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T-Shirt looks pretty awesome! 

I  am not on any pain medication but I do take Xanax which is considered  a controlled substance now. I have taken it for 8 years so I am addicted also. It keeps me at a normal place. It works and I know if i did stop taking I would not be able to do the things I can now. It works for me. maybe the pain medication is not the best thing for you and you need to detox. Find something else that will work. I just wanted to say I am in the same place. I do not like it but I am dependent on the Xanax to lead a normal life. I guess what I am trying to say is I understand. 

Terry 

Hopefully you feel better! Being sick for a few days can take a toll. And I do think you keep busy with all your church activities and in your community . And sometimes friend's are not that thoughtful. A good friend of mine lives about 11 hours away from me, he always wants me to visit but cannot seem to make the trip my way. Very frustrating sometimes, but friends are kinda like that. And enjoy that trip to England!

Terry 

I liked the cruise. Got to meet allot of interesting people. Their is a forum on cruise critic and they have roll calls, I got to communicate with about 50 or so people. Once on the ship we all gathered at sail away. So throughout the ship during the week got to get to know a few, which was nice. And no I do not think all "smart" people are boneheads. The neurologist I was talking about, after he found out he treated me more like one of his patients and  avoided me after that. And I also agree we can reduce our risk factors to decrease chronic illness. In a sense we are born with some of our "risk" factor's such as just are genetics are more prone to certain illnesses then other's. 

Sounds like you had a great time! We were there during rodeo days at Cheyenne then made the big loop to Grand Teton's and Yellowstone-Cody. That is some beautiful country! 

Wow!!! One lucky lady!

Fred that is great that your trip is almost near! Here's wishing you all the luck you need. Hopefully you win allot of cash!

Terry

That is great news! And also a visit with your grand daughters!

That is great news!

I'm gonna fall in the kinda grumpy grandpa category. Some because I struggle with the common sense stuff. Like striking up a conversation or saying any type of greeting. Of course my better half always keeps me in line. I guess I never really was a softie. I do tell my family I love them and I do try to create those perfect memories. Just sometimes other thought processes get in the way. I'm a little rough around the edges but my family is ok with that. Kaelyn is 8 and was only one when I had my stroke. Born on my birthday. Now that is something special. And Jemma is 3. She is our little miracle as she was born weighing less then 3 pounds. When my son asks her "How does Papa go" she say's "Grrr" I'm ok with that. And everyone's situation is different. We try to plan numerous family outings every year and just do stuff with the granddaughters. So even a grumpy grandfather still has a shot. : )

Sounds like you have a plan! You are way too busy! I am amazed at all that you do. Time to take care of you, if you feel you are a little overwhelmed slow it down a little bit and enjoy life. Let some of the others pick up some slack. Sounds like they need too! Relax!

Terry

That is awesome that the procedure went as planned and you have seen allot of improvement from the past year and your legs are getting the blood supply they need! I would feel the same way about not being patient! But maybe leave the PT advice up to the experts. : )

That's great that you are home and will start the PT soon!

Great with the release date, will not be long now. I never tried the wi, I think I'd have to have a few extra tv's as I am sure a hand controller would be sailing towards it.

That's great! Glad you have made it possible to return back to work. I like my job. It is challenging and varies from day to day. When I am thinking about retirement in the next 4-7 years I am going to have to find something to keep me busy or the transition from working to retiring will not go well. Sounds like you have found a happy medium, Enjoy! I think Johnny Q Public can be very interesting at times!

Terry

I am glad your moving right along! Soon you will be home!

Terry

That is great news! Now on to recovery!

Terry

Well at least he finished his hand! Good thing you were close, but bad you had to pay with a ER visit.It is amazing what you can do if you have to. Had to be a long 5 minutes!

I can give you a little insight acupuncture . Piece of cake. Very unique experience. Calmed me down. Which was a good thing . I wished I would have tried it earlier. Cost is very expensive. I would want to do every week. I did't so I quit. I do not believe it is a cure all but it is amazing what it can do. And do not be nervous, the needles are extremely small. You have to try.

Terry

I think Mike getting back on the bike is a big accomplishment! Roll on!

Sounds like everything turned out ok for your Easter activities. Looks like you kept busy. We always have every holiday at our house. We all live pretty close and it is easy to get everyone together so I am very lucky on that aspect but glad it is over as it is alot to prepare for.

Well glad everything turned out ok with the extension cord! Sounds like you have been pretty busy outside. It was very nice weather for Easter. i need to get my yard ready for the mowing season. I guess I would rather mow the yard then plow the snow out of the driveway!

I think it is neat that you are involved in so many things that basically benefits and helps others. Not too many people have that type of commitment . The approaching winter months to me are just well depressing. Hopefully you have a mild winter. Our's has been way too long for me. ( Supposed to be in the 20's tonight!) And you would defiantly not be a with wheel, just start asking! I know you have to have a huge circle of friends. We have a social club here we call the Moose which is family oriented and where you can go to meet up with your friends from the week before. ( I joined because my family goes there) Just a place where everyone can catch up and talk. It's a mixture of young and old. I also am usually the one to ask my friends to go out to dinner or plan something. I think it is just pretty common that everyone kinda keeps to themselves. Maybe it is easier but not allot of fun.

I am thinking a little bit of both. Color and black an grey .

I wil have to check that out!