I adore this man.
Shortly after my last blog, my mother died.
My 70 year old mom, Linda.
I couldn’t fly to be with her due to mask mandates, and at her death my daughter, the Commander was already en route. Days after her death, she called me sobbing, telling me she was “too young” to pack up the house and tend her grieving grandfather.
I reminded her I was widowed when I was younger, and asked her to reconsider.
She bucked up, the Buckeye flew out to help as the Princess helped me get our home ready. One week after mom died, my 81 year old father, who has Parkinson’s, flew to Phoenix with the Commander to live with us.
Right as my pandemic-pivot business exploded.
Meet Puzzle Rides:) Ride became this in July 2020, after nearly closing for good with the pandemic shutdowns.
In March/April 2021, I made more than I did in all of 2019. This is our future, and I’ve thrown every waking second into it.
Which means I’m exhausted, and with mask mandates lifted just weeks ago, I’m not consistently exercising.
That said , I’m always outside.
Year #5 starting the Prescott summer season.
About a month ago I started a fasting diet, since I naturally fast. The change? No cream in my morning coffee; thus not breaking my fasting state.
I’ve lost 10lbs, and weigh 181....which is what I weighed when the Buckeye had his brain bleed so long ago. The next goal? 175, what I weighed on our wedding day....then 162, what I weighed when I bought my wedding dress. If I can hit 155, I’ll be content the rest of my life...
And I’ve already got clothes that at too big that I need to ditch.
And that feels amazing.
My days are jammed, and I’ve learned I can be creative even when everything around me is wrong. I’ve learned an anti-inflammatory lifestyle of fruits/veggies and lots of fish and meats is a wonderful way to live. I’ve learned that listening to MY BODY (which has never, EVER, liked food in the morning) is the best thing for me. Fasting is easy for me-and that’s what I need to do for me.
Exercise? Well, I do walk quite a bit😂😂 But that we need work on.
We’ve discussed an above ground pool, to enjoy this
summer. I want to swim, and we think we can fit one in.
That it would be a bucket list item? Even better.
For now, it’s a lot of work and no play. Today as the buckeye doses, I’m reminded of the fact it’s been four years since he first told me he loved me.
A lot has changed. All the kids are on their own; Dad however, is now with us. He’s the easiest Daddy in the world to get along with, though:) I’m still fighting to get healthcare and things have been just intense for a very long time....especially since Mom died.
But we go on.
I sincerely hope it is done together.
