Today was our day at the lake, but it wasn't that good of a day for me. The steps down to the beach were easy for the rest of the PSR group to navigate, but all I saw was a straight drop like I was falling off the side of a mountain. I didn't trust myself to walk down the steps, although there were railings, so I sat in the van and listened to the radio while everyone else either frolicked in the water or sat in beach chairs to soak up the sun.
It was heartbreaking, because it reminded me that for all the progress I've made toward regaining my mobility, I'm still not totally there yet. That just tells me I need to work harder and continue to put in the work needed to get my full mobility back. Still, it hurts. I felt like an anchor that was holding everyone down because I couldn't go down the steps to the beach and join in the fun. 😢
One of the upsides was that a large flock of Canadian geese swam past the public swimming area, both adults and babies, and they were beautiful. And after everyone else was done with the beach, we all got in the van and headed to Sweetfrog for a frozen yogurt dessert, since our picnic lunch was sandwiches and chips. 😋
I got a small cup of chocolate frozen yogurt with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and Nutella, and I couldn't finish it all. I ate the strawberries, whipped cream, Nutella, and some of the frozen yogurt, but I couldn't finish it. That means the Ozempic is still working.
There's better days ahead, and although today was a downer, I have to keep believing it. 🤗
And now...

Today is Friday, June 20th - which also marks 8 years since I moved into my apartment at Finley Village - and Donald J. Trump is my President.