[Granny Bear]

I love to walk!! It always helps my joint pain. I have a circle around my house that's 1/2 mile. It has little traffic and I used to walk it every day, sometimes 4 or 5 times. I was recently diagnosed with venous insufficiency, including the valves in my legs not returning the blood sufficiently. In other words, my legs would just give out. It scared me when it first happened. I was afraid I had MS. But it wasn't that at all! Still, I have to be careful, and walk only one time around the circle and give it a couple of hours before trying the second round. I haven't been consistent with walking this summer because of the heat and humidity. This is another reason I'm looking forward to fall and lower temps.

Today was supposed to be a double birthday party for my great grandsons. I went down to their home a couple of days early, so I could help with arrangements and child care. I always have the best time with these two boys. They are GREAT fun!!! But, they got sick and we had to cancel the party. Bummer! What's more, I'm afraid I've caught what they had. So I came home last night because I was afraid to wait any longer in case I got to the point of not being able to drive safely.

Getting old is NOT for the weak!!!