New Years Eve

 Posted by Mark:

Our dinner at La Ola and the Gatlin show was very good.   Charlotte and Doug really enjoyed everything also.

The first half of the show was all songs with "Love" in the title.  The second half was all songs with "Dance" in the title.

Show ended at 10 p.m.   A late night for us.   😀

We both slept good once we got to bed.

This morning we went to church downtown.  Their crowds have still not come back to Pre-Covid.

We met Charlotte and Doug at Connor's Steak and Seafood for New Years Eve Lunch.  No reservations could be had for the evening.  Lunch was just fine with us. Unfortunately Beth and John still under the weather.

Pat, Mark, Charlotte, Doug

When we got home our neighbors to the south (Gary and Brenda) were just arriving from Missouri.  The park is almost full.

Zoom tonight with 7 of us.  Catching up on the health issues and everyone's holiday activities.

I'll finish with a photo we got from Judy - Maeve's other Grandma.   

Maeve is a Character!

Saturday - December 30

 Posted by Mark:

Pat and I both had a great night of sleep.  I've been asked about status of her fingers and my battery problem.

Fingers still numb and feel weird but more movement each week.  They are guessing between each health care provider you talk too.  Radial nerve?, Median Nerve?, carpel tunnel?......   All agree will take time.

My battery issue turned out to be loose connection in the battery box.

We went for groceries this morning.  They were not real busy.

Buddy and Jo Ann from across the street arrived today.  Had a good visit with them.

Doing the blog early today, as we are going out to eat with Charlotte and Doug tonight at a new place in Bell Tower Plaza that will include the Gatlin show.  Beth and John are both under the weather so they will not be joining us.

Friday - December 29

 Posted by Mark:

Since Pat did not have PT until 2:30 no rush to get around this morning.  I went to Hardees and brought home Biscuit and Gravy for me and a biscuit for Pat.  

Pat suggested I give you an update on the itching.  The Gabapentin has stopped most of of itching and when it does happen the Cortisone 10 takes care of it.   Gabapentin also has her sleeping all thru the night.

We went to McAlister's Deli for lunch then on to PT.   My plan was to get the car washed and stop at liquor store while she was in PT.  But traffic was horrible so I only got the car washed.  

Pat said Chad really worked her shoulder a lot today.  Raising her arm all the way up and then out quite a bit.  They keep giving her a good report.

I went for a walk this afternoon but too chilly for Pat.

Tonight she's watching the Call the Midwife Christmas special.

 

Thursday - December 28

 Posted by Mark:

Started the day with haircuts on the agenda.  I left Pat at Peter's coffee shop and got my haircut by Jose at 10.  Then Pat got hers with Jewel at 12.  She has been going to Jewel for years.

After her haircut we checked out the Sprouts Market in the same complex.  Brought a few things including dinner tonight.

Once we were home we went for a walk.  Made it all around the park.  Doing more each time we walk.  Today was chilly and rainy this morning, clear skies in afternoon but still chilly during our walk.

Wednesday - December 27

 Posted by Mark:

We finally fell into bed at 2:50 A.M. this morning.   The pilot said flights were delayed because too many planes coming in to Florida for Air Traffic in Jacksonville to handle.  Seems there is a shortage of air traffic controllers.

Yesterday we did all the laundry and clean up at Theresa's place.  Was a real pleasure having it available to us.  Around 4:30 we all left for Asheville to eat at PF Chang.  Michael, Brooke, Drew, Tessa, Davis, Blair, Pat and I.   They were short of staff so took longer than planned but while we ate they kept moving our flight time back.

Michael dropped us off at 8 p.m.  Asheville airport was a ZOO.  they only have 6 gates, but lots of planes in and out each day.  Most of the flights had 3-4 hour delays.

Landed in Punta Gorda at 1:30.  But key point was:   Almost Home.  

Today Pat had PT at 10.  They continue to be happy with her progress.  While she was working away, I went next door to Bob Evan's for breakfast.

For Lunch we went to Buckingham Farm.  I had a beet salad and Pat had Pulled pork tacos.

Luke and Maeve opened their ornaments today and sent us these nice pictures.

Luke with his basketball ornament.  He is on 5th grader team.

Maeve with her "crafts" to signify all the enjoyment she has with crafts.

Finally late today we heard from my sister Joan that her Daughter Lisa has a baby boy very early this a.m.      Wyatt Joseph at 7 lbs. 15 oz.   All are doing well.