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I'm pleased that you used it Fred. I discovered it on a website; the author's name was not listed. Rather than sending e-cards, this touched my heart when I discovered it.

Merry Christmas one and all.

Doreen,

How precious Mommy and kittens are. Glad to hear Leo is feeling better.

Busy Busy lady you are. Hope your headaches are relieved and become a distant memory.

Diana,

Hope you feel better soon dear.

Congrats Grandma - so much for the vet - I'm sure he was embarrassed. Can't wait to see pics of the puppy.

Bob,

Congratulations dear friend on your recovery and your love life. WhooHoo for you!! Your story is very inspirational. I know it has given me an added umph to push ever onward with my recovery. Especially on those lazy days at home when I procrastinate in doing my exercises.

After you telling us in chat about your recovery, I was telling my PT; she was excited for you as well.

Sue,

I hope to that Ray's cough goes away. With your spring weather coming, do you possibly have any windows open at night? I've heard that open windows at night can intensify a cough.

Your Sunday school story was priceless.

TY Fred, Very true words

Stu,

I too want to add my best of wishes for Smurf.

Sue,

Yes, we must be careful in what we pray for huh. Hope doing some spring cleaning and decorating helps your drab feelings. As you are getting ready for spring, we're winding down on our seasons - soon the gloomy weather will hit here. Each day though brings us one step closer to pleasant weather.

Ruth,

I haven't had a whataburger burger it seems like forever!!! You got my mouth watering for one and there are none here in my locale.

You are to be commended for leaving no stone unturned in order to help William. Terrific!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good for you Patty. Sounds like all is going well. So happy for you.

Congratulations Grammie Kimmie on the birth of your brand new grandson!!! Glad to hear all is well. I hope little Evan doesn't develop an infection like his big brother did.

Hope Miss Gypsy is NOT pregnant fir your own sanity. You don't need any more added excitement.

Looking forward to pictures of Evan.

Hi Rich,

Sorry to hear you're having such as rough time with Bioness. I'm on extensive OT and PT right now following my first botox injections that thankfully are covered by medicare - so far anyway. I just completed my 4th week of therapy and at 4 1/2 years post seeing improvements I thought I'd never see. My affected leg is stronger and I'm beginning to get some functional usage out of the hand. I've even graduated from the hemi-walker to a single point cane.

Keep up the great work.

My physiatrist told me the walkaide is $5,000 - way out of my price range that's for sure. In my OT we're using the Bioness H200 Hand therapy - that model is $7,000 - again very little is covered by insurance.

It's a shame these programs are still considered experimental.

Hiya Leppy,

Great blog entry. You've definitely got some healing going on - terrific. We've all got our deficits to endure but coming here to share is as good for us the writers as it is for the readers. I love my daughter but she is 17 and doesn't really care about the finer points of my life now and my cats (though the DO really love me) are more interested if if I say the word "treats".

Bless your heart Karen. You've got determination gal - one bum knee is NOT going to stop you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good for you!!!

My Mom got Sweetie to take Walnuts from her hand. Chris in VA also has a visiting squirrel and he/she will take a whole peanut from his hand. So far, I've not made "friends" with my neighborhood squirrels although they do curiously watch me in my power chair.

Michael,

I too enjoy your blog entries. As the newsletter comes out once a month, if you decide to be a writer, you would have time to create your article.

Each of us is unique and you should not judge your abilities against another. Yes, Chris DeWald is an excellent writer and has quite a fan base here among members. I'm sure you would also develop a fan base as well :thumbup: .

Vi,

I'm so happy your traveling was a success. I bet you are a bit sore and stiff from plopping on the floor. It's great that you were able to get up with Paul's help. Glad you can laugh about it now - we weebles wobble and DO fall down huh. I too have been able to get myself up off the floor when I've plopped 3 times since we moved to PA in 2007. Only drawback to that though is I've not needed the cute firemen to help me LOL. Of course my plopping has been when my daughter is not home and my cats look at me stupid.

Hope you don't have any repeat performances - it's super you were able to get to the bathroom without any further trauma or mishaps.

Be careful dear. (((hugs)))

One day at a time Ruth. Time flies with how busy you are. Great to hear that a workable routine is going great for both of you.

Ruth,

I will keep my fingers crossed that William is a candidate for the Walkaide. I was bummed that initially I was not; when my physiatrist told me they cost 5 grand and medicare isn't covering them just yet, I did feel better.

Great to hear William's asking for you to make breakfast. He's working up an appetite in the pool exercising!! That's terrific. You're doing a great job with him.

Yolie,

You've definitely been busy there and have had lots of excitement. I'm sure you will locate a terrific PT facility for Tootie. Look forward to seeing new pictures of the little darling.

Wishing your huby the best of luck with his surgery. Condolences to you in the passing of your cousin.

Sue,

I can't truly believe that someone said it would not last with you being a chat host. You are definitely an asset to the site. Congrats on being a host for 3 years. Enjoy all your company.

How cute Diana. When my Mom and Stepdad lived in GA, Mom had a squirrel that came daily for her walnuts. Mom saw her through 6 pregnancies and baby's. Sweetie would come up on their deck and even climb the screen on the door to the deck to wait for Mom to come to her.