Around 1:00 my lovely friend Melita arrived for a visit - we talked and talked - Since Deborah has passed away, even though I have many good friends, I have craved a certain kind of Woman's conversation. Melita and I hit a lot of the same wavelengths, and it is wonderful to visit with her.
We took a good walk - across U Street and 20 or so feet down and back - so almost two blocks. A lovely overcast day - we even received some badly needed rain today, though not nearly enough.
I did get some more PT done this evening - I need to strengthen especially the right Gluteus Medeus muscle - that's the one that's holding me up.
After Melita left, I did feel some loneliness. It'll be really nice to spend days among co-workers, and be in rehearsals creating with other people. I have social activities tomorrow evening, Thursday and Friday.
But I do feel the need for intimate long conversations. A few special people in my life are very good at them, and they have been occupied with many situations.
This too is a part of my Normal. Many friends, lots of love in my life, but periods of loneliness.
Welcome to the Human Race, I suppose. I know it could be much, much worse - and I do count my many blessings... but there it is.
Now the challenge is Balance, Patience, and Mindfulness...
I hope to get back to Yoga soon - perhaps find a physical therapy swimming pool - that's a challenge for time... My first massage post-op will be next Saturday.
and remember NOT to get too stressed and wrapped up in activity that I lose the balance of looking after myself.
Carrying on into the month and life... bills to pay, things to start dealing with again... a bit of work on the car as soon as taxes come back... I asked for Normal!
And I welcome it.
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