Snow and update

When I woke up on March 3, I thought I would never get out of bed. My chest was so congested, and I had a headache. I couldn't imagine lying in bed all day, but it turned out to be the best thing for helping me regain a healthy body! 

Yet, I crawled out of bed and decided to go through and purge old clothing. Since I retired, I no longer need significant professional clothing. So, after about three hours of slowly going through the closets and dressers, trying on various clothes, and purging items, I had 10 grocery sacks stuffed with clothing (See to the right). I kept seven pairs of pants, shirts, and two suits.

I started to feel better, and the congestion decreased as I hacked for hours and removed more phlegm than I imagined a body could produce. 

On March 5, I was still battling significant congestion, coughing, and difficulty breathing.  I use my inhalers much more than usual, but not above the prescription.  Sleeping is difficult.  

We had snow last night (March 5), which was the most snow I had experienced in quite a few years.  This was not fluffy snow, but it was very wet and heavy as it was over 25 degrees.  The Ego snowblower struggled, requiring 5 total discharges and charges to clear the snow.  In several locations, it was 2 feet deep and VERY HEAVY!  The roof also had significant snow, melting faster with the 38-degree midday temperatures. I needed to rake the roof to minimize potential damage from ice dams. By the end of the snow clearing, I was exhausted.  Therefore, no indoor bicycle ride for me.  

It is now March 9, and the snow has melted quickly. The last three days have been in the high 40s. I am glad I raked the roof because it eliminated potential nighttime ice dams. The snow on the roof is already gone, and I expect it to be completely melted by Tuesday. The forecast is for highs as high as 60°. 

I have been so ill again with chest congestion.  It was slightly better when I cleared the snow and went downhill fast.  I have had more bed rest than anything else for the past four days.  I started carrying makeshift spitoons with me, and the mucus is crazy!  I hope it improves soon!  Been almost two weeks!

Shelley's dad is being moved into skilled nursing care next week, so she will head to Lincoln, Nebraska, tomorrow and be gone for the week. I hope to improve and finally be able to do something, as the past few weeks' productivity and exercise have been nonexistent.

I really need to organize the garage. Since we moved my mother (and sold the farm) five months ago, and I brought some of the tools from the farm, it has been an unorganized mess. I would like to do that this week. However, I am unsure of the best way to accomplish the task, which makes it increasingly difficult. Do I really need to keep many of the tools? I have no clue!

Carry on my friends, carry on!