I Rise
poem and commentary
I wake to greet the day
with my heart born anew
Basking in the daybreak
Satiating thirst
from dawns morning dew
Let me join in chorus
from treetops doth thee sing
Gloria
Hallelujah
Behold the risen king
Fear not my brethren
open thy eyes
Look within, for he lives
and from his love
I Rise
✨May all those who see the wonder of life and within it the light of love, flourish in the warmth of the sun. 💞 Happy Easter to all who celebrate in one form or another.
I went on my four-day cruise and totally enjoyed myself. I only had one alcoholic drink because I have been having blood pressure issues and didn't want to push my luck.
I got plenty of exercise walking the length of the ship daily. One morning a nice young lad walked with me along the ships track. He was on vacation with his family and in-laws. At one point we paused and watched the sun crest the horizon to make itself known. A man young enough to be my son, being kind to an older woman such as me. A connection I'll never forget. He could have walked at a faster pace and left me in his tracks, yet he slowed his steps to walk with me that morning.
Granny came and stayed with Billy and the two of them had a great time together. Granny said Billy took care of her more than she took care of him. I was glad that both were in good health, happy and laughing when I returned home. So much so that I have planned a trip home this summer to spend a week with my daughter after her carpal tunnel surgery. I miss my girls and the grandchildren. Granny will come stay that week with Billy too.
The cruise helped me destress and get ahold of my stubborn side to advocate for myself with my care and doctoring. I ended up in the ER two days after I got home. My blood pressure was 177/115 and my head ached and vision blurry. The problem is my blood pressure has been unstable because from the time EMS reached me to the time it took to transport me it was still high but fell 30 points. The lowest I’ve seen it was 77/55 just before the last 3 weeks to month of trouble started.
I am still waiting to get in to see neuroimmunologist. They said they are trying to get me in within the next two weeks. 🤔 We will see.
Good news - I quit smoking!! Monday will be 14 days, and I have NO want to go back to it. The productive cough I had has decreased tremendously. I'm hoping that another couple of weeks will kick it completely.
The days on the cruise focused my attention away from cravings and when I got home, I told Bill it would be short quick sessions on porch visiting with him until I could handle smelling him smoking. And not to offer me one out of habit.
I talked with my insurance company and see my primary doctor next week about getting me a stand-up walker. They call it a rollator. I don't want a scooter or automated chair yet. I am afraid if I begin to use one, my legs will become weak faster than they are doing so already.
That pretty much catches us up on the happenings around here. Still on the journey toward home.
✨Be the Light
One step at a time (literally, in this case). Blessed be.
Brilliant ✨