Back on Track..

There have been some highlights at the farm, with the arrival of nine calves recently. This is our new 'baby.' It is fascinating to observe animals in nature. The calf knows instinctively to belt the mother's udder with its head to let down the milk. The cows that have given birth are only heifers themselves, meaning this is their first calf, and yet they make great mothers. As soon as we pulled up in the ute, the cow edged away with the calf. This was mainly due to MY presence; they are used to Haydn, but not me.

My week has been less than pleasant as I struggled with laryngitis and the accompanying sore throat. It has been going on far too long! I missed both my Tai Chi and yoga classes and have been unable to make phone contact with friends, causing me chronic withdrawal symptoms. Why is it the words 'This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it...' pop into my head? There has to be a message there somewhere.

Today, we used the last of the fruit and vegetables so shopping has become a high priority. Only problem is my complete lack of pizazz. I can only guess that it is somehow related to the energy being used to fight this 'bug.' But then again..it could somehow be related to the boredom of being here for a week with no contact with friends or neighbours (present cyber friends excluded.) Truthfully, I have hardly had the fortitude to turn on the computer.

In the meantime, I have found the burning, stinging, pain and irritation in the right arm to cause me a great deal of angst. I do not often ask 'Why me?' but somehow I have found myself to be having the occasional 'pity party for one' in spite of the fact that they are not much fun. Knowing that I have made little time for lymphatic drainage and exercise exacerbates the problems. I really do know better.

I had been looking forward to the opportunity of a luncheon tomorrow. My friend Sue, owner of Cabins in the Clouds, is hosting a get together in readiness for a Breast Cancer Fundraiser to be held in October. As Sue is appearing in a local GAPS stage presentation next month, the last thing I want is to inflict her with whatever it is I have. In actual fact, she found herself with a similar problem after the Christmas Carols last December; it took her some time to fully recover.

So, tomorrow can only get better. I pray for increased energy and healing for myself and all my friends that deal with adversity in its various forms.

May our lives be blessed....