I am so very very tired. For a good reason and I am pleased that I have accomplished what I did.
On Monday, my friend and neighbor needed me to drive her to have x-rays done on her back. We used her car, which is a blessing also because my truck won't start, nor could she climb into it. So the wait for x-rays was about an hour and B took about 20 minutes. We came home and I carried her mail up, got her settled into her apt.
Tuesday, B had a doctor's appointment. We went to that an I waited another hour or so. No worries, I was pleased to be of help. As we left B said she needed something to eat and we needed to drop off her prescription to be filled. Druggist said 30 - 45 minutes for prescription. I am grateful for the drive thru. So I took B home. Then went back out for her meal and prescription. I also needed milk and B had a craving for Pepsi. So thankful for the drive thru again. I drove thru Dick's Carry Out for Milk and Pepsi. Then to Kroger for prescription, then thru KFC for a meal. It was fun navigating the stairs with all that and the mail. B was very grateful and I felt helpful and got to drive her car again.
On Wednesday, B had a therapy appointment. We went to a place I had never been in. The atmosphere was wonderful. My Kindle decided it was not going to turn on and it really didn't bother me. I was comfortable with my cup of Good Earth Tea and the music. As I waited relaxed and blissful my mind wondered on nothing special. When B was done you could tell some of the pain had subsided. I complimented the staff on such a nice place and asked if they charge for just hanging out. While the atmosphere was most pleasant when near the staff I felt much tension. Maybe I can recommend they clear their own baggage at the door to better serve their self and their clients.
Well, I am not sharing this on Thursday to receive recognition on my service to my friend. Rather, I am recognizing in myself how much better I felt helping someone else. The fact that I went into 3 new public places without any anxiety is a cheer factor also. Today I am exhausted. Partially because I have not done that much running in 6 months and part do to the flashbacks of having assisted my mother in her frailty. While the flashbacks were unpleasant at times, they were also insightful.
Thanks for reading my victorious week so far! I only have a hair appointment this afternoon. B has already said I could use her car. I will offer to bring her a meal home since her menu is limited and I don't cook. Blessings to you all.
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