Vagabond's Renewal

Here it is the middle of Lent. This year Cathy and I are not giving up anything - but we are adding more positive things to our lives.

Our doctoring has shown us some new needs. Cathy's bone scan has revealed that she has osteopenia - not quite as bad as osteoporosis. The doc sas that she needs to double up on the vitamin D and the calcium - and get more exercise. She is doing the double D, calcium and is taking OsteoBiFlex regularly now. We have also made time in our busy schedule for some trail walks in Chickasaw NRA. My colonoscopy had polyps removed - they were benign. The doc said I have diverticulitis - I'll have to see what is recommended for that!

Another thing that we have added to our life this Lent is a resolve to eat more meals every day by following the D'Tour diet. We are now two weeks into the diet and have lost some weight by eating the recommended foods (good for both heart and to avoid diabetes meds). It hasn't been hard to give up the sweets and fats, because the diet gives us lots of filling meals and snacks, and we stay full and satisfied. The meals have been great!

Another thing added to my life is hearing aids. I noticed that I was frequently saying "What did you say?" to everyone, so I guess it is time for that change!

Yesterday we added another thing to our lives. We bought an 18' Prowler travel trailer. I will be able to use it for hosting at the Park and Cathy will be able to invite "company" now that we will have an extra bedroom in the back yard - or at the Park. The trailer will also provide me with lots of challenging tasks to keep me busy. It is a true "fix'er up'er" having cost only $600. I guess I will always be an RVer - even if I don't ever take it out on the roads.

Next week I will be going on a Methodist retreat called "Cross Point Walk to Emmaus". The "walks" were born out of the Cursillo movement which we were very involved in back in Arlington and Kenosha. Cathy will make the women's walk the following week and we are both looking forward to another involvement in Christian community.

So, that's what's been added to our lives this Lent - what's happening in yours?