It’s been over a week since the last post with photos. Deb's last post sure puts things in perspective. Her recovery continues and it sure has not been an easy road. I have never experienced a day with her when she said that her back was bothering her too much to continue working... I'll say it again.... she is one tough cookie. That doesn't mean she is without pain and discomfort. And once again we will say we are begging for the day when we can sleep in our own bed again. It will do wonders for her back, and for our souls. Here is the latest on how we intend to make that happen:Things continue to progress somewhat slow but sure, but all things considered we have made some significant headway. Margaret is part of our progress as well. She is an inspiration to us as she works on her rehab, just like Deb did. Yesterday we took her for a pretty long ride in her wheelchair. It was a sunny day and she really enjoyed it. We are convinced that being outside is a natural medicine. Maybe two more weeks in rehab? Maybe a bit less, as her progress is pretty good.
Once again the pics tell it all. Some major accomplishments were the installation of our propane tank, removal of our temporary driveway to the house….. replaced with the new spur that allows us access to the garage, and last but not least our initial “landscaping” on the north side of the house which is where we stored so much junk for the past year. Tod did a great job helping us out. We even built a small retaining wall out of aac block that will be clad later on with left over rock from our masonry heater. Even laid out a streambed which we may put in place later but installed water line and electric line conduit in the event we do .... better now than later, so plan ahead is the right thing to do. Deb did more kitchen painting.... on a ladder.... go figure!
Matt came up again and lined us out on our tiling chores. Of course he did all the hard stuff and it looks great. OK getting late again and getting really tired….. Goodnight.
Oh, and the slot sunsets were back…… they put us at peace. They are truly therapeutic. May move refrigerator upstairs tonight…Oh our aching backs for that one, but Debbie will be prohibited from touching it! Bathroom tile pix coming soon. Our fingers are raw from all our grouting.
Once again the pics tell it all. Some major accomplishments were the installation of our propane tank, removal of our temporary driveway to the house….. replaced with the new spur that allows us access to the garage, and last but not least our initial “landscaping” on the north side of the house which is where we stored so much junk for the past year. Tod did a great job helping us out. We even built a small retaining wall out of aac block that will be clad later on with left over rock from our masonry heater. Even laid out a streambed which we may put in place later but installed water line and electric line conduit in the event we do .... better now than later, so plan ahead is the right thing to do. Deb did more kitchen painting.... on a ladder.... go figure!
Matt came up again and lined us out on our tiling chores. Of course he did all the hard stuff and it looks great. OK getting late again and getting really tired….. Goodnight.
Oh, and the slot sunsets were back…… they put us at peace. They are truly therapeutic. May move refrigerator upstairs tonight…Oh our aching backs for that one, but Debbie will be prohibited from touching it! Bathroom tile pix coming soon. Our fingers are raw from all our grouting.
2 comments:
Nice recent posts you two...
Indeed, a time to count blessings (and sunsets!) as the physical recovery continues. I know all about that perpetual pain but still count my blessings almost 5 years down the road after getting hit -- we're lucky! And nice way to celebrate an anniversary Deb -- getting on a tall ladder! Your home is looking great! Hope to see it soon... take care
Thanks to everyone for your recent and loving comments. We are focused on the "relative" finish line of moving in....
Love,
D2
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