Brian, my "Tennessee--transplant" son, has been visiting me this week. At 5 AM today, he pulled away for his trip back home. Both I and my cat Mr. Flurry already miss him-- he is great company (and a bona fide pet lover). I am looking forward to a hopeful March 2023 mid-winter visit down his way.
We took daily walks, played lots of cards, and caught up on family news. He also did me a huge favor by painting some woodwork for me and doing some other odds and ends around the place. One night he took me out for our favorite Chinese, which we ate at the park, topped off with "soft" ice-cream. Another day he cooked delicious marinated chicken, fried summer squash, and a bountiful green salad. Yesterday, he took me to see the new movie "Elvis" (it was great!!) and then I treated him to a steak dinner.
Yesterday morning on our walk we explored some new territory and I hit my highest number of daily steps at 5938, which is of particular note since I am currently aiming for 6,000 steps on my way to my future goal of 8,000. I have come quite a way in two months' time when I started out around 1200 steps a day!!
Brian has been very supportive of my journey to becoming forever free of nicotine. He quit smoking 15 years ago and has been privy to my many, many attempts at quitting over the years. He believes that I can-- and will-- become the non-smoker I want to be and joins with me in the belief that this IS my FINAL QUIT!
I have three attentive sons; the other two live within easy driving distance, and all are in frequent contact with me. I am blessed!
