Yesterday afternoon proved to be an incredible experience. The General supervised my using my walker to access the deck in the back of the house. That provided a full view of the golf course and as you might suspect, it was a weather perfect golfing day. Many people were taking advantage of the day.
The General made me promise to call her phone when I was ready to come back inside. She didn't want me to talk, but the sound of her phone would alert her that I was ready to come back inside. She didn't want me to be unassisted as I negotiated using the walker to get back inside the house.
I understand her concern. She came outside two or three times just to make sure I was okay. I was better than okay, and I actually stayed on the porch for over two hours. It was a picture perfect day to be outside and I was actually in the shade.
I probably would have stayed longer, but the metal outdoor chair could have benefitted from the presence of a cushion. I decided to take off my orthopedic boot and do some exercises with both feet. That meant that I needed to sit in the front edge of the chair. Actually, perhaps it had to do with balance, but I used both my left and right foot doing the exercises.
Because of the gentle breeze, the windchimes rang with frequency. The sound resonated with my spirit. The windchimes sometimes remind me of the sound of church bells. The sound was comforting, and the gentle breeze felt good against my face.
I can't say that the sounds of nature were present, but the memory of birds chirping and the sound of running water from the creek in our previous neighborhood filled my head. In the "stay-in-place" mandate associated to COVID in 2020, I often walked in isolation 2 ½ miles to the highway and back again. It was seldom that I saw anyone, but I took lots of pictures of old structures, fences, longhorn cattle, deer, and goats. Never did I make that walk that I didn't find it the source of calm. I revisited those experiences inside my head yesterday.
I also spent some time in prayer for a number of people on my prayer list nwho are in the midst of overwhelming circumstances. Prayer is the only thing I can provide, but feel blessed to have the privilege.
Today my calendar is filled with work related responsibilities and a physical therapy appointment. Unfortunately, my inability to talk will negate my ability to make telephone calls.
All My Best!
Don
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