Gaining Ground

I am doing so much better today! I didn't sleep great but okay--7 hours but woke up a few times. Nevertheless, I'm doing well today.

I was tired when I first got up, but I started feeling stronger around 9:00. I answered some work emails and made my schedule. I should have made my schedule more than a week ago, but it was too overwhelming to tackle. I had to fit in a bunch of kids at a bunch of schools, all of which have different schedules. But I did it!

I was feeling shaky and kind of weak still, but at noon I went with my friend to lunch, a craft store to pick up an order, and the grocery store. I asked to drive on the way to the first location. I haven't been able to drive in a week. I was not a great driver... I kept drifting to the right, and I had to pay attention to the speed of the cars in front of me, lights, etc. But I did okay. It required more concentration than normal, but I could do it. I let my friend drive after lunch. I had just wanted to see if I could... no need to wear myself out.

At the grocery store I looked longingly at the motorized carts but decided to try walking it. I figured that if I got super worn out, well, at least I didn't have to go anywhere afterward. But I did fine! Unfortunately we had to leave early because I was sick. My friend was sick, too. Darn lunch. We'll have to go back later and finish our grocery shopping.

From being stuck on the couch on Wednesday to barely sitting on Thursday to walking slowly on Friday to needing rest every two hours all weekend... to today, walking around the grocery store! I'm so happy to be doing better and hope this continues. If I feel the same tomorrow, I'm planning to drive myself to work.