The extreme exhaustion continued for a few months and I was not able to go back to my volunteer jobs where I only sat at a desk and answered phones. After several tests, my doctor was unable to find out what the problem was. I have post-polio syndrome and went to a neurologist, and while he is very knowledgeable about this, he was not able to give me a pill that would cure me. He told me that in order to extend my energy levels, I could do everyday housework and then rest, lots of rest. If I overexert myself, I am never able to recover from that. The recliner and I are now very good friends. The good news is that I am much better and my energy is back to normal, at least normal for me. I decided to eliminate the everyday housework and do fun things instead.
After cleaning the inside of Koko, it was time to get the kitchen stocked. After 11 years of traveling, I am doing things a little differently this time. I don’t have to take tons of food from home. There are wonderful grocery stores where we travel, so I am packing lighter. I will try to stay in the “pack it lighter” mode with my clothes. That will be a real challenge for me!
Koko needs to be washed and waxed before we leave town. The weather in Montgomery has been crazy this year, with snow twice! There has been lots of rain this year also. We need two days to do this chore and I have many other things to do that will take me away from this. I’m sure I will go into my stressed out mode, but it will all get accomplished and I will breathe a sigh of relief when Koko’s wheels start turning.
We are looking forward to our 12th year of travels in the wonderful southwest!
