"Clinic visit" in Lincolnton

I refer to it as a clinic visit because we are now able to see our family physician for Lee's routine blood work each week.  Today was the first day for that.  Lee was treated like the "Grand Duke of Wherever" by the entire staff.  He was quickly ushered through a private entrance to a treatment room away from a highly trafficked area.  There was no waiting.................each person, including his doctor was there to examine him, draw the blood and to do the nasal swab for the RSV test.  Truly he had the "red carpet" treatment.  Everyone seemed so happy to see him back again and we know that they were genuine in their expression of happiness. The words "Thank-you" seem inadequate, but we do thank-you all so much.

Afterwards, we went to Bo Jangles for breakfast and in spite of the cold rain it was good to be doing what most people are able to do all the time.  For us it was a real treat because it was the first time in a year.  From there we ran several errands and were back home by noon.  This afternoon Lee was visited by his brothers and later his "social buddies" came by for a visit.  There is so much motivation here for Lee to become more active.  He walks freely throughout the house and this afternoon he walked downstairs and back up again..............that is a first and such good exercise for him.  He has already told me that he plans to be able to drive his truck in the next two weeks!

I have been especially relieved to see daily that his breathing stats are staying very good.  When those stats begin to drop it always means either fluid retention, infection or rejection.  So far, his has been steadily higher!  So far, coming home has been the best medicine, not just for Lee, but also for me.  I am really enjoying having my own laundry area again.  At the condo I could only use the laundry room after 5:00 pm except on week-ends.  Now what used to be a chore has actually become a luxury!

We decided to end this chilly, drizzly November day with one of our favorite comfort foods for supper.  Hot, oyster stew!  We plan to have one more bowl before bedtime.  The best sleeping medicine we know.

It is good to be writing again and so good to be writing joyfully.  Once again, my cup is full and I am appreciative of the time we have at home with some of our family close by.  Because of our experience this past year, we no longer take our time nor our lives for granted.  Life and all it offers, is indeed, a gift.

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












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