We are looking forward to the coming week without a day in Ann Arbor! Hard to believe that it will be August and that thoughts are turning to the next school year for kids and grandkids!
I often feel grateful for having retired from teaching after the 2008 school year. Our first year of retirement was "mostly above expectations." Then during the summer and fall of 2009 I had rotator cuff surgery and rehab. (no longer seems like a big deal) Ron was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in April 2010.
I am still hopeful and believe that we will be able to return to our travels in the fall. We are planning to go to northern Michigan in October and to Virginia for Thanksgiving. As Ron continues to improve, we think we will be able to get down our 33 steps to the pontoon and take boat rides. Most of the summer weather has been too hot for going out on the lake; Ron is sensitive to hot temps. Also, I have all ready started to imagine my gardens for next summer. It feels good to be anticipating trips and life at home too.
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Ron and Jan,
ReplyDeleteHappy August first!!! How far you have come this summer. Keep going and before you know it, the new and improved Ron will be on deck. Nice thought eh? It certainly has been an adventure. We think of you often. Keep at it.
Hugs, Hetch and Ginger
So happy to read of Ron's positive move forward. I am looking forward to reading about your fall trip to northern MI and then to VA in Nov. Love ya--Chip.
ReplyDeleteHope you can soon say. . . . . .We're headed to FL to see old friends . . . . . "
ReplyDeleteThanks for the above 3 very special messages. I continue to feel the support, positive thoughts, prayers, and good wishes coming in. We have never felt alone on this journey.
ReplyDeleteLove, Jan