I do realize it is officially still spring until June 21st yet it is summer up here. I spent the weekend at the lake with my folks enjoying the shade spot on the porch with my reading materials, journal, computer and lots of great food and wine of course. It was wonderful to go for pontoon rides and swim in the cool waters. My body loves being in the water where there is no weight bearing on joints or bones. It is wolmb-like and effortless on a floatie. Yes I had on a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen shirt and lots of sunscreen. The pooches swam with me and protected me from the turtle I earlier observed......EEEK. Snap !!
Our garden is bursting. Everything is blooming or passing old buds. The peonies were stunning this year. I have had a continuous bouquet and sharing flowers and food with whomever is willing. I had hopes of getting a small stall at the farmers market with an umbrella and table but not enough energy to pull that off and my muscle man is on project. Next year though !!! We have several farmers markets on Wed, fri., and Saturday and one trunk sale. It's called Trunkapalooza. Like a tailgate flea market.
Students are gone for the summer, all 50,000 of them so it is quiet and road construction takes over the unused roads for summer fix ups. I do not get in the car unless I have to.
Health wise I still am dealing with pain in high numbers, irregular BP, weakness, shakiness and fatigue-malaise yet trying to stay rested and strengthen muscles at same time. I have enjoyed thoroughly my new friend (privacy rights-no name). She is an MD and researcher, partially retired. I love her energy and spunk. She has lupus and has been through the ringer more so than I and yet she is of great support. I have learned much and we continue to find common interests. Especially horses !!! and I have someone to workout with at the wellness center who can direct me in the proper way to exercise with my issues. Her specialty was Orthopedic Surgery. I find her so interesting as a person I may end up writing my memoir with hers as well..."the story of two miracles" or "two stories of survival and hope"? Have not mentioned it to her yet only made inferences and she seems she may be open to it. Her humor and interesting take on life is fascinating and funny. I had been calling out in my meditations and prayers for this type of relationship and friendship. I am blessed.
My grandma is getting stronger after heart attach. I spoke to my uncle Myron and he also has much the same joint-bone pain and I send him healing thoughts as I do my cousin Sally. Hold them in yours if you will.
The Asheville project seems to be coming along and I am so proud of my sweet and handsome husband. He is really growing in so many ways and his design and artistic mind is working on our own web projects as well with the help of other partners and talented minds. We want to share it with you when the time is right. Hospital projects will be in full swing this winter after the NC job is complete. Doug git a grant for a sculptural piece to sit in the main waiting room near the entrance to the hospital. It is interactive as well and really neat collaboration. We also have two other hospital oriented projects in the holding pattern for now and lupusadvocacy. Our annual walk for Friends of Amster Fund "Butterfly Walk" is coming up August 19th, Saturday 8 am, with a pancake ans sausage breakfast and a talk from Dr. McCune about the advances in research for causes and cures, and of course, better treatments. Fun for the family, lots of shaded areas to rest all in a park setting outside Detroit. I have sent everyone I know information. If you have not received info in a week let me know.
I sure missed my trip to NC but it is good I stayed. I would not have had energy to socialize and it may have made things worse. Staying home and resting is the only way to heal for now.
Blessings,
Angela
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