SO LONG 2008 - You won't be missed much

In the year 2008 I did these things...

1. Drove to Wisconsin for my brothers 60th birthday party in February. Visited Bev and RJ in Madison.
2. Said goodbye to my best friend as she drove away to Washington State in April.
3. Said goodbye to: Bev, Phil, and Michael for the last time.
4. Visited my best friend in Washington State and had a fabulous time in November!
5. December 25th, said goodbye to my other best friend, Lucky Dog.
6. Found out my niece is having twins!

And a whole bunch of other stuff in between which seems insignificant compared to the above list. Looking ahead to 2009.

Happy New Year

LUCKY DOG 2/7/96 - 12/25/08

12 years was not enough Lucky. I needed more but it was time for you to go. I love you my girl. You were special to all of us.



Here's to you girl!

















I love you my girl!

Meniscus Tears they say...

Meniscus tears on both sides of the knee. Operate on it in January to fix them. That's torn cartilage in there. Outpatient orthoscopic procedure. Hope it is as simple as they make it sound! Getting around somewhat better but still a little sore.

AS WE AGE OUR BODY PARTS FAIL US!

My knee has hurt me for over a month. I did not get in to see the Dr. till last Monday. We chose the pill route for the first attempt at treatment. Wrong choice! Should have had the shot, maybe I would be walking today... maybe not! Was coming up my stairs Monday morning (yesterday) and it gave out on me. I went down with it. Could not get up. It would not support me and I had excruciating pain all through my knee. I crawled up the stairs and found dad's walker in the LR. Don't laugh.... it was a Godsend! I used it all day long. Went to the Dr. he gave me a cortisone shot and we thought all would be great again! Not! He sent me to the Orthopaedic surgeon. They did x-rays. Then scheduled me for an MRI at 2:00 p.m. I have to go back Wednesday at 2:45 for the results. I am on crutches now. Much better than a walker, cause walkers don't do stairs. I don't have to crawl up and down the stairs now. I have spent the past two days mostly in bed. I hope that changes soon. I have Christmas shopping to do still! I am ready to be mobile again. But that might be awhile. More later.... after I find out what my options are.

Back Home Again!

Got home last night around 8. Had a great trip and loads of fun with Karen and her family. We did our Christmas stuff together while I was there. It was a very nice break and great to see Karen again. We took lots of pics on her camera. I will post a few when I get them from her. We visited a few wineries and went to a movie and watched a couple at home too. Watched The Bucket List together, as that was one movie we had wanted to see together and did not get to but we fit it in on my trip! It is a good movie. Drove up to Grand Coulee Dam in a snowstorm on Saturday the 29th, then went to downtown Spokane and rode the Gondola over the spillway. It was cold but fun! Buddy the pup has grown considerably and is a wild one! Really cute and good at getting his own way... lol. Full of energy! Flights were pretty good. All on time and no glitches. Will post more later when I get the pictures.