Such a good time of the year for us! Even though it is the 28th of February, today is more like a day in early April. The temperature promises to rise to the 70's and Lee is enjoying every minute of it!
Earlier today, he enjoyed a visit to a neighbor, after going by the hardware store for supplies needed for some work on his orchard. Brother-in-law, Tom is with him this afternoon to help spray and prepare the fruit trees for Spring. Another friend will arrive later today to help him fertilize the blueberry bushes. He has enjoyed using the Ipad II to look up all sorts of ideas and things to use.
Isn't this amazing that I can even write how he is enjoying his life! This past week-end we celebrated our 18th wedding anniversary. Looking back at the one we had two years ago, I am afraid I was not convinced that we would celebrate another......we are truly blessed! We decided to enjoy a leisurely meal at one of the better restaurants, and were delighted to have a waiter who not only found us a table in a secluded area, away from the crowds, but a location that was perfect! We made a toast for 18 more!
Tomorrow we will leave for Duke for a follow-up bronchoscopy to again make sure that Lee is still out of rejection and to see if that lingering fungus infection is completely gone. We plan to stop along the way and visit some friends in a quaint little town called Walnut Cove. Will spend the night on Wednesday. and plan for the full day of clinic on Thursday. Friday morning we are looking forward to a breakfast at the Mad Hatters with Dennis and Betsy before returning home. The trips to Durham get easier as Lee gets stronger. We pack fewer things and his medications are somewhat less than a year ago. We have become more secure in these journeys.
When you cannot find me on the blog, it is a good thing! We are busy enjoying our lives once again and sometimes are too busy too write. Last week we celebrated our great grandson's first birthday, and next week we look forward to visiting our older grandson's new home for a house-warming. The ages of descendents are now one to twenty-five. This gives both of us incentive to linger a while longer!
More Later...........................Brenda
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Friday, February 10, 2012
Springter? and ?Noro virus?
O.K. Just a new word from me. I have been mulling over words to describe the seasons we have been experiencing. Since we have been swinging from Spring to early Summer and now back to maybe Winter, it just sounded like it fit.
As you have probably guessed, we are doing just fine! So wonderful to be able to casually say that! We are enjoying every moment we now have that seems normal. I really need to put some pictures on here for you to see how good Lee looks! Bad thing is, I haven't made any new pictures and have been very lazy in that regard. I'm afraid I have become very dependent on my daughter to make all the photos and send them to me, but she has been extremely busy since Christmas. Maybe we will catch up soon.
I wIsh I could report that Lee is back to "business as usual"; however, that will not be a part of his life again. He has been very good at adapting to a new lifestyle and seems to be on the go every day. He does find a lot of projects to do as he gets stronger. As for me, somedays I write a lot, other days I will sandwich in some reading, practicing the piano between the housework, laundry, cooking, etc. Life goes on.............
Last week I was fortunate to be able to meet my sister for lunch on Wednesday, on Thursday an unexpected phone call while shopping, found me at lunch with two friends, and on Friday morning I had breakfast with my retired colleagues from CVCC. We try to meet for breakfast the first Friday of each month. I was happy to be able to attend this one since I have missed so many. Friday night we attended our SS class dinner at our church. On Saturday I visited my daughter in Morganton and we, along with her two daughters had lunch together at a restaurant. Sunday, following church, Lee and I went out for lunch. I give you this detailed report because........the following Monday night, I had the dreaded stomach virus. It may have been the Norovirus. Anyway, I am supposing I got it from one of the six eating places! Fortunately, Lee has shown no symptoms and I am hoping he will not get it. Good thing is, he did not eat with me at the first five places!
Everyone who knows me is familiar with the way I usually shun eating out in restaurants, so this was a most unusual week for me. I sometimes go for a month or more without eating away from home! Now I realize why.....I usually get sick!
I have for many years accused Lee of having a "lead-lined" stomach and intestinal tract. I think this is to his advantage and for that I am grateful. I am fine now and the "bug" only lasted 24 hours!
This evening we are looking forward to celebrating our grandson, Will's birthday # 12! He lives in Morganton with his parents, Greg and Cathy. So, will close and get ready to leave.
More Later................................Brenda
As you have probably guessed, we are doing just fine! So wonderful to be able to casually say that! We are enjoying every moment we now have that seems normal. I really need to put some pictures on here for you to see how good Lee looks! Bad thing is, I haven't made any new pictures and have been very lazy in that regard. I'm afraid I have become very dependent on my daughter to make all the photos and send them to me, but she has been extremely busy since Christmas. Maybe we will catch up soon.
I wIsh I could report that Lee is back to "business as usual"; however, that will not be a part of his life again. He has been very good at adapting to a new lifestyle and seems to be on the go every day. He does find a lot of projects to do as he gets stronger. As for me, somedays I write a lot, other days I will sandwich in some reading, practicing the piano between the housework, laundry, cooking, etc. Life goes on.............
Last week I was fortunate to be able to meet my sister for lunch on Wednesday, on Thursday an unexpected phone call while shopping, found me at lunch with two friends, and on Friday morning I had breakfast with my retired colleagues from CVCC. We try to meet for breakfast the first Friday of each month. I was happy to be able to attend this one since I have missed so many. Friday night we attended our SS class dinner at our church. On Saturday I visited my daughter in Morganton and we, along with her two daughters had lunch together at a restaurant. Sunday, following church, Lee and I went out for lunch. I give you this detailed report because........the following Monday night, I had the dreaded stomach virus. It may have been the Norovirus. Anyway, I am supposing I got it from one of the six eating places! Fortunately, Lee has shown no symptoms and I am hoping he will not get it. Good thing is, he did not eat with me at the first five places!
Everyone who knows me is familiar with the way I usually shun eating out in restaurants, so this was a most unusual week for me. I sometimes go for a month or more without eating away from home! Now I realize why.....I usually get sick!
I have for many years accused Lee of having a "lead-lined" stomach and intestinal tract. I think this is to his advantage and for that I am grateful. I am fine now and the "bug" only lasted 24 hours!
This evening we are looking forward to celebrating our grandson, Will's birthday # 12! He lives in Morganton with his parents, Greg and Cathy. So, will close and get ready to leave.
More Later................................Brenda
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