No News is Good News

It's been a while......I guess that is what is meant by "No news is good news".  We have been enjoying spending some days that are so good and so normal, that time slips away.  With the exception of Lee's shoulder problem.......it has been a really good week.

He did go to the doctor about the shoulder, and the diagnosis is probably a muscle that is inflammed.  He did this once before last Spring, when he overworked the shoulder.  We think it is because he lost so much voluntary skeletal muscle, that even this muscle has to gain it's strength like all the others.  It is still not strong enough to perform to Lee's expectations ( like fishing for 7-9 hours straight!).  Anyway, the prednisone was increased for a week and he has shown much improvement since.

Several months ago, we began talking about possibly looking at another car.  We have enjoyed the town car and it has served us well, but I wanted one that was smaller, with better gas mileage along with comfort at the same time.  So it was that yesterday, I drove home in a new Toyota Avalon!  I have to admit that I did experience some "buyer's remorse" on the way home.  I was reminded that the car cost more than the first house I owned ( which, by the way took 30 years to pay!)  Had to reason with myself to keep from turning around and changing my mind!  Lee said he could have held out longer than I did and saved some money.  I believe he was right and for that I have regrets!  Nonetheless, the car is here, it is what I wanted, and I look forward to the drive.......................

Lee is busy preparing for his football friends and former Nationwide colleagues to join him here for a Sunday football game on his big T.V. downstairs.  He is busy planning the "tail-gating" party, and all the things he will need for the afternoon.  One of his friends suggested this so Lee followed through and arranged a date. Since he is no longer able to attend the Panther games, they will watch one of the away games here.

On the heels of that Sunday, I will be busy with the Thanksgiving preparations that will begin on Monday.  Pumpkin pies to be made, tables to be decorated, etc......Each day I will be busy with preparations for the family to come and we will be blessed with the gathering of family during this special day. We will remember Thanksgivings past and those who are no longer here.  It is their memory and their traditions that began long ago that we will continue.  Even though this celebration is different, in many ways, it will be the same as we share my Mom's recipe for potato salad, my sister-in-laws's recipe for the sweet potato coogle, my sister's recipe for the coconut cake, and all the other foods that have become the staple for Thanksgiving.

The house will be filled with the blessing of family.....truly our Thanksgiving day!

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