Up again early this morning. Its about 2:45am and sitting here with my cat Simba. He is a pill, he hates being petted anywhere but his head, so being the cat slave I am, I ablige while catching up on some news and thinking about the day that was and to come.
Yesterday was a wash with a gully washer of rain all day. We had some reall bad rain fall just south of us, with many places flodding. Luckily we didn't get as much as they did, but suffice it to say my backyard is a swamp now. We needed it though because it has been very dry this summer.
Got some semi-crappy news during my call with the VA pharmacist as well yesterday when reviewing my medications. It seems my glucose levels just aren't responding to my current meds, and I must now take a daily shot. Not a fan! Like my son said, better get to walking faster and further Dad. So thats what this old Jarhead is going to do.
Good news is today starts one of my favorite times of the year...Toys for Tots. We are putting out collection boxes today to start collecting toys. Me and one of the old Marine Vet buddies are going to be driving around and dropping them off at different businesses. From here on out we will occasionally go back and collect toys as the boxes get full. Come Christmas time the toys will be distributed out to children in need.
Like I said, it's one of my favorite times of year. It gives me the feeling of being able to continue to serve others and I love that. The feeling of knowing that a kid that normally goes without is going to get some new toys and the smile they will have on their face.
It is also good exercise for me to get out of the house and be with others and socialize. Also, it is good physical exercise as well. We are usually hungry by the time we are done and plan to grab lunch after today. Not sure where, but for sure going to have to watch what I eat today. I usually watch what I eat at home for the most part, but when we go out it is a free for all LOL.
Well, back to petting Simba's head, you all have a great day.
Thanks for reading,
Joe
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