Today we ushered in the first of cold weather, that will probably continue for the next three months. At least , that is the way it usually is. After a surprisingly warm December, this day, January 2, 2012 appears to be warning us that those warm days may just be a thing of the past. The sun is shining, but the bite in the air carries a chill. Guess we will turn on the gas logs tonight, and reset the electric blanket from 5 to 10!
Good news is that daughter, Julia was here over the week-end and now all of my Christmas is not only down, but neatly stored away until next year! She managed to accomplish in the span of 2-3 hours what would have taken me 2-3 days! After she completed that, she rewarded us with a batch of her wonderful home-made cookies! We were deliciously spoiled on New Year's Eve.
Having been caught-up in all the Holiday festivities, I failed to give you Lee's report from Duke. If you recall, our last trip there was for him to have another PH test to determine whether or not he was having reflux. The test confirmed that he WAS NOT. All tests were negative and he will not be having the stomach wrap. He was greatly relieved.
Wednesday of this week, I will be having the cataract surgery. I have elected to have the Restore lens. Hopefully, this will eliminate the necessity for glasses. My second lens implant will be on Jan. 18. My selected physician holds a record for his 6 minute procedure. A little Versed, and six minutes later I should be good to go! Wow! This procedure is way ahead of the dentist on the apprehension and pain scale! No need to be apprehensive for something that only lasts 6 minutes....and pain.....none according to my friends who have had the procedure, including Lee. We will return to Duke on January 29th for Lee's clinic and bronchoscopy on the 30th. After spending that night, we will return home on the 31st. As you can see, this is beginning to be a busy month for both of us.
Tomorrow will be our grandson, Alex's, 9th birthday.....Happy Birthday Alex! His will be followed on February 1st. by John, turning 13, and on February 10th by Will, turning 12. We have many tween and teen boys now! In addition, our great grandson, Easton, will celebrate his 1st birthday on February 25th. We will be attending many birthday celebrations during these first months of this year.
As you can see, we have so much to look forward to. We enter this new year with hopes and promises of good days ahead. We wish the same for you!
More Later................................Brenda
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