I've been taking my mind off my family friends' awful news - not that it isn't always at the back of my mind - by rushing around madly, getting ready for the holiday break. Yesterday, the dogs had to go to the vet for their yearly shots. That's always entertaining! A friend came with me to help get them into and out of the car (they hate travelling in the car and make a fuss). All went reasonably well until we left the vet's. One dog got in with no problem. The other refused point blank. These are big dogs, difficult to lift, so we really wanted him to jump in himself... Eventually, a woman got out of a transit van and offered to help; she was howling with laughter and said she wished she'd made a video of us with the dog...
After that, we went out to lunch - a nice walk to the restaurant and back, followed by a trip to the development project to ensure the pipes hadn't burst as a result of the cold weather and no central heating. Luckily, all was well - and lunch was delicious!
Looking after my neighbour's cats has also been keeping me busy, as has walking the dogs, doing the washing, tidying, cleaning, doing last minute shopping and so on.
I should be exhausted, but I'm not! Admittedly, I dosed off for about ten minutes when I sat down yesterday afternoon after lunch, but I've been doing that for years, so I don't think it's anything to worry about! Indeed, I have an indecent amount of energy! Today, someone even told me I look better than I have done for years.
With my next hospital visit creeping inexorably towards me, such comments are very welcome, as they dull the panic I feel at the thought of going to see Nurse (I always think of Nurse, not nurse) again. I suppose feeling anxious about check ups is natural, but I had thought that I might be feeling a little less worried as time wore on rather than more concerned...
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