…Two Feet.  Yes it is swollen.  Yes it is stiff.  Yes it does hurts somewhat.  But it is ready to start working again.  This is the day I have been waiting for.  Twelve weeks that seemed like months in casts of different types.  But now it is done.  The x rays show a straight leg and corrected ankle.  Was it worth it?  Even with the work I’m going to have to do to feel comfortable walking and driving again.  I can say with a resounding YES!  As soon as we know that this leg is strong enough to take the beating my left one took getting around these last months then I will go through it again.  I am bound and determined to walk straight, with no limps, no pain, and for a decent distance when this is all done. 

Today was an adventure however.  Daughter Cindy showed up at my house at 10 minutes after six this morning.  The snow was what we used to call ‘ass hole deep to a big tall Indian’.  Not the cleanest but surely the most accurate description of the conditions.  The trooper she is she got me the 59 miles in the snow and the coming daylight on time for my appointment.  We had a good two hours getting through the cast removal, x rays, discussing the results of the surgery with the doctor, and finally being fitting for the new boot that is designed to help me get through the swelling and stiffness until I’m used to walking with no cane, walker or cast.  I don’t have to wear the boot all the time but I need some time in every day.  I looked down at that thing and all I could think of was the soldiers in the white outfits in STAR WARS!  The urge to mutter “I am Your Father Luke” raced through my weak little mind and I wanted to giggle but no one would understand my glee.   

So my friends so ends one saga of an old bat’s life and the beginning of another.  Stay warm, smile a lot, and even laugh out loud ‘cause it is good for the heart and the soul!  Be back soon!

This is our weather today.  Snow and still falling with an expected accumulation of 10 to 15 inches by tomorrow morning.  The birds are flocking to the feeders as the flakes continue to appear out of the sky.  Jay filled them this morning but it looks like he may have to refill them before the day is over. 

Jay just read me the report about tornados in Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Alabama.  The loss of life and property was devastating.  I always thought tornados didn’t form in winter but Mother Nature has proved me wrong.  I feel I am fortunate to live where my only worry is how deep the snow is.  My thoughts go out to all who must face the loss and the recovery of this disaster.

Turning to a little lighter side—-tomorrow is my appointment to get my cast off.  The trip down to Dr. Fortin’s office may be a little hairy but my daughter is driving.  She took over my paper route as a sub when I was still working and then drove for the paper herself.  This was in all kinds of weather so I know she can handle a little snow on the roads tomorrow. 

I hope things are all right in your area right now and that you are coping with those annoying, unexpected things that seem to be coming up.   

Having been remiss in my family duties in January I now take time to correct said condition.

Remembering the birthday of my mother Gertrude Catherine Waggoner
1-21-16 to 3-24-92

Also daughter-in-law Anne Gribble Jenkins———

———who had a birthday on January 30th.
Happy Birthday Anne!

Yesterday Les, Anne, and Courtney came up for a visit.  I didn’t see much of Les because after dinner he took Jay grocery shopping. Thank you son very much!  But the girls were busy.  Anne made the upstairs bed then laid down to nurse a headache.  Courtney and I change the downstairs bed then sat down to watch CATS on DVD.  I had attended the live performance several years ago but fell asleep in the middle of it.  I received it as a Christmas gift from Dar and Michael so I finally got to see it all the way through. Even yesterday I could feel the tears well up as I heard MEMORIES sung by the old cat in the production. 

Yes so many simple things seem to bring tears these days.  Not all tears of sadness either.  Some are for happy times I have lived through.  Some for watching my family grow up and become their own individuals.  Some are for moments of joy that surprised me .  Another year is about to pass for me, another Spring to delight in.  Another Summer of warmth and sunshine to come before the colors of Fall return.  Oh I am so looking forward to the magical time again.

My Momma used to say if you can’t say nothin’ good about some one don’t say nothin’ at all. 
That is how I feel about posting right now so………