So not to brag, but...I just went to the Dollar General all by myself. Can you even believe it? Now, if it had happened several months ago, as it should have, would it be as sweet? It's like spring in the northeast, we appreciate it all the more because it takes SO long to arrive.
Some grandchildren are visiting today, and we didn't have much bread. The girls went out and about last evening, so I asked them to stop and get some, they forgot, and they're at work today. So, I sucked it up, and went to the store. I wandered and meandered, too. I mean, all the effort to go there, I'm going to look at the spring stuff. I bought bread, turkey, some really cute plates for Easter, some watercolors for the kids, and brushes, and one toy marked down 70%, a flat wood cut out doll with tons of cool wood clothes.
As I exited the store, parked the cart, carried the bag and walked with the cane, I had to make a decision: step off the curb, or go down the ramp, which was longer and involved navigating a puddle. Hmmm. I chose the ramp. I inched down it, and noticed out of the corner of my eye a man turning around and walking back towards me. He asked if he could help, or carry my bag. I thanked him and said I could manage, but it was so nice of him. Small town living, the guys in camo with their ball caps on, driving those pick up trucks, can be so thoughtful.
Home...I made it up the stairs and into the house with the bag, and put the things away, put my clothes in the dryer, and here I am, landed in the comfy chair. I am going to get up and vacuum soon...
My goal is to practice walking, forwards and backwards, sideways, and to go faster. Another goal is to put the Birkenstocks on and learn how to walk in those. I know, it's not that big a deal, but it kind of is. My trip to Arizona is in less than two weeks, and I don't want to wear my wool sneakers, or my water shoes:)
You all have a good day now, off I go to clean this place up! (Oh, and thank you for the kind comments!)
9 comments:
Woohoo - I'm so proud of you! And I agree on small town living and nice people who live there.
Well done, Della!!
Congratulations navigating that ramp!
Good on you to going to store yourself, that is a massive achievement and it sounds like you bought some great things too.
That's great!! I struggle with Plantar Fasciitis, an on again/off again issue for many years, but worse again the past two summers. My beloved Birkies have been my go-to summer shoes forever, but even they haven't been been ok when Plantar Fasciitis flares up. I hate the thought of needing to wear my walking shoes (with the insoles that have been my salvation) all summer long.
Jean, one of my girls has struggled with this too, so painful. Whatever is the most comfortable though! Maybe there are those hiking sandals with an insole? I don't know...my feet are particularly picky, they're extra wide, since having all the babies, they weren't when I was younger...I can try something on in the store, then after I buy it and wear it a few times, my feet hurt. So I tend to stick with just a few kinds I know will be comfy. I walked around the living room in my Birkenstock clogs yesterday, and it felt pretty weird. ugh.
I wear Ecco sandals. VERY comfy, great arch support and just great support y everywhere. They are pricey but worth it I think. I’m sure I’ve seen them in Arizona.
Try Hike footwear. After a recent fall I was so paranoid about falling again that I found myself holding on to anything handy and afraid to go out very much. I found Hike footwear on line and as advertised it gives me total stability and balance and is the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn.
I am a barefoot Florida girl and the Hike shoe feels almost like you are barefoot.
Try Hike Footwear for great stability and balance. I fell recently and found myself paranoid about falling again. I would hold on to anything handy and didn’t go out much because of fear of falling. I ordered the Hike barefoot shoe and it is amazing.
Wide toe and most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn. It has certainly helped to overcome my fear of falling
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