A Few This and or Thats

Last night, I unexpectedly woke up, which is quite unusual for me. It took a while to drift back to sleep, and I realized it was because I had some important decisions on my mind. I finally narrowed it down to a couple of things...

I've decided to give myself time to consider my decision about the Loop Recorder device carefully. My next appointment is in 6 months. I will most likely have it done. 

Many of you had never heard of it, so in a nutshell, this is what it is:🥜

An implantable loop recorder (ILR) is a small device placed under the skin on the left side of the chest to monitor heart rhythms. It helps detect causes of fainting, palpitations, and abnormal heartbeats, similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG). The device can record heart activity for up to 3 years, making it useful for infrequent episodes of fainting for me and arrhythmias for others. It constantly loops its memory, automatically storing recordings of anything abnormal, and can also be activated by the patient. If fainting occurs, the ILR captures data before, during, and after the event, allowing healthcare providers to analyze the causes. Most ILRs also come with a home monitor that transmits data to your healthcare provider.

Fainting is the main focus. 

Plus, I just signed up at the Y, and I want to make sure I can swim. If I get the device now, it will disrupt my swimming for 10 days - right when I’m getting started. The procedure is quick—only about 10 minutes, not counting preparation and aftercare. After that, I need to be careful for about 10 days to prevent infection. I can do most everyday activities, but I should avoid heavy lifting, reaching overhead, and swimming.

August feels like such a long month! But then time goes by so fast...that doesn't even make any sense❓❓❓ Anyway one more week, and 2 days, and we’ll be welcoming September! Today’s temperature reached 106 - we haven't hit our peak, and it’s a bit cooler than yesterday. This morning, we enjoyed the fresh air on the front patio in the 60s. But as soon as the sun started rising, it was getting very hot—time to go inside. 

My husband set out for a lovely morning at the lake. (Whiskeytown) I visited Ed and Harry to feed them, but they didn’t come out to say hello this time. I think they miss their mommy and daddy a bit. Then I headed out into the grocery store. Everyone had the same idea - to get up and out before it got too hot. 

 

Yesterday, my pot pedestal didn’t hold up under the weight of the birdbath, and the midday heat of 108, but I can still use it for plants! It just collapsed! Amazing, the cement birdbath didn't break. I shared with my husband the idea of using some bricks or a similar material for a pedestal support.

From my Archives -

Whiskeytown Lake. 

When did contentment become something that needed fixing?

Darshak Rana

It's time for me to throw something together for dinner, or we'll grab something out and call it dinner. 

May you all have a wonderful, relaxing weekend, filled with the freedom to do what gives you JOY or to embrace contentment. Doing what you want - or nothing at all. 

For those who have some prayer needs, know that I am thinking of you and praying for your situation.