Wednesday and a heat index of 100 today

TERRY

Terry's case manager called while she was with Terry.  We talked about where Terry is with her health and where things may be down the road.  She had read that we may venture to Florida as the home there is on one floor and has a walk in shower.  There one can drive into the garage and be in the house after about a 3 inch step up.  Everything, laundry, bathroom, shower and even the pool is accessible without going up or down steps.  The case manager said that she did not think Terry would be able to travel in the car as it is about 1700 miles and she just would not be up for that.  BUT she did say she felt flying would be possible.  SO we kind of have a plan.  It is not written in stone but it seems the following will be possible.  When Terry is released from rehab, which is currently scheduled for July 23, we will head down to Florida by plane.  BUT it will not be by air ambulance which cost an arm and a leg--no I mean 2 arms and 2 legs well maybe at least 3!  Sometime in the next two weeks I will drive to Florida so we have a car there.  I will then fly back and the two of us will fly down when Terry is out.  Of course all of this is contingent on getting things in place AND I am sure we will have to connect with rehab help in Florida as well.  I would say all of this is fluid but at least we have the beginning of a road map going forward.  Today is Wednesday so I will visit Terry today.  Yesterday she said she actually stood and I think it was by herself but of course with people right there.  Eating by mouth and the feeding tube at night will give her strength and that will help.  

We are supposed to hit 94 today with a heat index of 100 but then over the next 9 days there should be NO 90s as temps settle into the mid 80s.  That will be nice as those 90s tax the AC units in the house.  

I plan to make one last batch of jam today as I have enough raspberries for it.  I am thinking I may not eat any of it but just put up the jars around the house at Christmas time for decoration as they are so pretty!!!

Here is the Applewood bowl that John gave me for Father's Day.  Those South Bend Lees certainly are skilled at the lathe machine.  John, Henry, Liam and Audrey all make things and they turn out beautifully.

I need to get on my bike today as I have not been on it for some time.  I do not ride all that far but it is good to get out and get a little exercise.

Story #1 of some of God's miracles in my life

This story sounds strange and it is but it is also funny in a good way.  

During my high school years I dated this girl, Jo, for some time.  I started dating Gail the second half of my junior year while she was a senior.  Well in the fall she went off to college and I had my senior year of HS left.  We kind of said she certainly could go her way and I my way as we were too young to be connected in a long distance relationship.  I say that because it shows I had a little common sense.  Well Jo and I had dated as freshmen but it ended after that year but as seniors we connected again about 3 months into the school year and we dated the rest of the year.  Too make the story readable I go all the way to maybe 20 or so years later.  At that time Gail and I had been married for maybe 15 years and Jo also had been married although I knew nothing about her life at that point.  Gail and I went back to Sargent Central, where we graduated from, for someone's graduation.  Who happened to be there?  Of course Jo as her family lived in Forman.  After the ceremony Gail and I were standing in the bleachers almost ready to leave when this gal came up to us and said "Hi Carmen, how are you."  I said fine and there was some small talk and everyone left.  After she left I turned to Gail and said, Who was that?"  Really I did not know.  It was Jo and I could tell Gail was somewhat nervous as we talked.  Of course we had not seen each other for those 20 years but still Gail was somewhat NOT happy that Jo would come talk to me.  I say it was a strange story as God just put blinders on me so I would not recognize Jo.  I promise that Jo looked pretty much as she did in HS.  I could tell that Gal was puzzled but relieved.  It is one of the strangest miracles in my life.  Of course to this day I don't fully understand what went through Gail's mind but I know God put blinders on me for a reason.

No here it is 7:30 and I really should get to work.  I admit I have a hard time settling down to work as my mind often races to Terry and what we might be looking at in the future.  BUT I will try to focus on the NOW and not so much on the road ahead for this morning.  

I did the relay drink this morning.  I started with a cup of POD and then transitioned into the FP.  I do not know what I am going to do about this darn weight contest with Travis.  When I am concerned about things I tend to go to the fridge.  AND our next weigh-in is Saturday, John Mouw's birthday.  Maybe I will just give up my goal for Saturday,bit the bullet and pay for our breakfast and then try really hard towards our next weigh-in which I think is sister Helen's birthday.

On towards the days work which I do not know what it is at this time.