The last chapter

As I am writing this, I am waiting for the hospital to call to verify some information. We went through the chemical stress test, the testing of the carotid arteries for blockages. none found. We do have this little problem of atrial fibrillation, which is being taken care of by drugs. I can never feel it but I guess I have it. The biggest danger with this is that there is always the possiblity of a blood clot forming and traveling to the brain and asing a stroke.

Anyway, we have cleared all of the hurdles, and surgery to install a new full knee replacement is presently scheduled for 9:45 AM Thursday morning, the 9th day of December. Wish me well.

The cold weather(29-32 degrees in the morning, high 40's) is slowing down our outside work, but we have still kept busy.

We were going to make another trip to Seaworld, and Busch Gardens, but since the Real seasony stuff does not occur until later in the month we may not manage, pending the mobility situation.

We went to the Jacksonville lighted boat parade, which was excellent with about 80 boats patricipating. We also did the Palatka boat parade which only had 14 boats, but they were also well done.

Jane was at Thanksgiving at Normas', but apparently not feeling well, as she put herself into the hospital on Saturday. We visited on Sunday and she was doing better and went home on Monday. We saw her yesterday, and she appeared to be fine.

Later this afternoon , we are going to Alfies to help celebrate Janices birthday. Two weeks from today is mine. lets hope we are not in a hospital this time. Until next time, everybody have a good holiday season and we will be in touch. Since Heidi can access this blog, we will probably have her post a few words as to our progress over the next week.