Day 66

As day 66 rolled in, I awakened grateful have less pain in my knee, and happy to be cozy in my friend Kelli’s home. Kelli’s dog, Rowdy, is a herding dog, and happy to have a job to do keeping Chandler rounded up. Clearly, Chandler is not as interested in Rowdy as he is in her!

Kelli went to an appointment and dropped me off at a park so that Chandler and I could do some walking. The day was breath taking, and we were both happy to be out visiting with park goers.  I decided to take pictures today of things that made me feel peaceful, and to engage  people primarily through body language and facial expressions. Chandler and I did greet one couple, their mother and their young daughter, and even that conversation was brief. The quiet brought me back to myself and to the energetic connection that I feel is at the core of our relationships with one another. It was a gift to spend time in the park today.

After a bit of rest, the four of us started out on another walk. Rowdy and Kelli turned toward home, while Chandler and I got in another good bit of walking. I am aware of how much love, attention and exercise Chandler has gotten from the Walk for Peace, and was grateful to be able to take her out twice today.

To top it all off, Kelli, who is a certified Reiki practitioner, gave me the gift of a session. I felt as if my whole body (not just my knee) was aligned and strengthened in the work we did together. Energy is so important to me, and when there is pain or distress or restlessness, my energy goes a bit haywire. Tonight, I feel grounded, centered, contemplative and Peaceful. Thank you, Kelli.

As a special treat, we finished our day with organic, Three Twins ice cream – right out of the containers!