February 7, 2012

The great news today is that Jason spent nearly the entire day in bed. He got up and moved around a little, but then went right back to bed. I was very happy about that, and I believe it is so much better for him right now, even if it does drive him a little bonkers to have to stay in bed. Fortunately the television is working just fine, and he can also play video games on his laptop (as well as his iphone).

Okay, "So what's the bad news?" I can almost hear you ask. Well, it is real terrible and I almost can't type it... The folks from Furnishing Hope came by to swap out the smaller table with a little larger one, and they didn't have matching chairs.... Okay, so it really isn't bad news, but that's as bad as it has gotten today. We had rain, and the freeways were crazy slow (people around here are the worst drivers I've encountered, for rain - they are so spoiled with all the good weather they have forgotten how to drive when it gets wet). I was just glad I didn't have to drive anymore than I did today.

The girls are really enjoying their day care, though it may be short lived. It looks like they are going to be going to a more permanent type setting, since right now they are in what amounts to and elaborate waiting area, while patients have their appointments, the kids go there. They had a great day as they got to go play at their new day care and then go play in the rain as grandpa pushed them in the stroller, back to the van, so we could get home. It actually rained pretty hard for a while, and that was a bit surprising (I didn't think it rained that hard down here), but it wasn't too bad.

Not much else to talk about tonight, other than I need to get Jason's meds to him, and then we can both go to sleep. Thank you, all for all your support and continued support.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Good day for you guys. I miss a good rain storm, ours was barely anything but the streets were wet. Cleans out the air anyway.

    Can Jason do any arm curls with weights in bed? So happy to hear that he is resting those wounds :-)
    Great news!! Hey Jason, have you started writing your inspiritational book yet?????

    Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Happy Healthy Heart Month! Love Clan Ross <3

    All my best
    Karen & Rob
    Livermore Friends

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  2. Margie MoFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Hey there, Jason & George!
    Just me checking in- sure hope Jason is rested up and rearing to go today!
    Those rainy days sure can bring out the worst drivers! Be safe! Give the girls a hug from all of us and remember you are our Ssgt. HERO every single day!
    <3 your friends from Diamond Learning Center

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