What do you miss?

 This staying at home has been necessary for a lot of reasons. For us, we’re old! And health issues aside why would you want to contract Covid?  Nasty virus.  Now the children are getting it.  Numbers are up

I miss going to the library. It’s a lovely building with lots of windows overlooking beautiful hills. We could check out books and DVD’s, sit and read magazines. They also offer all manner of classes on a wide variety of subjects. 

I miss going to various stores to look at things. True, in most cases we don't need anything but it’s fun to look. Stores like Tractor Supply, Harbor Freight, Bass Pro Shops, Cabelas, Bed Bath and Beyond.  What stores do you miss?  Shopping Malls! We have inside and outside malls. 

We often went to Barnes & Nobles just to check out the magazines. Sit and read with a coffee from Starbucks.  Maybe a sweet. We both like the magazines that we really can’t afford subscriptions to! For me crafting, Jim boats.  

I also miss just strolling the quaint towns around here. Yes, we can still do this but in most cases it requires a mask. Neither one of can tolerate them for very long. Breathing becomes labored and I’m forever steaming up my glasses. I suppose we could invest in some fancy masks that would aid in this.

I also miss human interactions! 

On Monday I have my pre op for gallbladder surgery.  I’m sure there will be labs involved before the 28th when the procedure will take place. I’m scheduled for a Covid test on the 26th, which means I’ll have to quarantine for two weeks.   I guess venturing out for the surgery is ok!  My right arm is still causing me pain.  I’ve stopped using it for many things and that has helped. T-shirts and sport bras were very difficult to put on and take off so I stopped wearing them. Problem is I have very few button up blouses. I’ve been looking for camp shirts. But apparently the brands I like don’t make them! So, I’m still searching.

Jim helps with my chores and some days that’s a blessing. If I use my right arm to much it takes days for a degree of comfort to return. I take ibuprofen throughout the day, two before bed. I get between 5-7 hours of sleep before the pain drives me out of bed.  Maybe I should try CBD oil!

Jim has been using CBD oil for a few weeks and he says he’s sleeping better. Even managed to get up before his 0800 alarm a few times! Most days he still takes a nap. So far no improvement noticed on his arthritic hands and knees.  He’s using the CBD oil from Young Living. If you’re interested let me know as I am a distributor.

I miss family.  Of course our children don't live here so this is ongoing.  But Sara Jane and Jerry are nearby and we haven't seen them in months...darn covid!

So, what do you miss?

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