Lee and I were able to enjoy a week at the beach over Easter. Youngest son, Doug , along with wife, Elizabeth and their two boys, Alex 9, and Max 6, were there with us.
We arrived on a cool, windy and rainy Thursday afternoon and this very cool rain continued until Saturday noon. The boys were not to be disappointed with their memories of Summer beach trips and braved the wind and cold ocean for a "very refreshing dip!" Needless to say, when they returned to the house there was a "whole lot of shakin' goi'n on!" There were no untoward ill effects from their premature plunge or Polar swim. Warm towels and blankets along with good laps proved effective enough.
Unfortunately for Lee, it was another type of adventure; one that he would have preferred not to have visited. Five or six days before we left for the beach, he had tried unsuccessfully to pull-cord start a weed-eater (to see if it would work before loaning it to our daughter). There was no immediate pain from this until about three days later. It began with a "twinge" or pain on movement and progressed to a full-blown excruciating attack. Lee decided to immobilize his arm and that seemed to help. He had the same experience last Fall when he fished all day. Unable to pursuade him to see a doctor, we left for the beach in hopes that it would improve. Not to be......................each day was worse than the day before. He used lots of ice packs, pain meds and finally just gave in to the pain and endured it hoping for some relief.
I am happy to report that he is now fine. The pain finally subsided the day we left to come home and has been improving since. This was the same shoulder that has the prosthesis, and from past experience with the doctors, Lee knew that time would probably take care of the situation. He will admit, however, that it was a miserable week at the beach!
The good news is that Elizabeth and Doug made sure we had good meals, and the boys kept us entertained. When we departed we knew that with their wonderful help the beach house was sparkling clean inside and out and ready for Summer! HUGS AND KISSES TO THEM!
More Later...........................................Brenda
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