Of course it's even more noticeable when you keep your thermostat at 63 degrees (thanks, Lois). She drops it to 62 deg when she can get away with it ;) And for a good reason: heating cost. We have an old house with 10-ft ceilings and a staircase. We also have gas heat; it heats quickly and well, but, even though prices have dropped some this year, the bill can jump up easily. So we bundle up and hunker down until we see the first buds on the trees.
Did I mention that I love being retired? The things I used to do outside of work I still do, but I don't have to rush around getting them done now. I get more exercise because I can take two 2-mile walks each day. I can volunteer more. And my part-time work hours are flexible, so I can accommodate wife or grandkids. On the downside I have more time to ponder my diseases, or suspected diseases. I wonder if something will progress before I can qualify for medical care. I'm what they call uninsurable. I think it has been about six years since I was kicked off state Medicaid --- even though I was paying a lot for it each month.
But, surprisingly, I'm still here. I was a dedicated patient. Whatever the doctor or specialist ordered, I would follow through. Endoscopy, colonoscopy, stress test, whatever. When they were taken away from me, I finally had to rely on God to see me through. That's a good thing. Next year I'll qualify for Medicare. I wonder if I'll go back to being a dutiful patient, or will I have the willpower to stay away unless it really hurts?
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Lord, I thank You for the seasons --- the beauty of the snow, the freshness of spring, the warmth of summer and the pungent sweet smell of brilliantly-colored leaves. And thanks for keeping me around awhile. I've lived a glorious life, even though I was not a very obedient child. Sorry for that. But here I am, waiting to see what happens next. Your will be done.
Amen
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