got him into a smaller cage I had selected and I asked her to
pick out the female. Meet Pretty Girl. She has a black head with
a pale lavender chest and a thin turquoise line around her neck.
The woman told me they are babies and that their color will become
more intense as they age.
They will not mate unless I put a little house in the cage for them to
nest in.
I can't believe the whole thing.
I took the cage with them in it home talking and whistling to them all
the way in my car.
I'm sorry they have to live in a cage.
They are not birds to handle according to the woman.
Anyway they are mine.
I am so thrilled and delighted. Did I say happy and
over the moon?
I am grateful to the powers that be, that led me to this
today.
Life is good.
Tomorrow is judgement day, with my 1st weigh in.
I will go to bed tonight with peace of mind.
Looking forward to what the morrow has in store for me.

On Beauty

My offering for the day.
On beauty. Gibson Girls, love that soft romantic look.
Had a wonderful day.
Tomorrow have a list of must do's
and then it will be Tuesday.
My day of recogning. First time on the
scale at the doctor's office.
I know it will be good news.
Actually had 2 walks today.
That's big for me.
Night all.
Sweet dreams...