Be Careful

I'm sure you have heard "Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it!".  Well, it seems we have some very sympathetic friends in Vale.  Allow me to explain:  On my blog this past Saturday, I lamented about our being so pitiful with no home grown tomatoes.  My brother and his wife responded by giving the best of their lot and because we were still begging for good ole homegrown from Vale, Lee's sister took pity on us and brought some when she visited.  Well let me tell you, the word is out in Vale.  Today we received a BOX of beautiful homegrown tomatoes from our good friend and nurse who is a self-proclaimed "Midget Redneck".  If you don't believe me..................read her blog for a good laugh.  Thank you, Jo.  We just laughed out loud when we opened the box! All the tomotoes arrived intact and with no bruises.  Kudos to the U.S Postal priorty mailing!  Now we are looking forward to sharing a few and eating the rest.

Lee is resting in his recliner after a grueling day @ the rehab.  He was able to complete all the sessions again today and is really feeling the fatigue.  He will probably have sore muscles tomorrow but he knows it will be worth the pain in the long run.

We had a visit from Dr. Stanley Spence, our pastor this a.m.  Amazing that I was able to talk him here with my limited knowledge of the streets, etc.  It worked!  He arrived a little earlier than anticipated.....I'll leave it up to those of you who know him to ask HOW?  We were able to have a good chat and prayer.  We can't believe he drove all that way for the visit and then headed home to Lincolnton.  Thank you Stanley!

Even though Lee is doing quite well and he looks great, he is still having some atrial fibrillation from time to time.  This happens mostly late @ night and early morning.  We talked to Dr. Steele about it yesterday while @ the clinic and he assured us that this was fairly normal following the heart procedure that Lee had.  He asked what did we do when it happens......I explained that we just have him cough and bear down and that seems to work.  I think it is called the val-sal maneuver.  If it ever lasts more than an hour and does not reverse then I am to called the coordinator who will probably advise us to go to the E.R.

Right now he is asleep and seems to be very comfortable.  I will close and decide which recipe to use for those delicious tomatoes that are just waiting to be enjoyed!

More Later.........................................................................Brenda