A Quiet Week

Following the previous week's hectic pace, last week was quieter, with less running around. I had one appointment on Monday afternoon, and I combined it with several other stops along the way and was pleased with how the day went. We attended the Lenten Vesper Service on Wednesday and the meal served before. On Thursday, we played bridge, stopping by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles on the way home to renew my driver's license. My new license is only valid for two years because I'm of a certain age. 

On Saturday, Ray's sister, Veronica, phoned. It had been a while since we've talked. She told us that Bob had been in the hospital for five days because of a urinary tract infection and was now in a rehab center to help him gain back strength and stability. She visits him every day. Bob celebrated his 97th birthday last fall. This afternoon, the phone rang again; my childhood and long-time friend, Marianne, was calling from Michigan just to say "hi." I was happy that I could catch up with these two people. 

My Everyday Life for Week 8 of 2024

I hope your week was fruitful and enjoyable.

An Active Week

This post could get long, so I will condense as much as possible. Last Monday, the alarm went off at 5:30 so we could get to the Skin Cancer Center by 7 a.m. Ray had basal cells removed from his forehead just above his eyes, eventually turning into two black eyes! We had previously registered for a presentation on the April eclipse at the local library. It was definitely interesting, and we came away with two eclipse glasses.

On Tuesday afternoon, Ray spent several hours in the dentist's chair for a root canal and crown. They have the technology to do everything in-house in one visit. That evening, we went to church to listen to part three of six sessions on Islam. The presenter has lived in an Islamic community and is well-versed.

Ray surprised me with a small box of chocolates on Wednesday, Valentine's Day. I'm still wondering when he had the time to buy them. That evening, we went to church for the Ash Wednesday service, accompanied by a meal served by the congregation's women. 

As I mentioned in my previous post, Ray had considerable knee pain when we visited the Immediate Care Center. The doctor on call specializes in sports medicine and recommended Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP). We made an appointment then and drove north Thursday morning to his office. The doctor examined his knee using an ultrasound and confirmed he was a good candidate for PRP. A small amount of blood was drawn from his arm and centrifuged to obtain the platelets. Before injecting the platelets into his knee, the doctor withdrew fluid from his knee. We were free to go after the procedure and will return in two weeks. We were home in time to play Bridge at the Greenwood Senior Center, a weekly event. That evening, we visited with Judy, Gloria, and Ross via Zoom. What a busy day!

Last month at Bridge, Ray won the Booby Prize & 
I came in second overall to win the traveling trophies.

We were happy to be home on Friday afternoon as we received at least 4 inches of snow. This was the first significant snowfall of the season.

We wondered if the Saturday Euchre Tournament scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. would be held, but we headed out early over the frozen streets. On the way home at noon, the roads were nearly clear and melting since we had a very sunny day. Eight teams competed, and the top two competed for the grand prize. We also enjoyed doughnuts and coffee.

Next week should be less hectic, but we are thankful we could accomplish everything we set out to do.

Just One Little Story

I don't have much to write about this week, but I have one story. First, let me explain that Ray has had considerably more knee pain for several days, but he didn't want to go to the doctor or immediate care. Because of that, we didn't play pickleball last week. 

Yesterday morning (Saturday), I was at church helping with knotting quilts, and when I came home, Ray was ready to see someone about his knee. Definitely a change of heart. I stopped what I had started, and we left the house. 

Of course, they took an X-ray, and while waiting, I suddenly remembered I had left a casserole dish in the oven!!! Thankfully, we only live about 4 minutes away, and I rushed home to rescue the dish and then returned in time to hear the X-ray results. He has an arthritic knee that has gotten worse. (I will discuss that more in the future.) I looked at the overbaked casserole when we returned home and decided it wasn't a total loss. That was the day's drama, and I didn't burn the house down.

Sunny Skies Have Returned

It's been a relatively uneventful week. My run/walk could have been the most exciting event of the week. The broadcast said we'd have rain later in the day. The patio was dry when I looked out just before breakfast, so I assumed it would be an okay day for my run. When I was out the door a little while later, I felt a few raindrops, but I kept going. The rain continued lightly for the entire hour I was out, but I stayed dry thanks to my Gore-Tex. My shoes and socks were soaked!

A friend pointed us to Circle City Bargains, where we found a bargain in $1 blueberries and blackberries. We found similar berries in the grocery store at $6/each. A win, and I'm sure we'll go back.

Who will be the Super Bowl champs? Will you be watching next Sunday? Have a good week, and I hope the skies are sunny in your neighborhood.