I kind of have the blues today. Ironic since the weather makes the world look so inviting.
Tummy troubles last night and today kept me home from church. I think it was mostly something I ate last night–that is to say, a lot of fiber. Otherwise I had had the best gastro week this week for a long, long time. In the dead of winter, it’s been hard to figure out what to eat when my system can’t handle dairy at all, can’t handle much fiber, and I’m trying to limit my red meat in-take. I’ve been having lots of pasta and soups. I long for the fresh salads and vegetables of the coming seasons.
So, I’m refining my garden plans for the summer. Back to expansion mode. What all can I possibly fit into our little gardens. I also tell myself that sure, we can keep up with watering herbs in containers this year, despite our dreary track record.
Thursday is my colonoscopy. Needless to say I dread the prep on Wednesday. Given my continuing gastro issues, the doctor giving me the prep drink is akin to giving a machete to someone with paper cuts. But, it is necessary, and I shouldn’t complain about the process. I do pray that nothing bad turns up. I always get grumpy and stressed when any of these tests approach.
Should be an exciting week otherwise. Shayley’s baby chicks are due to arrive. We ordered a dozen–kind of a sampler box of australorps, orbingtons, Easter eggers, wyandotte, red star and of course, just because it is so fun to say, Naked Neck Turkens. Shayley had us go through a practice drill to remove them from their mail container, checking them for “pasty butt,” and placing them gently in their new box.
Hopefully we’ll receive them and get them settled in before my prep Wednesday evening.
Thank you for your continuing prayers.
Love,
Lydeana
