On a ride up the Sandia's after a snow storm.

Just 5 years ago. 

Sometimes life just doesn't go from Sunrise to Sundown. It is filled with those bits that make you sit up take notice. There are two parts of my life that I have to pay close attention to. One is my balance with Sweetie, the time that I spend with her, and the time that I take care of myself. And the time that is "My Time." I fill that time with my mental "candy", my little world that is more or less of what it will be like when, and if, I survive Sweetie. 

Yesterday, part of that private world took a big hit. The Big Voice on the Right had news that knocked the wind out of me. He announced that he has lung cancer and is starting treatment. 

Yesterday was daycare. I gave Sweetie a  diphenhydramine, her dose of CBD and applied her Stress Relief lotion before we left the house. In my always trying to improve on what we are doing, I've been exploring ways to make the Stress Relief work best and in my applying the lotion in different ways, the back of the neck seems to be the most efficient. At the base of the skull and just down the spine is working well and quickly. 

Back on point, she did better then before. There was also a new lady and she and Sweetie hit it off, so maybe this will be the answer to our problem of her anxiousness when I leave her there. Time will tell.

We now have a anti-anxiety meds for Sweetie. Its Oxcarbazepin, a muscle relaxer. Its twice daily, as needed. It is the "as needed" part that I like. I know I can help her when she is with me, and the only time I will be using this prescription is when we are going off to daycare. Right now, the last thing I would need is that she is kick out of daycare because of needing too much care. They have given me a pamphlet on a place that will might work for us. I really don't want to change things up, regularity is good, change isn't.  

Well, on to today. Today is movie day and the weather isn't going to a factor. It is suppose to be the coldest day this week. Dropping over 15 degrees and chances of snow. Getting there may be the challenge. So, its bundle up time. 

Day is coming, challenges and joys yet to be seen. I just know this, I'll be here when Sweetie wakes and comes down looking for me. We'll have our morning, get dress and I'll have to explain what a movie is, again, and off we'll go. 

I guess that is my cue to close. So, into life, driving down the road, keeping my Shinny Side Up, looking for Easter Eggs to fill my basket. Keep your Shinny Side Up, and if you can't, just remember, there is a corner to turn, and a car wash up ahead. God Bless.