Another Saturday…

It’s been almost a week since I’ve been here. It has been a strange week, plenty of ups and downs. Last Sunday afternoon, I attended an historic event in Edmonton. In a huge Alliance Church, they ordained the first woman to be ordained in that denomination, at least in the west. Helen Chan worked hard to get me involved in a CPE unit, so she could be my student. Because of the rigors or reapplying for status as a Teaching Supervisor, and my intervening illnesses, she never did get to be my student. It was very interesting to see how another faith-strain manages these events, and to see the diverse interfaith community Helen has gathered around her. Quite a moment.

I did make an intensive effort to work out in the deep-water pool, though. Five times in all, including three seven AM workouts. These are wonderful, since the area is so quiet and peaceful.

These don’t appear to give me a problem so far as blood pressure is concerned. Still the little emotional upsets are the bigger threat. I did manage to achieve one of my goals for completing my exit from St. Andrews. I had a long talk with my colleague there, and managed to share some of the things I have been thinking about almost incessantly since March. It appeared to go well, and I managed to express myself without feelings interfering, so I was rational and logical and empathic.

Also had a long chat with my son Keith one evening. He called, and we talked for nearly an hour. That was a healing and relaxing time for me. Another milestone today: with the help of the Bendara girls, I finally hosed out the garage, a project 10 years in the making. The power washer is amazing. I’m not sure it looks like I want it to look, but it’s a whole lot better. I was concerned lest it is too strenuous for me, but so far, I seem to be faring quite well.

It seems to me that the further along this recovery process I go, then less interesting my blogs become. Less drama and anxiety; more careful tending to inner signs and effects, and trying to pace myself. I guess the task is, “keep on keeping on.”