On The Home Stretch

18 days after surgery! We haven't killed each other - not even close.  The "boat" has gotten smaller even though the size has not changed. The first two weeks were sleep and try to eat.  I didn't have to use the turkey baster after all.  They gave us lots of syringes. They are great for water, Boost and meds. A flat spoon just fits into my mouth if I'm careful.   We tried to walk a little bit farther each day. One day we came across a tv show being taped. Turned out to be The Good Guys with Tom Hanks' son, Colin, and Bradley Witford playing the leads. It's on Monday night on Fox.

Last Thursday was our first big adventure besides walking the streets. We went to the Texas State Fair. Traveled the train. Peter had his first corn dog which he liked but it didn't like him that night. The craft and quilt show was wonderful. I wanted to send pictures to all my crafty friends.I think Kathryn would look cute in this dress.

I may try to make this Turkey next year.We only know four people in Dallas and we ran into one (Eve, from Dr. Wolford's office) at the fair.  Saw a few live stock. The only thing that I could fit into my mouth for lunch was the apple sauce from my bag, and ice cream bits that had to be cut into thirds. The dog show was very entertaining. The black lab jumped 28 feet into the water to catch the frisbee. The three legged dog jumped 23 feet. We lasted four hours then took a two hour nap.   

Yesterday was a six hour adventure to the mall. We had to change trains ( of course we got off at the wrong stop both ways which added 40 minutes). It was worth it because we saw the movie Secretariat.  Wonderful!!!

Found some great lobster soup. Couldn't find anything for Kathryn that was under $100. that she needed but it was fun looking.  Peter wouldn't take me into Tiffany's. The hospital told me to leave all my rings at home and I miss them.  I was hoping for an upgrade. I still have the mark on my ring finger that says we are still married so that will have to do.  Today is Sunday which of course means football/sewing.

We see Dr. Wolford two more times before we leave. He says everything is going great. Most of my pain is after I do my exercises.

It is a small world- Peter 's cousin Michael Kynett's wife Gail grew up in a small town in Pa. which is the same town as Dr. Wolford.  In fact Gail's brother had a car accident with Dr. Wolford back in the 50's. 

We are counting the days until Sea Angel gets back into the water (5) yea! 

Thank you all for the cards and emails.