Well, Things Change

Things have not exactly been going as planned around here, on several levels.

As originally planned, we would have been on the road to Lancaster to see "David" at the Sight and Sound Theater.  We planned to stay there two nights and then go on to Ohio to visit family.  

But............

Les was playing golf last Friday.  On the last hole his leg gave out and if not for leaning on his golf club he would have done a complete face plant.  He called me to be ready to help him back into the house when he got home, and to see if he could see the doctor.  While he was getting home I was able to get an afternoon appointment for him.  And I also got the quad cane out to help him in.  That wasn't much help and we moved on to the walker.  (we have a nice collection of medical equipment from all my previous surgeries)  

We got to the Ortho clinic and saw Dr. Aldridge who has done my many surgeries.  X-rays were done and Dr. A said they did not show any severe arthritis or any other definite problem.  Gave the choice of trying a steroid injection to see if it would help, or getting an MRI and finding out what's going on.  We know from experience that the injections rarely fix anything, so Les is scheduled for the MRI next Sunday.  Then will have a follow-up appointment with Dr. A in a few days.  There's was mention of a possible torn meniscus, but we need to wait and see.

In the meantime, the good news is that when he is sitting still, he does not have much pain.  But he can't put any weight on that leg and it feels like it is going to collapse again when he stands up and it is painful.  He is being careful, using the walker, and letting me help when he needs help.

All of those plans we made have been cancelled, reservations canceled, tickets refunded with a gift card, and the hold on our mail stopped.  I have gotten everything put away, the furry boys are relieved that the suitcases are back in place in the back of the closet.  I am trying to keep up with things.

I did just a bit of work in the yard yesterday.  There is more to do, but I am sure it will wait until I am ready to do it.

In advance of the cancelled trip we wanted to be fully vaccinated, so we have both had our Covid Omicron vaccines, and the Senior high dose flu vaccines.  

We're here if you need us.  Not going anywhere.

 Take care of yourselves and stay safe!  God Bless America!