I wrote and then deleted a post yesterday regarding calls to both my brother and sister. Dang, it is complicated! I want to do more to support my brother (and sister), but the options are limited living so far away and with them telling me again and again that I shouldn't come. I suggested to my sister that I could at least order some groceries (on my dime) to be sent to my brother. I do need to have an idea more of what he can and can't eat, given his health situation. I just looked and found a grocery store somewhat near him that delivers. He's been struggling to get out and grocery shop. Heck, grocery shopping can be stressful for many withOUT a major illness! If I do order some, I think my sister should be at his house to receive them.

Today Hubby and I will go to our property again. Unfortunately it takes far longer to get there than expected. So many detours! Why does it always seem when one road is closed, several are? The same seemed true in New Jersey where we lived, but at least there we were very familiar with alternative routes. The drive is otherwise nice, as we pass forests, horse farms, cow farms, and sheep farms. These animals always look happy and extremely well treated, with large green areas to roam and even pretty views to look at. Calves roam happily near their mommies. They have shade when they want, or bask in the sun. I saw two cows kissing each other yesterday, which was sweet. At least something pleasant!

I can't get passed my GI issues! I don't want to be going to doctors if the main cause is just stress. But then not going is worrisome, knowing the occasional risks of ignoring things. When I went to the doctor thinking I had a UTI, to be told I was fine, it made me feel a little embarrassed, in a sense. So often when I finally go to a doctor, the problem has suddenly vanished. I'm delinquent about so many things, though. My hair, the dentist, gynecologist (and mammogram), nephrologist, therapist, soon to be psychiatrist, likely ENT...I rely too much on Hubby to help arrange these and take me to the appointments. Poor guy is overwhelmed! Once I get some set up, I'll take a bus (and tram) to them on my own, if necessary. I'm not yet supposed to drive here and am still not fully used to the road rule differences. Plus, I have a mild driving anxiety, to boot. Always have. Sucks!