She's On Her Way!

Yes, there is a new little one on the way for our family.  Heather and Jake are expecting a girl on Pioneer Day, July 24.  This is very exciting news for us.  Our next youngest is going to be a 6th grader next year!  All our grandchildren are a blessing to us.  We look forward to getting more well acquainted with this little person, making her way into mortality at a time which is turbulent but exciting. Congratulations to her parents.  They have an adventure ahead but they are both up to it. And yes, Heather was just beginning to show and to feel good when we made our trip to NYC!

Countdown or (better yet) One Day at a Time

This morning Heather asked me how I was feeling about my upcoming surgery to replace my left hip. Mostly I am attempting to stay in the current day. Right now, Art is helping me in my room. I have a new laptop. (Art is using the Toshiba. I think it buys him time to keep looking around for that computer with all the features he wants, so he is taking over my "old" one.) The guys are moving my desk from one room to this one. It is quite an undertaking but satisfying. I'm in more of a consultant mode. The prep for surgery has included a hold on taking Aleve-type medication. Now I know just how much pain those four pills a day were masking. It's hard to get anything done that requires being up and yet there is stiffness and pain when I sit down too long. This morning I made a vow to quit whining (again) so that's all I'm going to say. Anyway, the countdown, if I admit it is going on, is 5 days until the day(August 12). Tracy is taking the week off work as he did when Art had his operation. He's really a good cook and supportive so Art has a lot of help. I'm sure others will step up as they can, to lend love and support. Bless them! And the Olympics will be on. Hope I can be alert enough to enjoy the TV coverage!