I thought it was Spring, but you could have fooled me because it is Winter here! We keep getting "Wintry mix" weather reports across the bottom of the TV screen. Not only that, but there seems to be a resurgence of the "flu"in our area. For that reason, we decided to avoid the large crowd for the cantata presentation at our church today. In spite of the rain and the chilly temperature, we did attend the bible study or Sunday School this morning. As I explained to Lee earlier, we could probably safely attend the early class full of older couples (like us), because most people our age do not venture out if they are ill. We were safe because half of the class was absent.
This afternoon we have stayed indoors and the warmth of the house is cozy despite the cold rain and wind. Lee has been watching the "March Madness" basketball tournaments; however the last time I looked, he was fast asleep in his recliner. Actually, he is waiting for the Carolina game later this evening, but doubt he will make it for the later game for Duke. Anything after 10:00 is lost in this house for both of us!
We are looking forward to some days at the beach beginning Friday through Wednesday of next week. We will be joined by our Virginia family, their two sons, and we are taking one of our teen-age grandaughters with us. I hope the childeren will not be too disappointed, because so far, the weather does not look warm! Maybe it will change by the week-end......sure do hope so!
Lee is doing extremely well! He is in the process......very slow process, I might add, of reducing his prednisone from 10 mg to 5 mg. Right now, he is down to 8 mg. and so far is doing great. The reason we are reducing it slowly is because he tried moving down from 10 to 5, and had difficulty breathing and was extremely fatigued. We convinced his doctor to go very slowly this time, and I believe it is working for him. He continues to take the very strong anti-rejection meds, and we believe his success will be dependent on our being pro-active with labs and monitoring of his medication. His doctor reinforced that line of thinking the last time we were at Duke.
We have stayed in touch with our friend whose husband died on March 9th. She is having to adjust to all the first-time events in her daily life without her husband of 47 years. She is fortunate to be surrounded by her children and grandchildren, extended family members, her church and a huge support group of friends. I know she is a very strong person, and will be able to carry on independently. Her sister has invited her to go with her to Ireland this Summer..............I encouraged her to do that when we talked.
This week begins with lots to do! Eight guests will arrive around 6:30 tomorrow evening for a cook-out ( we are hoping the weather clears ), and the remainder of the week, we will be getting ready for our short vacation at the beach, (also hoping the weather clears!).
Until the next blog when we return...............HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!
More Later.................................................Brenda
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