Big accomplishments today. Three laps around the lawn after stretchercise and before breakfast. I actually walked instead of waddled. Wow. Then a half mile walk beside a small waterway in the woods. It was not on Weimar property all the way, so we saw some residences tucked into the forest. One place was getting spruced up for a wedding. It was very pretty: small patio with a pergola, pond, and green grass. Seemed a little out of the way for a wedding, but what do I know? It might be just off the main road. I wish Darrell was here to help me figure out where north is!! It took about 45 minutes to complete the half mile, but I did it, standing up, and amazingly am still upright! Gus and I used to do about a mile and a half in 25 minutes. How I've deteriorated. Right now my determination is strong, and I know I can get better.
We prepared Sabbath supper in cooking class. We are going to eat well tomorrow! I may have to have supper tomorrow evening. It can be my indulgence for the week. I've been eating really well since I've been here: plenty of fresh veggies, good carbs, and beans and tofu. Raw beets, shredded, from the on-site garden. Really tasty. Lots of beans. They offer them every day for breakfast. Even before I came here I had started wondering how certain foods came to be breakfast foods, and now we have beans three times a day--one more food to add to the breakfast list. I tried quinoa at this morning, and it was perfectly edible. I'll probably stick with oatmeal for most days. It's just more comforting.
This afternoon we went shopping at Target. I found the trekking poles, and also picked up a pedometer so I can see how many steps I can add each day. We bussed into town somewhere, however I have no idea where we were. Just know we got back on I-80. Doesn't matter. Most of the other folks were excited at the notion of going shopping. I wish I could have given one of them my list and just stayed here. The nurse said I needed the exercise, so that's that. It wasn't too bad; I used the shopping cart like a walker just as I do at home, and managed to get to most corners of the store. When I walked down the aisle adjacent to the food section, I just looked to the left! No food on my list!!
This evening there's a concert in our lobby. There's a harp set up next to the piano, so maybe some duets. There's usually a peaceful DVD with hymns playing in the lobby that makes a relaxing place to take a rest. Live music will be a pleasant change.
The first week is almost over, and has gone by quickly. I hope the rest of the time doesn't go by so quickly, or that I start making progress more quickly. I want to be a lot better before I go home. Thanks for all your thoughts, prayers, and support. Love you all bunches!
Bogie, Dixie, Gabby, if you're reading this, I miss you and hope you're behaving for Aunt Kim.
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