I ran some errands for mom and brother and I was the only one wearing a mask. My state is right up there in the top 3 for surges. At one time it was number one. People in this town act as if it doesn’t exist. SMH. I’m getting my booster Thursday. Mom is getting hers as well. Brother isn’t six months out so he’ll have to wait.

If I thought things were tough before…I had no idea how much tougher it could be. With mom’s broken wrist needing surgery and brother’s broken femur and both of them incontinent and mentally limited…I’m really, really busy. Difference - this time I’m taking care of myself as part of the equation. In the morning, I’ll get my iced coffee, some beautiful fall flowers and pumpkins to decorate. A brief getaway from the madness. I’m looking to rent a secluded cabin soon in the Smokies for a few days. Mentally….I’m fine. Physically….very, very tired with a hurt arm from helping my brother up from a fall. As my therapist reminds me…this is temporary.

My NP increased my Lithium due to my depression of last week. A total of 600 mg. I can’t tell whether it is helping or not.

I hope everyone has a nice week ahead!