April 27 – “Put it on the list”

Chris started her last week of cardiac rehab yesterday.  Seems kind of sad to be done, after 36 sessions there.  Actually, she is apparently eligible for 36 more.  She is considering taking a month off, then seeing if the doc will let her go back for some more, just because she is staying in good shape.  The funny thing about her session yesterday, though … when she arrived – after 33 sessions, mind you – they told her she had to sign consent for treatment and assignment of benefits forms.  One would think they would handle that at the beginning, wouldn’t one?  But nobody asked me.

 

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I did my three miles.  Check.  Then I hit the computer.  I am trying to get as much done as I can early in the week, so we can use the rest of the time to start looking toward vacation.  We have some serious preparations already on the list for that.  Chris let it be known that some of the shorts I have been wearing throughout the pandemic will not be fit for the trip.  I personally don’t see what’s wrong with a few holes here and there.  I get that they are in self-destruct mode, but they have a few miles left in them.  But … nope.  Allocated only for at-home usage.  Put it on the list.

 

Speaking of the list, we went to WalMart.  The plan was to pick up some bananas.  Nope.  Nary a single banana in the building.  They did have oranges and grapes, though, so we grabbed some of them.  And Chris had a shopping list of some things for the pantry.  And then there was the list.  We ended up getting our snacks for the trip.  Healthy stuff.  Chris is going to make some trail mix with no salt or sweets.  We also got some of those peanut butter filled crackers for her and cheese filled one for me.  No Pringles this time, a former fan favorite, but too much salt involved.  We already have the peppermints Chris likes to suck on while she is driving long distances.  I’m sure something else will come up.  When it does … put it on the list. 

 

Speaking of the list, we got our cable and internet bill yesterday.  It has gone up again.  Time to call the customer service wing and see what offers they can make me to keep me from switching companies again.  Always a pain in the neck.  Sometimes it is difficult to be such loyal customers …

 

Isaiah 53:6 says, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

 

Father, we are getting a little excited about this trip.  Help us get everything done on our list.  Amen.