It was a very eventful and successful day.

Chelsea and I started with a nice walk. Didn't see another walker at all but there were a couple of the Tallgrass residents out watering so we didn't feel too alone.

Then we had an 8:30AM appointment with Sandy at the Clinic for the last of this series of massage therapy. His legs have settled down. They have not changed appreciably in circumference since last Thursday SO. We sent to the Aurora Drug Store on Superior in Sheboygan to see Barb, who fits people for support stockings. We are now the proud owners of a pair of thigh high support stockings. They really look good. They will be difficult to get on BUT can't be any worse than the double wrappings that we have been doing. Tomorrow we will see Dr. Sharon and he will be able to answer the questions that we have come up with.

We stopped on the way home for Dick's blood test and then went to Culvers for lunch. Their special was a taco. I tried it and thought it was really good.

When we got home, I baked some Lavender Cookies, just because I wanted to bake something. Then my friend, Kate, came over and we discussed the formation of the CWI Sheboygan branch. Kate reviewed and made suggestions for the invitation and we are discussing WHEN we should do it. Kate thinks September, which might be a good idea especially if we do some talking up about it.

Suzi and Hazel got here at about 5:30. They are such fun. We had a glass or two of wine and then ate dinner. Then Suzi and I went for a walk. Chelsea loved that. Jim and Michelle came home just about the time we got back and were standing outside while Suzi had a cigarette. So I asked them over for some dessert with us. That was nice.

Now it is time for bed. They will be leaving in the morning to go to Theresa and Gary's house.

We all watched a bit of Larry King's interview with Regis Philbin. Regis was complaining about his scar and it reminded me of my Uncle Roman.

Uncle Roman, one of my Mom's brothers, and his wife Aunt Mary Ann drove up to Wisconsin for a visit one year. They lived in Texas. Uncle Roman is gone now. Mary Ann is still in Austin. Anyway, Uncle Roman was complaining of discomfort in his abdomen for several days, so Aunt Mary Ann insisted that he go to see a doctor. They discovered an aneurysm about 5 inches long in his abdomen. Fortunately they were in time (obviously) and able to fix it before it burst. Mother went to see him in the hospital and all he had to say was "Do you want to see my scar?'
He was quite proud of it. Such a lovely love story he and Mary Ann had. You could just see the relief and love in her face when she looked at him.

Two doctor appointments for Dick tomorrow. I had better get to bed.

Love

Mary