Pain in the neck!!

I have been having severe pain in my neck and shoulders. We went to the orthopedic doctor yesterday and they took x-rays. I have arthritis in my neck and the 4th 5th and 6th vertebra are basically fused. There is not much that can be done except heat, light massage to relieve the spasms and then cold. I have to be careful taking Advil because I am on so much predisone. Hopefully when the spasms subside I will feel better. It is really exhausting with this pain. Other than that all is well here.

Visit from Bob

Gary's brother Bob is here again to help clear out our storage unit, garage and basement. He has been such a big help. Bob is stationed at Ft. Dix and will probably be going back for his 4th tour to the Bagdad, Afganistan etc. in February. I just love having him visit and it is so good for Gary. This afternoon we will go to their parents for our regular Sunday visit.

I am doing well and getting stronger. I started to reduce the prednisone to 20/30 mg alternating days, on Monday. So far so good. Yeh!

We will be doing Thanksgiving Dinner here. Now that I can get up to the kitchen I will be able to do some of the preperation and Gary will be stuffing the turkey and all the rest. His parents and his brother Bob will be joining us. I can't wait to start cooking again.

Happy Turkey Day!!

Feeling good

Hi Everyone. I am feeling pretty good and stronger. Did a lot of thngs this weekend. Sunday we went shopping for a coat to go around my "pumpkin" prednisone belly. Actually was in a department store for the first time in a long time. Yesterday we drove out to western NJ to the farm where Gary hunts to get his permit and then we had lunch at our favorite Mexican Cafe. Boy was that good! I got a good workout gettng up an down and walking. Shortly I will be starting Pulmonary Rehab which will help with the walking and increase my stamina.

And now a story about Anabelle. I believe I mentioned that she hunts in the house and brings socks down to the family room. The other day she brought my wool hat I wear for skiing and a tee shirt. The the best was this. We were going out and I asked Gary to find my pink "Life Is Good" hat. He could not find it so I wore one of his. That evenng while we were watchng TV I noticed something on the floor. When I turned on the light there was my pink "Life Is Good" hat. Anabelle had found it and brough it to me. Spookie!

Enjoy the beauitful weather. Love and Hugs, Michele

My Daughter

Another month has gone by and here is some news.

My daughter, Michele Dery, went to the Sarah Palin rally in Erie PA last week. There were 7,000 to 8,000 perple there supporting McCain/Palin for President. She said it was "great". She was able to get Gov. Palin's autograph and shake her hand and her husbands hand. Monday Michele will be manning the phones at the Erie PA Republican headquaters for 3 hours. "Go Michele" and "Go McCain and Palin!!!!!"

As for me I am still on 30 mg of prednison and feel in very good and strong. Went to the eye doctor yesterday and walked up the steps(8) to his office. The legs are getting stronger. Yeh. I will be upstairs this weekend to get that long awaited shower.

Hope you are all well. Love and Hugs, Michele

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