This morning we had freezing rain but the sun came out after and all the tree branches sparkled. It was too slippery to walk outside so I did my 2km walk on the treadmill downstairs. I don't enjoy the treadmill but I had my headphones with 60's rock music which helped. By the end of my 2km I was breathing quite hard at a pace of 4 kph. Just three months ago I was breathing similarly at more than twice that pace. I think my lungs need more time for recovery but even a steady 4kph is much better than I could manage 2 weeks ago.
Recently I have been trying to imitate our cat Blaze who is very happy and healthy. He advocates a placid life style with lots of rest and naps. Bursts of activity are fine so long as it is something really enjoyable. I think I might be having some success because I have been trying to think what I have been doing today and it is essentially - nothing!
This evening we had a short visit from four friends that we haven't seen for quite a long time. It was a very positive experience for all of us. They were pleased to see the improvement in my level of functioning compared to a few weeks ago. It was also good for me to be told how well I am doing. When everyone is telling you how well you are doing you have to believe it!
I still seem to be having some difficulty accepting the tube feeding. I think I had seen the end of radiation as the beginning of recovery. In reality, the damage from the radiation continues to emerge for several weeks after the end of the sessions. I will be patient and focus on the idea that each day happiness is a choice.
After the Freezing Rain |
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