#11 - Don't Like Being Inside

Cool Front

It's been hot and humid since Don got home from the hospital. He hasn't wanted to even sit outside. But a cool front moved in and the world got better!

Don woke up before 6 and asked if I wanted to run, before he showered. The Nurse Beth in me, felt concern for a moment. Don't I need to be on duty to start the morning routine? Then I took off! 

Wow! The air felt incredible and I was back home to see a pretty sunrise.  I can't believe how different I felt all day. It's been just about 2 weeks, but routines have been all jumbled and I just haven't attempted to squeeze in exercise.

Sloth-like?

​This is the card I gave Don in the hospital after surgery. It came with a stuffed sloth, holding a heart. (Fitting for heart surgery!) I thought it was a playful gesture, but this image just looked mean today. I tossed it.

This card sitting on the counter, might have seemed more amusing, if Don hadn't actually been feeling pretty sloth-like for 10 days. His 4-a-day "walking sessions" have gotten longer. Up to 14 minutes each! He's doing great, but he feels wiped out.

Fresh Air!

I was energized by being outside on my run this morning, so then it was Don's turn! It was almost chilly when we walked at 1 and 5, today.

Both walks were only about 10 minutes, but it was a big milestone getting outside. We're both cautious and don't want him to overdo. In fact I felt sort of reckless as I stepped back to snap this photo... as if I could catch him if he tripped! Mostly I felt like Don's bodyguard, pointing out buckling sidewalks and keeping an eye out for unleashed dogs, or chatty neighbors who might slow us down. I want nothing, to slow down his progress!

Cheers to stepping out in the world!
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