I am watching birds from my desk and believe one is a tufted titmouse - any ideas on the other. Bird ID is something I really need to learn from Mom.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Good News - Jim's offer on a house in Walton was accepted! After an inspection to make sure there are no major problems he should be able to have a quick closing. The house fits his needs, along with a dishwasher and great laundry room, private sunporch for Jenny, a big 2-car garage with overhead storage for Joe, and space for Molly to have a bedroom and living room to herself.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Just wanted to get your opinions - can we trust Mom to live on the hill without supervision? She went swimming today! Said she got hot doing all her mowing and trimming. Do you think she may be losing her mind? (smile).
PS, Edith Liddle turns 90 this week, I never would have guessed. She looks better now than in a long time.
PS, Edith Liddle turns 90 this week, I never would have guessed. She looks better now than in a long time.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sahara and I completed a 5k together this weekend! It was the first 5K Sahara chose to run, and run she did (the entire 3.1 miles)! The initial plan of running the first mile then walking a bit was thrown completely out the window by mile two when we were still going strong! The 1st pic is about mile 2.9 -- looking pretty good huh? The 2nd pic is after the race -- so proud of her! Can't wait for the next one!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
I heard it was a must see experience - and in Geneseo - so I trudged 4 miles through mud and mire - in the rain - to see a forest of Bluebells along the Genesee River. It was worth it and instead of being with 150 people who went on the hike in beautiful weather last Wednesday, our group had fewer than 20. Click on the picture to get the full effect.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Time for a update on my new c-leg. I'm apologize for not giving updates but I've been a bit concerned with the weakness in my left leg. With this weakness comes pain, after just a few minutes walking with the prosthesis it sets in. This feels like the same pain I "enjoyed" with my full left leg before my amputation. Over the last four months I have gained strength by working with the leg. Though at my day's end, it's always the same, a pain filled and sore stump.. I don't have the discipline to stop working when the discomfort starts, when my pain and weakness make walking impossible I finally give in. Some people would say that qualifies me for induction into an insane asylum and they're probably right. By slowly increasing my day-to-day hours I have hope and this is what keeps me going. Today is the first day since I started wearing my prosthesis that I experienced a definite large gain. I rented a rototiller and used it for five hours on my main garden and larger flower garden. It took me nine hours to accomplish this feat but I was able to work an additional two hours after the gardens. Now for the good part. After all this I was still able to walk. I will admit it was with some pain but not to the point where I was dragging my leg. When I took my prosthesis off the pain was a lot less than what I normally experience. Today is a major victory for me and a personal milestone. I owe this to your prayers, love, and understanding. Love you all.
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