Nerve pain

Today is Saturday; it’s my first day with some nerve pain. My knee is killing me. I didn’t do anything to it; it just hurts today. I can only think it is from nerve pain, maybe a slight side effect.

Chip let us sleep in until almost 7 am today. Thank you, bud. We watched Jaws last night for the 50th anniversary of the film. Personally, I like Jaws 2 better. These films are what keep me from swimming in natural bodies of water. Ever since I was a kid, I have been afraid of the water. It probably stems from when my dad “taught” me to swim by tossing me into a lake in Mississippi when I was about 3 years old. Very traumatizing. He said one day, “let’s learn to swim, son,” then I was tossed in. When I got back with my mom, she took us to the YMCA for swim lessons. Needless to say, I was terrified. I cried and cried at the edge of the pool. Even blowing bubbles made me cry. I was holding on to the edge of the pool, kicking in place. So terrifying. I can swim now. I don’t have the fear I had when I was a child. But I certainly won’t go in any ocean, beach, or lake. Not happening.

I’m excited to try a new flavor pack of Nectar Hydration. It was delivered this morning, early. I took my chemo meds today and drank plenty of water. Chip is going to the vet for his monthly injection. He has a luxating patella; his knee pops out of the socket when he walks. My baby is only 4 and has had this issue since he was 1. Poor thing. It doesn’t affect him; he still runs like a maniac throughout the house and on his cat wheel. He loves his wheel.

I tried some new cereal today: Apple Jack flavored donut holes. Pretty good. I had some egg bites also this morning.

I’m saddened by the passing of celebrity chef Anne Burrell. I hate hearing the early reports from TMZ. I wish I could tune it out. Let her family process their loss. Why do they always have to push stories out for clicks? What’s the point in being first to report tragedy? We are all going through our own issues. Let them have time to process. My circumstance is different, but I couldn’t imagine myself in others’ shoes.

It’s going to be a good day today. It’s forecasted to be extra hot near 100 degrees. Afternoon showers may bring the temps down. Until then I’m watching Food Network. I like Pioneer Woman and Girl Meets Farm. The Kitchen is a favorite also. My Saturday morning is full. I wish I could go with my wife to Chip’s appointment but I’d just sit in the car as I am too wobbly to go in to the vet office. Maybe we will go for an ice cream sundae later or tomorrow. It’s nice to venture out to combat the cabin fever.

Thank you for stopping by!
~Bruce