Friday - April 5

 Posted by Mark:

We got word yesterday that Davis has accepted a job offer from Collins Aerospace in Winston Salem, NC.   He starts July 1.

I gave Flo a good outside wash down this morning. Pat did not have therapy on her hand until 12:30.  Paul took off her Steri-Strips but one portion of the wound wasn't totally sealed so he put one new one back on.  Still must keep it dry.

He gave Pat a number of new exercises to do.

After therapy we went to Walmart down by the beach.  Then on to Fort Myers beach to check things out near times square and points Northwest.  It is going to be a long time coming back.

Then on to Chocolattes' for some frozen hot chocolates.

From there we went to pick up Rog and Martin for early dinner at Prawnbroker.  They had never been there.  Good meal as always.  Back to their place for more catching up.

Martin and Rog

After a great evening we headed home to watch Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes play UConn.

Thursday - April 4

 Posted by Mark:

Started our day with coffee and breakfast downtown at Peter's.  Been awhile since we've been there. Then Pat got a manicure.

Stopped at CVS on way home to pick up a special lotion for Pat to put on her hand and scar after the Steri-Strips are removed tomorrow.

Went to Backyard Social to have lunch with Connie and Steve. First time for them.  Good time and lots of visiting.

Mark, Pat, Connie, Steve

Back home for an easy afternoon.  I was going to wash Flo, but too windy (or whatever excuse works).

Walked this evening.  Caught a good sunset photo.

I mentioned last night about Pat's aunt Dee passing away. This is a good photo of her with her "always smile."

Dee

Wednesday - April 3

 Posted by Mark:

Started the day with PT with Jeff.  He gave her some new exercises to do.  Really working on the shoulder stretching.  

Back home we went for a walk.  It was very windy, had to watch for palm fronds being blown out of the trees. 

This afternoon Pat watched the most recent episode of Call the Midwife. She caught up with the first two episodes last week.

Pat is also doing the hand exercises 3 times a day.

Tonight she heard that her Aunt Dee passed away.  She had a second hip surgery and never really came back fully from that.  She was 95 and had a great life.  Always a very upbeat person.  She will be missed.

Tuesday - April 2

 Posted by Mark:

Pat asked her OT person Paul yesterday about driving and typing.  Driving maybe next week or so.  Typing, NOT for awhile, so guess you're stuck with me for the near future.  😢

We were off early this a.m. to get to Dentist down near the beach.  We both had cleanings, all else was good.  Then we headed right back home because our nephew Dan from Boston was in town.  He flew down this morning and had a long layover until the others showed up to go to Marco Island for company meetings.

Jim picked him up at the airport and we met them back at Cypress Trail. 

Pat, Dan, Mark

Jim, Dan, Lydia

Jim could not join us for lunch but Lydia, Dan, Pat, and I had a great time at Boat House.  

After lunch we came back, dropped off Lydia at her place then came home to show Dan our place and hang out under the umbrella and visit some more.  Around 2:15 we took him back to the airport to meet some of the other employees flying in.

Dan relaxing on our patio.

Monday - April 1

 Posted by Mark:

Started the day with therapy at 9:00.  I did a Walmart run and noticed the traffic was definitely less this morning than late March.  Back home for awhile then off to hand therapy with Paul.  This location is quite a bit further for us.

Paul said the first session would be an easier one, then on Friday he will get more active.  He wants the wound to heal a bit more.

After therapy we went to Dollar Tree for some cards then to Barnes and Noble.  I checked in with Philip who was driving from Atlanta to Nebo.  He said traffic was very heavy today.

We met friends Brenda and Mark for dinner at Coopers Hawk.  First time for them. By the time we were done the place was packed.  Another great meal with good friends.

Mark, Pat, Brenda, Mark

Home in time to watch the Iowa vs. LSU woman's game.