Early to Bed

So many things to take care of, so much to prepare for the next few weeks as I once again take to the road (or air) for interesting activities elsewhere. But I am unable to do even the simplest of tasks tonight. Perhaps it is the heat, or the need for another Vitamin B 12 shot. Regardless, I am grateful that Kiel made dinner (BBQ chicken, summer squash with the seeds and skin removed (!), salt potatoes, and one daring slice of cucumber - yum!).

I do not even want to veg in the recliner and watch a movie. My body has one thought alone: climb into bed and sleep. I do not fight the urge. Right after dinner, somewhere around 7pm, I shuck my day duds, slip into sleeping gear, and slide between the cool sheets. The fan is running, my door barely ajar. In moments I am oblivious to the world around me. I do not wake until morning.

Won't it be wonderful when I am able to stay up like a normal adult? Perhaps I might get something done - dishes comes to mind. I am not complaining. I can do more now than I have been able to for a long time. The once in awhile day of exhaustion is manageable. Time will come for strength and energy to abound. But for now, I close my eyes gratefully and let the rest begin.





Though I did watch part of a movie, vegging out in the recliner, I gave up at 7:30 and headed for bed, thinking that I would read for a bit. Even that was more than I could muster. By 8 I closed my book, took a final bathroom break, and sprawled out on the cool sheets with the oscillating fan blowing lightly over my head.





I barely had time to mutter a quick "God bless me and those I love and grant us a blessed night of peace and rest" before I conked out. Ah, me. I guess the driving and activities of the past few weeks is still catching up. Either that or tomorrow's shot will fix my slump!