🌤️ This Morning’s Weather and Air Conditions
Date: February 20, 2026 (Friday)
Good morning.
This morning in Okinawa, the temperature is 20°C. It’s sunny, though a bit cloudier than usual, with a light breeze of about 1-2 meters per second throughout the day. There’s no chill at all; stepping outside, the air feels soft and gentle, making for a very pleasant morning. While clouds are forecast for the afternoon, the morning brought in a gentle light.
☕ Morning Routine and Meals
I woke up at the usual time, boiled water, made coffee for myself and tea for my mother, and started the day. I prepared breakfast while turning on the TV, and after a bit of a rush, served her her meal.
Today’s menu: garlic French bread for me, apple pie for my mother. The sweet aroma filled the room, bringing a small warmth to the quiet morning.
🩺 Caregiving Morning: Mother’s Health and Constipation
After breakfast, I gave her medicine and checked her blood pressure. Soon after, my mother began struggling with constipation.
It’s common as one ages; my late father also suffered from alternating constipation and diarrhea. It’s truly painful for her. She kept moving between standing, sitting, and lying down in bed, and I encouraged her, “You should try to move around a bit.” Today, it looks like she’ll be making frequent trips between the toilet and her bed for a while.
🥛 Interaction with the Yakult Lady
Right around this time, the usual Yakult home delivery came. The Yakult Lady in charge always checks on my mother’s health, and today she recommended another product that might help with constipation, saying, “I have something good for the stomach and intestines.”
She seems to be close in age to my husband, and the way she calls me “big brother” feels somehow like family, which is heartwarming. I bought the product she recommended and plan to give it to my mother later.
🕊️ Memories of Father and Future Steps
I remember when Father had constipation, he’d make a big fuss about it. Then, once he went, he’d happily report, “Look how much came out!” Mother is gradually starting to show similar symptoms.
If the symptoms persist, I plan to take her to the hospital for a simple checkup later. They’ll probably prescribe a laxative, but I hope it resolves naturally before then.
🌸This Morning’s Cherry Blossoms
Stepping outside, the cherry blossoms were blooming beautifully. Overall, they were about 60% in bloom, with pink petals spreading across the branches. Bathed in the morning light, it was a truly lovely sight.
Bees flew in from somewhere, busily moving among the flowers. Soon, little birds should arrive too, seeking insects. It’s a delightful time to feel the changing seasons.
📘 Summary
This morning unfolded with my usual routine amidst calm weather, spent while keeping an eye on my mother’s health. The warm exchange with the Yakult Lady and the beauty of the cherry blossoms blooming outside provided small moments of healing amidst the challenges of caregiving.
It was a day that began by allowing me to feel the kindness within daily life and the changing seasons.
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