December is turning into Doctor and maintenance around the house month! We have had the water heater drained and flushed and a mortar and brick crack on the side of the house repaired. Our neighbor alerted us to it because that is their zero lot line. It was minor and all was good in less than two hours. Then there is weekly yard work which at this time of the year we refer to as “blow and go.” But the heavy pine needle cover and leaves make it necessary. We also have cleaners every other week. It was like Grand Central Station on Friday when all three companies were here at once.
Ted has been going to PT twice a week for the past 8 weeks and is ready to wrap it up. He has a doctor appointment as follow up. I have been to M D Anderson for bone density, blood, mammogram and a visit with my oncologist. All was good except they are concerned about my bone density so I have another visit but not until May 1! How bad can it be if I can wait that long! My PCP had made an appt for me with a kidney dr based on my blood results at my last visit. But MDA saw no reason for concern based on their blood results. I guess I will go for the tie breaker!
It has also been a busy social time. We had a birthday Christmas cake at Shanghai with our country club group. And … I got a Shanghai! Also on the calendar was a Sustainer group outing to downtown Houston to see decorations, some shopping and lunch at The Houstonian hotel which the older Bushes called home during his presidency.
Saturday we met Gerre and Barry for dinner and to see Christmas with the Celts. Once they made the drummer back off some, it was enjoyable!
We delivered three children’s coats from Macy’s to our parish Christmas giving on Sunday since we didn’t go on Saturday evening like we usually do. It gave us an opportunity to join coffee and donuts with other parishioners. It has been a long time since we have done that.
On Sunday we took our elderly (like we are spring chickens, right?) to dinner and the Baptist church concert. They are 92 and 82 so getting out together alone is difficult. The concert was wonderful! Tails and tuxedos, black shiny dresses and lovely Christmas music.
Then there were four days of Donna On the Go! Rachel, Anna and I all rode to Teresa’s to play Hand and Foot Monday afternoon. Tuesday was 3-13 at Another Broken Egg. I came in second!
Wednesday was our neighborhood luncheon and dessert party. After a terrific lunch at Adriatic Cafe we went to Anna’s for dessert and sharing of small table gifts. I made a Carmel Apple pie for the occasion. I received lots of compliments and Ted gave me a 10 on the piece I brought home for him. He had gone over to sit with our 92 year old neighbor and took a couple of Whataburgers for lunch. They were supposed to go to Honor Cafe but Dick had PT and was too tired to go out.
My table gift for everyone was a mini loaf of brown bread, a German recipe my family has made for generations, peanut butter and butter cookies plus several pieces of Linzt chocolates all in a Christmas box. I received tea, hot chocolate, cookies, candy, hand lotion and a poinsettia!
Friday was a clear my desk and start setting clothes out to pack! Hope this brings y’all up to date. I will try to check in more frequently.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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