Sunday, July 7, 2024

Seclusion Sunday

Sunday, July 7, 2024



Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 17 min


Today's Forecast

Today: Sunny early this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this afternoon. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 29°C. Humidex 36°C. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight: Clear. Low 19°C.

HEAT WARNING
A heat event is expected to begin on Monday and persist into Tuesday.
 
Daytime highs are expected to be near 31 degrees Celsius with humidex values of 35 to 38. There will be little relief through the overnight as lows are expected to be 20 degrees Celsius or above.

A cooler airmass is expected to arrive Tuesday night.

The health risks are greater for older adults, infants and young children, pregnant people, people with physical and/or mental illnesses, and people with disabilities or mobility issues.

Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

Drink plenty of water regularly, even before you feel thirsty to decrease your risk of dehydration. Thirst is not a good indicator of dehydration.

Never leave people, particularly children, or pets inside a parked vehicle.


Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

Dennis is still in the hospital. I did not go to see him yesterday. I took another covid test this morning and I'm still positive. You're supposed to stay at home until you have no fever and symptoms are improving for at least 24 hours. I have no fever and my symptoms have improved since yesterday. After isolating, wear a well-fitted, high quality mask when out in public for 10 days from when your symptoms started. Avoid non-essential visits to vulnerable individuals (e.g. seniors) and highest risk settings (e.g., hospitals, long-term care) for 10 days from when your symptoms started.

I went over to the hospital at 11:00 am to visit Dennis. I wore a mask, a gown and rubber gloves. I bought him 3 days worth of WiFi for his phone so he could catch up on the Family Chat. I sorted out his phone, brought him some Ensure drinks and a newspaper. I only stayed about 10 minutes. My back is still really sore and I'm exhausted. 

I took a 1 1/2 hour nap on the couch from 1:50 pm - 3:25 pm.


Today's Daily Affirmations
* I live my life with grace and dignity.
* My consciousness is expanding.
* I can find peace once again.
* I let things flow naturally.
* I can easily shift my perspective in difficult situations.
* I choose habits that nurture my inner peace.
* I feel relaxed and renewed.
* I am grateful for my lessons.
* I am mindful of the energy I put out in the world.


Today's Exercise 

8:05 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
23 minutes / 2296 steps / 1.66 km


Today's Total Steps: 
10,807


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Saturday, July 6, 2024

Still Sick Saturday

Saturday, July 6, 2024



Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 47 min


Today's Forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming west 30 km/h this morning. High 26°C. Humidex 33°C. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing late this evening. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 18°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

Dennis has been in the hospital since Thursday morning. He wasn't too upset about that. He had a private room in the oncology suite on the third floor with a nice view and his own bathroom. 

Then this morning around 7:30 a.m. we talked on the phone. He had had a very rough night and he was coughing up a lot of blood. They scanned him again and apparently he has a perforation in his lung. Dennis said he "sprung a leak". 

They brought him breakfast and he said he was going to eat what he could and then try to sleep for the rest of the morning. He was going to call me at noon and let me know whether I should come in or not. 

However an hour later I got a phone call and they moved him from his nice private oncology room with a view and put him in a ward with four other patients. He has covid. 😭. All five patients in the ward have both cancer and covid. 

We managed to avoid it for 4 years and now that his lungs are absolute trash he gets covid. This is so freaking scary. Seems like one nightmare after another. 

So this morning I thought I better test myself again and I took two rapid tests both of them came up positive. So now I can't even go in the hospital to visit him. Yesterday I was there but I wore a mask and a robe and rubber gloves plus I stayed about 10 ft away from him the whole time. 

Apparently you don't have to self isolate when you have covid these days unless you're throwing up, have diarrhea or a fever. I have very mild cold symptoms. I was actually sicker last weekend when I tested negative, so who knows. The exception is that now I've had extreme back pain for the last two days. I can barely move.

I'm just so nervous about what's going on with Dennis and I don't know how he's supposed to recover from all this trauma to his poor lungs. So far he's been my little Energizer Bunny and he just keeps going, so I have to remain hopeful. 

My friend suggested that I might need to take Paxlovid which helps covid go away faster, just because of my age and medical condition. But the pharmacist said there is a shortage and it's quite hard to get. And my family doctor's office is closed on the weekends so I don't even know if that's a possibility. It's hard to determine when I actually contacted covid, and the drug has to be taken within so many days of your symptoms. 

Argh. When it rains it pours and this downpour has gone on and on for a couple of years. 


Today's Daily Affirmations
* I follow my heart.
* I choose to see the light.
* I embrace the value of the lessons I've learned.
* I am experiencing a series of synchronicities.
* I am happy with the way things are.
* I am worthy of happiness.
* I am at peace about where I am now.
* I find beauty in life no matter what.
* I love the life I have.


Today's Exercise 

8:19 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
24 minutes / 2070 steps / 1.59 km


Today's Total Steps: 
6336


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Friday, July 5, 2024

Fiery Friday

Friday, July 5, 2024



Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 14 min


Today's Forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy this afternoon with 60 percent chance of showers later this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. High 28°C. Humidex 36°C. UV index 10 or very high.

Tonight: Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Low 19°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

When I woke up this morning it felt like my flu symptoms were coming back. I had that hot burning sensation in the bridge of my nose, I have a bit of a cough, my nose is running, I have a headache and my back is really stiff and sore. I hoped that once I got up and got moving I would start to feel better as long as I was careful. 

I took Tickles for our morning walk at the cemetery before it got too hot, but as the morning went on my symptoms started getting worse. 

At the hospital in order to go in to see Dennis I have to put on a mask and a gown and rubber gloves. I'll have to find out if it's okay for me to even visit today. As long as I don't get close to him or breathe on him he will probably be safe enough. 

I probably won't be able to spend much time visiting with him though. The timing of me getting sick again sucks. I think I must have been more rundown than I knew. 

At 9:00 am I spoke on the phone with Dennis. Apparently he had a good night his breathing is easier they have them on three different puffers now, and he had the injection in his belly and he said it was no big deal no worse than a little flu shot jab. He has such a high pain tolerance it's crazy. We weren't able to talk very long because the physiotherapist came into the room and wanted to get him up and moving to and then check his oxygen level. 

Later we spoke again. The physiotherapist had him walk down a hallway, and go into this little room where there was a practice staircase with four steps. He had Dennis go up and down the four stairs twice. Then he brought him back to the room and checked his oxygen level. His oxygen level dropped really low and it didn't recover. Now he's very wheezy again. Apparently the smallest amount of movement causes all kinds of problems. If they can't figure out how to get his blood oxygen levels up he's going to have to spend the whole weekend in the hospital and not much happens on the weekends, basically you're in a holding pattern. 

Dennis hasn't been told anything definitive yet but he's thinking they might send him home with oxygen this time, which means we need to have someone come to the house first to sit up the oxygen tanks and explain how to use them and safety precautions etc. Oh man.

I spent a couple of hours laying on the couch not moving because my back was so sore, but eventually I got up and did the dishes and cleaned the kitchen. 

I spoke with Dennis again after lunch. Apparently after the walk test they did today his blood oxygen level was dropping to 77 and it was taking ages to recover and it never has come back up over 90 yet. 

They sent him for an echocardiogram. The blood clot is causing his heart to work extra hard. 😭 

I left to go to the hospital at 4:00 pm. Stayed from 4:20 pm to about 5:40 pm. Dennis ate most of the dinner they brought him. I got home at 6:00 pm. 


Today's Daily Affirmations
* I make a conscious decision to choose healing every day.
* My thoughts are focused on enjoying the present.
* I make every day count.
* My habits enhance my happiness.
* My journey is worth celebrating.
* There is always a way.
* I always find new reasons to celebrate.
* I choose to take things easy.
* I am grateful for everything that comes my way.


Today's Exercise 

7:31 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
20 minutes / 1581 steps / 1.14 km


Today's Total Steps: 
6943


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Thursday, July 4, 2024

Oncologist Thursday

Thursday, July 4, 2024




Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 28 min


Today's Forecast

Today: A mix of sun and cloud. 30 percent chance of showers late this afternoon with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. Wind becoming southwest 20 km/h late this afternoon. High 29°C. Humidex 34°C. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight: Mainly cloudy. 30 percent chance of showers early this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Clearing overnight. Low 18°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

9:45 am - Dennis has his appointment with Dr. Vandermeer. She ended up cancelling tomorrow's immunotherapy treatment because Dennis isn't well enough. 

Dennis was admitted to the hospital "for a few days". He has developed a blood clot in his lung and an infection. 


Today's Daily Affirmations
* I live each day without any kind of regrets.
* I fully embrace nature.
* I live each day in amazement.
* I am ready to move forward and embrace new experiences!
* I am fulfilling my soul purpose.
* I choose to breathe more deeply.
* My inner wisdom is always there when I need it.
* I practice purposeful deep breathing every day.
* Unexpected doors are opening for me.


Today's Exercise 

7:20 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
21 minutes / 1683 steps / 1.21 km


Today's Total Steps: 
8716


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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Wickedly Warm Wednesday

Wednesday, July 3, 2024



Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 13 min


Today's Forecast

Today: Mainly sunny. Increasing cloudiness this afternoon then 60 percent chance of showers later this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60. High 29°C. Humidex 37°C. UV index 10 or very high.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this evening with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing overnight. Wind southwest 40 km/h gusting to 60 diminishing to 20 late this evening then becoming light after midnight. Low 19°C.

Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

8:00 am - Walmart grocery pickup @ Pen Centre
11:00 am - Appointment @Life Labs for bloodwork (for Dennis). I drove and Dennis used the rollator walker for the first time. It was a struggle. 


Today's Daily Affirmations
* My obstacles just seem to disappear on their own.
* Magic happens in my life when I simply let go.
* Deep reservoirs of peace are always within me.
* I embrace uncertainty with an open heart.
* I ground myself in the here and now.
* I have the courage to say no to anything that compromises my values.
* I stay away from negative influences.


Today's Exercise 

8:05 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery /Tickles
25 minutes / 1954 steps / 1.5 km



Today's Total Steps: 
7197


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Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Tuned Up Tuesday

Tuesday, July 2, 2024



Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 43 min


Today's Forecast

Today: Sunny. High 27°C. Humidex 29°C. UV index 9 or very high.

Tonight: A few clouds. Wind becoming south 30 km/h gusting to 50 before morning. Low 19°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

I think the worst is over with my cold/flu. I woke up in a sweat this morning but I wasn't coughing, I could breathe through my nose and the exhaustion that has been plaguing me since Friday seems to be gone. Whew! My temperature is back to normal too. Poor Dennis ... I get to feel better after 4 days ... he has been congested and coughing since the fall of 2022. He never wakes up feeling better. The best he can hope for day-to-day is that he doesn't feel worse. :( 


Today's Daily Affirmations
* I am learning to trust.
* My life is transforming in ways that I could never have imagined.
* I am creating the space to receive all of the answers I want.
* I have everything within me to create the success I want.
* I let go of worrying about the outcome.
* I embrace my true power.
* I allow myself to relax into life.


Today's Exercise 

7:55 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery /Tickles
30 minutes / 2295 steps / 1.68 km


Today's Total Steps: 
10,196


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Monday, July 1, 2024

Canada Day Monday

Monday, July 1, 2024



Last Night's Sleep
6 hr 40 min


Today's Forecast

Today: Sunny. High 24°C. Humidex 25°C. UV index 8 or very high.

Tonight: Clear. Low 13°C.

Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk


Today's Journal 

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Today's Daily Affirmations
* I keep my inner world clean. 
* I can grow and succeed despite what happened in my past.
* I am learning to process my anger in constructive ways.
* I love to consume positive, uplifting content.
* I embrace a new spiritual perspective.
* I am living in a place of wholeness and abundance.
* I am extremely grateful for my experiences.
* I live a life of harmony.


Today's Exercise 

8:36 am - "Outdoor Walk" @cemetery w/Tickles
27 minutes / 2285 steps / 1.7 km 


Today's Total Steps: 
6831


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