We drove back to town from the farm this morning. Mike had an appointment for a cholesterol check at Rosauer’s at 9:00. We were in town by 8:00 so we shopped at Wal-Mart and then I got groceries at Rosauer’s while Mike had his test.
You know – funny thing about those tests. Mike has tested a little high on his cholesterol for years. Frankly, I think he just carries numbers that are a little high because the only risk factor is his age. Nevertheless, our diet is low in saturated fat and he eats oat bran muffins – the kind without flour. In other words, we made life changes rather than using medication. This diet and what seems like non-stop exercise keeps him thinner than he should be.
Well, early one morning before his shoulder surgery, Mike went to the hospital for a blood test. “Now, have you fasted for 12 hours?” asked the phlebotomist. Mike admitted he’d had dessert at 9:00 the evening prior. “Go away and come back after 9:00,” was the response. She told him that it really messes up those tests if you haven’t fasted for 12 hours. Well, heeding that little piece of info has made a world of difference in Mike’s tests. That test at the hospital was good, but today’s results were the best he’s ever had.
We’ll be in town until tomorrow afternoon. Mike has planned an outing this afternoon while I spend time with a friend. He’ll probably get a bike ride while it’s cool in the morning. We expect to return to the farm tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. KW
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It's been in the mid-80s this weekend. Already too hot for Hallie. I'll be picking up a fan at the store today. I simply cannot sleep when I'm too hot. I'm OFTEN hot when trying to sleep. My fan might be a year-round fixture.
It's 108 here at the town house this afternoon. Nellie doesn't understand that it's too hot to go for a walk -- until we get outside, that is. I don't think swimming is an options -- the river is pretty high. Mike is going to get our fan out of storage today.
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