I’m still here, dear friends, nearly six weeks after my last post. Life has been full-on. Long story short – Sam is now firmly tucked under my sister’s and niece’s wings and has finished week one of an exciting new job in Boston. I have been back home for about ten days and I’m still finding my footing in this empty nest. Well, not quite so empty as Pokey is still here with us (for now). I’ve been walking more, lifting weights at the gym again, trying out new recipes. One thing I haven’t done for the last month is pick up my big-girl camera. I decided not to bring it on the road trip out east, then kicked myself after seeing my sister’s amazing zinnia bed which seemed to attract every hummingbird within a one-mile radius. Since I’ve been back, other pursuits have taken up my free time.
I am prioritizing my health these days, focusing on diet and physical strength/flexibility/balance. I let stress have the upper hand for most of the spring and summer and slacked off on everything I know I should do for my health. I didn’t do horribly, just not well – and the bathroom scale told that sad tale with just three digits. I have an appointment with my primary care physician next week to discuss my latest bone density scans (they weren’t what I had hoped for, but could have been worse). I’m going to ask for a referral to a bone specialist, as I feel like both my PCP and my oncologist have the same, simplistic answer, “Do more weight bearing exercise, consume more calcium – oh, and here’s a drug.” Just from my own research I know that there’s more that can be done to prevent further bone loss and future fractures.
I feel like I don’t have much to say at the moment, but I wanted to get back in the saddle and not let too much time go by without letting you know I am fine and thinking of you all.
And now, I think I’ll take a nap.
Have a wonderful weekend, friends.
Love,
Michelle xoxo