Daily Update, September 3, 2024

On Tuesday, before breakfast, I called the imaging lab. I confirmed my appointment for an ultrasound of my abdomen Friday. Then I asked about fasting which had been mentioned. The receptionist tried to look into it. Then he said he'd get a gal to call me back. {smile}

Next, I called the nursing company secretary about the appointment. She's busy and can't go with me. After that I tried calling Auntie Barbara. I got her answering machine and left a message. {smile}

Late in the morning, I called Imaging back. This time, a gal transferred me to a tech gal. I asked about fasting. She started to explain, then asked if it was of the hernia. I said no, it was of the diastasis recti near the hernia. Oh, those aren't fasting. Thank goodness! I have so much trouble with fasting. My unstable blood sugar tends to act up, messing up everything. {rueful smile}

Midafternoon, I realized Auntie Barbara had called me back and left a message asking me to call. I did, and we talked about my upcoming appointment. She'll try to help me if she feels up to it. {smile}

In the late afternoon, Carol came and took my computer. She doesn't promise she can fix it, but she will check it over thoroughly and let me know. {Smile} 

I ate lunch and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. Mom was awake. She wasn't talkative, but she was looking at all the pictures, especially the ones of babies. First, I started with scripture and thoughts about it. Next, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019. After that, I started _The Picture Book of Babies _ -- the big one, with many of the babies in costumes. Then I read one longer story from 365 _Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with the 3rd of September's story, "Blackberry Jam," in _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

A did my arm swinging exercises and my arm resistance exercises after dinner. Then I did 6 1/2 walking exercises. The 7th is a bit more energetic, using some less-used muscles, so I tried quickly my first time with it, but I did some. Then it got too late. {Smile}

Over and after breakfast, I read some articles and did some City of Heroes: Homecoming paperwork around the phone calls. Then I finished writing up and sharing Monday's daily update before lunch with Mom. After lunch, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Div. We talked and teamed up. We started with doing the next mission in the story arc the mid-level character who's trying to go up is working on. After that, Pierogies joined us. We did a few more missions, finishing the story arc. Then both of them left, and I worked on some paperwork. Then I did some internet shopping. After that, Carol came. We visited while she took my computer. Next, I cleaned myself up before I read to Mom. {Smile}

After dinner, I did a little internet browsing before I began writing this up. Next, I did some exercises. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I started on paperwork. Dennis said hi, so I left more paperwork for later, and we teamed up. We did a few of his missions. The last mission we started we left not far into it because Dennis noticed a GM team, and we both enjoy those and the rewards they give. We stuck with them for several giant monsters, until they broke up just about when Dennis felt he had to leave anyway. I said goodnight to Dennis after that and worked on paperwork. Then I played some Cross Stitch World and read some comics. Next, I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming for a little solo badge hunting. After that, I took notes in this. Then I did some exercises and finished off the evening writing and making more notes in this. {Smile}

Daily Update, September 2, 2024

On Monday, I pushed myself to catch up on my daily updates, and actually got two out in one day. There's one missing still, but it's in the computer that I can't get a picture from, so it has to wait until that's fixed. I also worked on cleaning myself up thoroughly, and did all I needed to there, too. {Smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that.  Mom was alert and even talkative. I think I started a little late, but not like Sunday. First, I began with scripture and thoughts about it.  Then I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter from 2019.  Next, I finished _Picture Book of Happy Babies _. She was really interested in the babies, even talking at times. After that, I read three stories from 365 _Animal Stories and Rhymes_, two shorter and one medium length. I finished with the 2nd of September's Poem, "Summer Lament." {Smile}

I did my arm swinging exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. After playing City of Heroes for most of the evening, I did my arm resistance exercises. Then after a break I did my head exercises. After another break, I did four of my fourteen walking exercises. {Smile}

After breakfast, I finished writing up Saturday's daily update and wrote some more of Sunday's daily update. Then I cleaned myself up. Then I started making notes for Monday's daily update over lunch. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I found Div. We started talking, then teamed up with me on the character trying to gain level. We did a mission, then Pierogies joined us. The three of us finished the story arc. Then we started another story arc. Then both left at once, part way through, because Pierogies was fading, and it was plain late for Div. Dennis said hi just after they left. We got the little characters we'd paired up last week and finished a story arc together. Then we ran a mission of mine from another contact, and a mission of his that got us each a badge. I also gained the level I needed to go on from the contact we finished first. I was slightly low-level for the contact he passes folks on to. After this, I left to read to Mom {Smile}

After dinner, I finished Sunday's update and shared it on Facebook and my blog. Then I read some comics before I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I started with paperwork, and chatting with Ulty, Jenny's Player, and Divi. Then I did a little shopping on the internet that I remembered I needed. After that, I discovered I'd missed an invitation from Divi. I looked around for something to do and spotted a taskforce. It was slow recruiting, so I checked with Azurette, and they joined. I also talked with Nox on chat world. We ran the taskforce, then the group broke up. I followed that with some paperwork. Then I shared Sunday's daily update on the chat server, since Nox warned me that I hadn't yet. Then Pierogies came in. We chatted while he farmed. I also did a little more exercise. Then I wrote a little more of this, and made notes to write from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, September 1. 2024

On Sunday, after breakfast, I contacted Uber rather later than I hoped for. The most usual fellow for Sundays came and took me to church. I got there late but enjoyed the service. Then we had lunch on the lanai. {Smile}

Afterwards, Auntie Barbara took me home. She came inside to visit with Mom. WE didn't get a full song out of Mom, but Auntie Barbara got her to add a line at the end of Happy Birthday, and our main nurse sang a couple more things where she sang her line when the time came. {Smile}

I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that.  Mom was more alert than sometimes, despite me starting particularly late.  I began with scripture and thoughts about it first.  After that, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter.  Then I continued _Picture Book of Happy Babies _. Next, I read a long poem, a story and six short poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with the 1st of September's story in _366 Stories for Bedtime_, "The Garden Fairy and the Mist Fairy." {Smile}

I did my head exercises while waiting for Uber to come take me to church. Then I did my arm swinging exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. I did my arm resistance exercises after dinner and beginning to write this up. After teaming for much of the evening, followed by some solo badge collecting, I did four of my walking exercises. {Smile}

After church, I wrote up Friday's daily update, since Thursday's is stuck in my desktop computer. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I found Div wanting to do a taskforce but wishing for more help because it ends with a tough boss fight. I recruited Pierogies and Kitten, both of whom Div had found too busy earlier. We ran the taskforce with the four of us without much trouble. Then Div wanted one more taskforce. The four of us ran that one, too. I switched to the character trying to go up in level because he was high enough, and my first character wasn't. After the second taskforce, Pierogies left. Div and Kitten started helping me with my story arc, which is back to more interesting missions than talks and hunts. We did a couple of missions. Then kitten went quiet as Div and I started one more mission. Dennis said hi near the end of that mission. I thought I was ready to read to Mom, but Div spotted a particularly rewarding giant monster. I invited Dennis, who loves giant monsters. We recruited several more players, and I handed the team to Div, whose character is maximum level. We got the monster, which is why I was late reading to Mom. {smile}

After dinner, I began writing this up and did a little exercise. then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I started with paperwork. I dropped that when Phonso invited me to a pair of high-level taskforces. I took my fourth highest badge collector, who needed a couple more badges to become my third highest badge collector. There was one badge in there that she needs and would qualify for two more with that one. We didn't get it, but we tried. It's really hard. Four other characters have gotten it, one by luck and having a power that actually helps quite a bit with it, and the others by taking them one at a time through it every chance I got until each got it. After that, the team broke up, but Phonso and I stayed. We didn't run anything more, but we talked while he... probably did paperwork, and I hunted for badges which involve hunting for enemies, which I can do on my own. I got one badge, and she was tied for third place. Then Phonso left, and I found another badge to work on. I chatted with Nox on Chat server a bit while I worked on the badge. Then Nox left, and I gave up on that badge. Its easy to get under certain conditions, but really hard other ways, and the conditions didn't quite get me there then. So, I got an easier badge instead. My third-best badge collector and my fourth-best badge collector have switched places... barely, but barely counts. Next, I did some paperwork and played a little Cross Stitch World for a change of pace. After that, I made some notes in this. Then I did some exercise and made more notes in this. Next, I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I worked on a badge by myself, this time on my second-best badge collector. Pierogies came in, said hi, and joined me for a while. Then we said goodnight, and I made the last few notes here.

Daily Update, August 31, 2024

On Saturday, I got a couple of phone calls from our former nurse before breakfast. Then he came to the house near the end of breakfast. {Smile}

I called a gal who used to fix Dad's and my computers when we used The Computer Store, where she first worked, then bought out the owner. Turned out it was her last day to move out of her shop, since she lost her lease. However, she said she could stop by my house and look at it Tuesday. Maybe even fix it if the parts she had in stock fit. So, we confirmed this is our plan. {Smile}

With that settled, our former nurse took me to Office Max. We got a clerk who showed me options and I picked out a "low end gaming" laptop computer. Then he took me back home. We enjoyed visiting on both the ride down and the ride back. {Smile}

At home, we told our main nurse about the trip. Our former nurse talked with him for a bit then left. Then I sat down to set up my new backup computer. I started by going through their setup window, then made links to most of the sites I visit daily. It took me half the afternoon to get the main stuff I use set up, except email, which I need to call the company to sort out the username and password. That was too much to tackle after everything else. So, I finally hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming and spent pretty much the rest of the day there. It was so good to be back! {SMILE}

I ate breakfast and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner.  Mom was a little more alert, maybe because I started earlier, but not really active.  I began with scripture and thoughts about it first.  Next, I continued her niece's long family Christmas letter.  After that, I continued _Picture Book of Happy Babies _. I read a fair bit, since Mom seemed interested in the babies. Then I read two stories from 365 _Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with the 31st of August's story, "Percy in America." {Smile}

I walked around Office Max a fair bit. Then I did my arm swinging exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. That's about it for exercise on Saturday. Too busy with other stuff. {smile}

When I got into City of Heroes: Homecoming, I found Div. I told him all that happened, making a long conversation before we teamed up, but we eventually did a couple of missions together. Then Div left, and I started on paperwork. Next, Dennis said hi. I joined him on a giant monster hunting team, but only for two monsters before leaving to read to Mom. {Smile}

Between reading to Mom and dinner, I did some exercise and began writing this up and making notes. Then after dinner, I hopped back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I said hi to Ulty and Jenny's player, letting them know a little of what had happened with my computer before I joined them for a few missions. We played until Ulty left for bed and the team broke up. Next, I began planning solo badge hunting. Dennis said hi about then, so I dropped those plans. We teamed up and ran a couple of missions. Near the end, Phonso invited me to a trial. I joined on my fourth best badge collector after finishing saying goodnight to Dennis, and we ran it. Then Phonso ran a second of the same trial, and I did that on the same character to work on a badge. She has a way to go, but certain task forces, strike forces, and trials bring her a little closer. When that was done, I did some paperwork until Pierogies came in and said hi. We talked a bit, then teamed up to play a little before I finished making notes and writing this right before heading to bed. {Smile}

Daily Update August 30, 2024

 On Friday, just as I was finishing a mission with Pierogies, Kitten, Dennis, and Dennis's friend, something made a fritzing noise, and my screen went blank. Tapping a few keys did nothing and turning the monitor off and on only got the logo to display before the monitor went into sleep mode. I tried Dad's old monitor, and a different plug. None helped. {Sigh}

So, I turned on my phone, and called up the chat sever, where I let Kitten, Dennis, and Pierogies know.  Pierogies and Kitten were sympathetic.  Dennis was full of questions.  He doesn't just use computers, he fixes them.  From my description, he thinks it is my video card.  He thinks it needs to be replaced, and probably the rest of the computer should be checked while the technician can.  I checked online and found a place where I know the owner and her work.  It was closed but would open Saturday at 10am. I planned to call her and see what she says at least. {smile}

Thursday's daily update is on my desktop, which I can't access until it's fixed. I'll get it when I can. Yesterday, I was so busy fixing what I could of this, I didn't finish writing this up. Yesterday's is ready to be written after this one. I'll get to it when I can. {smile}

Our housekeeper came and left before all that happened. The house is definitely better for her attentions. {Smile}

I texted Auntie Barbara and our former nurse after dinner just asking to talk. All this was too much for texting. A little later, I called our former nurse. He wanted to help me take it in and get it fixed the next day. Later, Auntie Barbara called me. I told her what happened and about the nurse's offer to help. We also talked about church plans. {Smile}

I ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Mom, and read to her before dinner.  Mom was quiet, though not asleep, maybe because I started late.  I started with scripture and thoughts about it first.  Then I started her niece's long family Christmas letter.  Next, I restarted _Picture Book of Happy Babies _. After that, I read a story and a poem almost as long as the story from 365 _Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with the 30th of August's story, "Magic Butterfly." {Smile}

Before I cleaned myself up, I did my arm swinging exercises and my arm resistance exercises.  A fair while after cleaning myself up, I did my head exercises.  Later, I did three of my walking exercises in a row before I got tired enough to stop. {Smile}

After breakfast, I read articles. Then I played Cross Stitch World until I took a nap. Next came lunch with Mom. Then I wrote up most but not quite all of Thursday's daily update before hopping into City of Heroes: Homecoming. There, I found Div. We talked and teamed up. I started a story arc on the character trying to go up in level. We did three missions, with Pierogies joining part way through. Then Div left and Kitten joined us. We did another mission. Then came a bunch of talk-missions, a hunt, and another talk. I'm sure Pierogies and Kitten were bored, but I didn't know what else to do. Then Dennis said hi. I jumped at the chance to join him and his friend for a mission. Just as that ended was when the computer trouble started. When I realized that was at an impasse, I stopped to read to Mom. {smile}

After dinner, I did some journaling in a paper journal I've started as a more adaptable way to use some workbooks than writing in the space provided. Those never know how much or how little space I'll need. Next, I sent the texts. Then I caught up on some comics I follow and talked with Nox on chat server. Then came the phone calls, followed by more talking with Nox. After that I did some exercises before I cleaned myself up. When I got done, I said goodnight to Nox. Then I read more comics and played some Cross Stitch World before I thought to begin writing this up in my blog, instead of in email like I usually do. It was slower on my phone than with full keyboard, even with extensive use of auto-complete. I paused to exercise a couple of times but got back to writing and making notes in this both times. {Smile}

Daily Update, August 28, 2024

    Wednesday morning, I called my podiatrist's office and asked how long I need to rest my foot. They said three weeks is typical. I see him the week after that, so maybe I should wait until then, and see if he approves me resuming my exercises when he sees how I've healed. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. I'm not quite sure when I started. Mom was awake, but not lively, not that she's ever that lively anymore. First, I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. After that, I read two cards, one from our financial adviser and the other from a friend. Next, I finished reading _The 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. We got through that in only two sittings. She does seem to enjoy the baby pictures. Then I read six short poems and two longer poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with reading the 28th of August's story, "Dimple's Boast," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my arm resistance exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. Then I did my arm swinging exercises after dinner. After a short break, I did my head exercises. After playing in City of Heroes: Homecoming much of the evening, I did my two standing arm weight training exercises with a moderate break in between. I really needed that break. My legs weren't shaking after the toenail removal, but my weight was going down even without exercise. Now the exercise is harder... I wonder if I'm healing enough faster that it's taking more out of me or something. {smile}

   Over breakfast I read some articles. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming for some solo badge hunting on my second-best badge collector. First, I worked on the badge that I got on my best badge collector the previous night. Then I switched part way through to a faster but similar badge. After that, I looked into a different badge on my second and third best badge collectors. I paused to clean myself up. The I played Cross stitch World over lunch. After that, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, and found Div. He said he was almost ready to leave but wasn't hard to talk into doing one mission together. I picked the first mission in a story arc that would help me with the badge I'd looked into. That mission went so easily and pleasantly, Div said one more. So, we did the next in that story arc. This mission started fine, but turned harder and harder, until it looked like a real slog for us to get through, even if we skipped the hardest parts. So, we quit, and I suggested getting Kitten, Pierogies, and maybe Dennis to help us. Div agreed that a bigger team would probably be better. We said goodnight and Div left. Next, I finished getting the first badge on my second-best badge collector and played Cross Stitch World to unwind. I made myself write up Tuesday's daily update and share it before reading to Mom. I left at a good time, but without time to spare for that. {Smile}

   After dinner, I did some exercises and began writing this up. Then I read a comic before I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I got the badge from last night and this morning on my fourth-best badge collector, who I sincerely hope will soon be my third best badge collector soon. She and the top two have more of me in them than my other characters, so I like them to be special in other ways too. While getting the badge, I said hi to Phonso, who was in a taskforce. I started some paperwork, and when his task force was done, Phonso invited me to the next run. I would have done it on my fourth-best badge collector, but she's still stuck in a story arc that doesn't let her join new teams. So, I did it on my sixth-best badge collector instead. After it was done, I did more paperwork. Then i alternated between Cross Stitch World and exercise. After the exercise, I made notes inn this, with a break to read a couple more comics. {Smile}

Daily Update, August 27, 2024

    In the middle of breakfast, Auntie Barbara came to pick me up and do our errands. I quickly finished and got ready while Auntie Barbara tried to visit with Mom. But before 10 might be too early to get a song out of Mom; at least she didn't manage to. {smile}

   Auntie Barbara and Michelle took me to Home Depot, where I went washing machine shopping. Home Depot had a few Maytags in stock. I am impressed with how little maintenance our Maytag refrigerator has needed, and their reputation says it's for other appliances too, so I wanted to try them if they weren't too expensive, and surprisingly they aren't. I chose the smallest, since it wasn't too small for our nurse, and cheaper than the others. I ordered it, arranging for delivery plus taking away the old one on Saturday. They will call before coming between 6am and 8pm and deliver it. Or so they say. If they call before I get up, I don't think my phone will be turned on; it almost never is. {rueful smile}

   After Auntie Barbara and Michelle took me to Hearing solutions Hawai'i, where I got my hearing aids checked, dried, and working great. We were a little late, but I called ahead to warn them. After wards, I contacted Uber, and a driver came and took me home. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. I came in around my usual time. Mom was awake, but didn't respond much. I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. Then I read three cards, one from her niece, her cousin, and a friend. After that, I started reading _The 40 Cutest Babies in the World_. Next, I read a medium-length story and two longer poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with reading the 27th of August's story, "Rudy is Lost," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I did my arm resistance exercises and my head exercises between reading to Mom and dinner. It got too late before I did more. I'll have to work harder at doing more sooner. {Smile}

   When I got back from my errands, I had lunch immediately. I read articles during most of it. Near the end, I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I found Div. We teamed up, with me on the character who's trying to finish content and go up in level. Pierogies soon joined us, and Kitten not long after. We started doing my character's missions. We did most of a story arc he had, and another mission or two from that contact, finishing that contact. Then we went on to next contact. Kitten fell asleep, and had to be kicked so we could continue. I forgot to lower the difficulty, which was high but doable with them. We did finish, but we struggled, and Div announced he was tired of helping this character. I apologized for the difficulty being too high. Div and Pierogies left, it being very late for Div, and a typical time for Pierogies to leave. Then I did some paperwork and a little solo play before leaving to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I wrote up Monday's daily update and started this update. This made me later than usual going into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I talked with Ulty and Jenny's player and said hi to Divi. I learned that Divi was recruiting for a taskforce and joined them. We ran it together, with one disconnecting partway through. then I said goodnight to Divi. I also chatted with Nox on chart server. After the taskforce, I did some paperwork and a little badge hunting on my own. Then Kitten said hi and apologized for falling asleep earlier. We hunted for a badge we both needed, with a pause to fight a trio of giant monsters with a few other volunteers. That took the rest of the evening, in part because I was more interested in chatting with Kitten than being efficient. After that, I quickly made notes here, because it was really late, and somehow managed to make it to bed at a more acceptable time than usual. {Smile}

Daily Update, August 26, 2024

     On Monday, our main nurse told me the washing machine doesn't work anymore. He'd been trying all weekend, and he could not get it to work, so he was sorry, but we needed another. He gave me some specs, to make sure I got a satisfactory one. {smile}

   I called Auntie Barbara, and we arranged for her to take me shopping for one the next day. Yes, Tuesday morning, she and Michelle would take me to get it, then drop me off at my hearing aid appointment at 11am. I am so glad they can help me. {Smile}

   During lunch, the nursing company secretary dropped by during lunch to chat and catch up with us. It was nice to visit with her again. {Smile}

   I contacted Uber after lunch, and a driver came, and picked me up. He proceeded to make at least one wrong turn and went most of the way around one of the longest blocks in Hilo because that's what the satellite told him to do. It was around a dozen miles out of our way, and over $8 more than initially estimated, so for once, I didn't tip. He'd gotten a far better tip from the extra mileage, and I wasn't as early to my podiatrist as they'd asked me to be, and I'd tried to be. {sigh}

   Anyway, after a fairly long wait, I saw the podiatrist. I asked, and now know what exercises I can and can't do. Head, arm, and walking exercises are okay, but leg exercises and salsa dancing aren't okay yet. Afterwards, I went home by Uber. I'm relieved to say the gal who got me this time followed directions reasonably well. {smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. I came in on the early side. Mom was awake, and even responded a couple of times. I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it first. Next, I read two cards, one from her cousin and the other from me. Then I finished reading _Calm Babies Picture Book_. After that, I read a medium-length story and two longer poems from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I finished with reading the 26th of August's story, "The Hunting Trip," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   Well, I finally did my head exercise after teaming for part of the evening. After a short break, I did my arm resistance exercises, and discovered my stamina is really bad, because I needed another break after them. I did manage to get my arm swinging exercises in, too, before it got entirely too late. I hope that's an okay start... at least I did some. {Smile}

   Over breakfast, I read articles. Then I learned about the washing machine and called Auntie Barbara. Then I played Cross Stitch World almost until lunch. After lunch and the visit with the nursing company secretary came my trip to my podiatrist. When I got back, I wrote up Sunday's daily update. Then I read some comics before I hopped into City of heroes: Homecoming. I talked with Ulty and Jenny's player while I worked on some paperwork. Then I broke to read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I chatted with Pierogies on chat server. We watched the first episode of "A Discovery of Witches" together, then went into City of heroes: Homecoming to team up. We ran a couple of villain missions before he left, tired. Then I did paperwork followed by hunting on my own with little success. Then I took a break to read a comic and play Cross Stitch World before hopping back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I worked on some paperwork and bumped into an old friend, who I chatted with as we caught up with each other a bit. Then I did some more solo hunting with limited success. I finished the night by writing more of this and making notes in it. {Smile}

Daily Update, August 25, 2024

    Sunday didn't feel like Sunday this week. I didn't call Uber after breakfast, I didn't go to church, let alone have lunch there afterwards. Instead, I had a nap in the late morning, before lunch. That's what Sunday looked like when our priest cancelled services because of "an abundance of caution" concerning Storm Hune. {Smile}

   I ate dinner with Mom and read to her before that. I came in at a typical time again. Mom was awake, and even said a few times she liked the readings. First, I started my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. After that, I read two cards, one from each of her sisters. Next, I continued reading _Calm Babies Picture Book_. Then I read six short poems and a longer story from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with reading the 25th of August's story, "Pumpkin Soup," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I didn't exercise again. I hope to resume at least some of my exercises after seeing the Podiatrist for a follow-up this Monday (today). {Smile}

   Over breakfast, I checked my computer, reading articles and playing Cross Stitch World Until I went to take a nap. Then I wrote up Saturday's daily update over lunch and hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming after lunch. There, I found Div. He was almost ready to leave but ran one mission with me. We made so much progress on a hunt badge we both want, that we technically didn't finish so we could run that mission again and finish the badge. After that, we said goodnight. I did some paperwork and started solo badge hunting on my 4th best badge collector. Then I cleaned myself up and checked my computer again before reading to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I began writing this up and making notes in it. Then I hopped into City of Heroes: Homecoming, where I chatted with Jenny's player, who was winding down already. I ended up solo badge hunting on my fourth best badge collector all evening. I hope she will soon be my third best badge collector. I said goodnight to Nox, but we didn't really chat. I stopped to do paperwork, then soloed some more before finishing with more paperwork. I also read one short comic and took notes in this to write from the next day. {Smile}

Daily Update, August 24, 2024

    On Saturday, I learned that Sunday's church services are cancelled due to Storm Hune "out of an abundance of caution," as our priest likes to say. first, our main nurse told me, saying Auntie Barbara had texted him about it. I checked my phone and found a few texts and a voicemail message about it, some from Auntie Barbara and at least one from our priest. So, I called Auntie Barbara after dinner, and we talked about it a little. It was nice to talk with her, even under these circumstances. {Smile}

   I ate breakfast and dinner with Mom and read to her before dinner. I came in at a typical time again. Mom was drowsy at first, but she seemed to enjoy the reading. First, I began my reading with scripture and thoughts about it. Then I read three cards, one each from her cousin, another cousin's granddaughter, and me. After that, I started reading _Calm Babies Picture Book_. Hext, I read two short stories and a slightly longer story from _365 Animal Stories and Rhymes_. I ended with reading the 24th of August's story, "Kind Ophelia," from _366 Stories for Bedtime_. {Smile}

   I still didn't do any exercise today. I'm supposed to see the podiatrist again on Monday; I figure exercise can wait that long. {Smile}

   I lingered over breakfast with Mom. I eventually moved out to give our relief nurse room to prepare for handing us off to our main nurse. On my computer, I read a comic, the played Cross stitch World before I wrote up Friday's daily update. I started playing City of Heroes: Homecoming during lunch. First, I did some paperwork. Then I found Div, and we teamed up. I helped them with one mission, then they helped me get that character further along. Next, they left, and I did some paperwork before I cleaned myself up. After that, I did more paperwork and played some Cross Stitch World before I read to Mom. {Smile}

   After dinner, I started writing this up and making notes in it. Then I played a little Cross Stitch World before hopping back into City of Heroes: Homecoming. I chatted with Ulty and Jenny's Player, then said hi to Michiel. We teamed up, and he helped me with another mission for that character. I talked with Dr. Faustus about getting together, but he was joining a task force. Michiel left after that mission, so we said goodnight. It was too late to join Dr. Faustus, so I did some paperwork. Then an acquaintance invited me to a team that filled before I could invite Dr. Faustus to it. I left after one mission and joined Dr. Faustus for a mission that got one of my littles a badge they need. After that, he left, and I did more paperwork. Next, I played Cross Stitch World and read some comics. I finished the evening later than I meant to by hopping into City of Heroes: Homecoming to play a little by myself and making notes in this.