January 1, 2023

Happy New Year!

I made no attempt at chronicling my achievements for 2022. I know there were very few in comparison to what I had planned. Going forward I’m not making any resolutions and will try to take each day as it comes, with whatever that day brings.

We put away the tree and the trim yesterday and Pat moved everything to the shed this morning. I didn’t have a very good night last night and Pat thinks I did too much, even though I stopped and rested after only a very short time of work. I went to bed early but couldn’t sleep so I managed to be awake to see the new year start; I’ve not done that for years.

My plan for the year is to try and accomplish something every day. That something may only be a few stitches or a bit of tidying but I will be able to go to bed at the end of the day knowing something got done. This round of chemo has been harder than the last but I think I’m struggling with my lack of energy and being able to tackle everything that I want to – right now! I guess I’m at a place of acceptance in realizing I can no longer do it all; not that I ever could do it all but I sure liked to try!

Today we’ve moved the puzzle downstairs and I’ve reworked a pattern that I hope to be sewing on Wednesday when Stacia, Deloise and I stitch for a day. I’m not sure how I’ll manage but I’m sure I can make the check-ins even if there is nothing to show.

All the best to all of you for 2023!