Getting out of bed and taking care of myself lately has been troublesome at best. I've put off doing a load of laundry for several days, simply because I'd hurt too much while going up and down the stairs. This weekend, RQS has been doing much more than I could ask of her to keep me out of pain. And I'm grateful for that. She has done all of the cooking, and a bit of the cleanup after meals - and more.
For the most part, for me to get around in my apartment, I need my arms for 3-point support. At least, one of my arms needs to support my body in addition to the 2 legs that normally do so. So, it hasn't been much fun for me to get around. This is why I'm a little bit afraid. I have a trip coming up, and I need to be mobile for that trip.
But enough of my venting for now....
This morning, I received a delayed reply from my Canadian pen pal. She's doing well, but is very busy. She doesn't live with her wife yet, but visits her every so often. When her parents die, she and her wife will find a way to live together - either in one city or the other, Until then, my pen pal will be taking care of her parents. And that's the sign of a good adult offspring.
My brother is likely going to be out of a job soon, and has started interviewing for a new one again. He works in a place which is in receivership, and doesn't think that the banks will bail the firm out a second time. This makes me glad that we've sold the family homestead, as my brother has a small financial cushion to tide him over until finding a new position. It won't be an easy time for him - he suffers the from the discrimination our society has against older workers.
I'm still waiting on New York City to send me a copy of my grandmother's marriage licence. That's the hardest thing for me to get to complete the requirements for the foreign birth registry. I'm still going to see if I really need this document. But, I need to get on an online chat to do so, and I haven't found the time for this task.
As a wise person said in four short words:
