Praising God for an early morning peaceful homegoing for Ron's 92 year old Mom. Happy 66th anniversary, Mom & Dad--what a glorious way to celebrate by being reunited in Heaven!
Monday, August 1, 2011
Happy Anniversary!
Praising God for an early morning peaceful homegoing for Ron's 92 year old Mom. Happy 66th anniversary, Mom & Dad--what a glorious way to celebrate by being reunited in Heaven!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Mom Nordell
Mom's health is declining. She is under the care of hospice 24/7 and all things seem to indicate she will not rally. She has stopped eating; refusing any food or liquid intake, as well as her medications for the last 4 days. She seems to be comfortable; sleeping peacefully pretty much around the clock.
Please pray for a peaceful, painfree homegoing.
Please pray for a peaceful, painfree homegoing.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Summertime, and the living is....
EXPENSIVE!!!
Holy Cow...the last few weeks we've been shelling out money like you'd think we had it!
We've known for several years that we needed to replace our kitchen appliances, so we've been diligently trying to save for this venture. New cooktop, oven and over the range microwave were ordered last week, to be delivered on Friday. Being that our appliances are as old as our home (30+ years), we knew going in there would be some work involved in installing the new wall oven. We opted to have the oven installed by the appliance store, since it would require more work than we could handle. Wednesday night, we set to work removing the old cooktop and microwave, as well as removing all the dishes, pots and pans in the cabinets/drawers surrounding in anticipation of the work to come; with Aaron agreeing to help put the new ones in.
Removal was a breeze and the excitement was building. Ahh, finally, a cooktop that we didn't have to worry about the burners falling off while cooking; and an oven that keeps an even temperature thereby avoiding over or undercooked food; and a microwave within easy reach instead of having to be on tiptoes to reach!!!! YIPPEE!!!
Guys came out Thursday to take measurements to make sure everything would fit properly and see what all needed to be done to install the new oven. Right before they arrived, we received a call informing us that the cooktop would not be delivered until Monday and the microwave the following week! Remember, we had removed the old cooktop and microwave the night before! Rats, so much for being prepared...oh well, we could work around that.
The guys arrived Friday (different guys, actually) and they had not gotten the word as to the extent of the work needed to be done for installation. However, they had the new wall oven with them and we were excited to get things going. Until the guy says "it's gonna take alot of work to get this 30" oven to fit into this 27" oven space". OH NO!!! The wrong oven had been ordered!!!! Obviously, this was not going to work! So, off they went and call was made to make sure new oven was ordered. Supposedly, we will get the cooktop Monday, the wall oven Thursday and the above range microwave the next week.
WHEW...I'll be so glad when this is completed. Having several huge holes in my kitchen, and dishes spread out all over the house is a bummer. It's a good thing Ron doesn't eat much and I can get by without cooking for a while; we all need more fresh fruits and vegetables anyway, right? Salads, here we come!
Our next BIG Ticket item was to the dentist. We know living on TPN is not the ideal nutrition and long-term TPN has long-term ramifications; including causing problems with the teeth and gums. Add to that the consequences of frequent yakking and you're bound to have some dental issues. It had been over 4 years since either of us had been to the dentist. Two crowns and 2 fillings later; we'll be good as new! Believe it or not, other than alot of discoloration, Ron only issue was one crown; all the rest of the work is what I needed!! Go figure! BOO for no dental insurance.
The good news is....we're racking up those frequent flier miles! Before we know it, we'll be able to start dreaming of another vacation!
To catch up on our other summer happenings, check out our blog www.nordellnotes.blogspot.com . You can read about our 4th of July weekend trip to Presby, as well as our vacation to San Francisco and everything in between!
Although it's been an expensive couple of weeks, and it would be easy to give in to anxiety over our finances; we choose to trust in knowing that God would not take us someplace He will not provide for. And WE KNOW He ALWAYS provides!
More news to share soon!
Much love,
Christie
"...'Yes', says the Lord, 'I will do mighty miracles'...All the nations of the world will stand amazed at what the Lord will do." Micah 7:15-16 (selected) NLT
"You will show us Your faithfulness and unfailing love as You promised..." Micah 7:20
Holy Cow...the last few weeks we've been shelling out money like you'd think we had it!
We've known for several years that we needed to replace our kitchen appliances, so we've been diligently trying to save for this venture. New cooktop, oven and over the range microwave were ordered last week, to be delivered on Friday. Being that our appliances are as old as our home (30+ years), we knew going in there would be some work involved in installing the new wall oven. We opted to have the oven installed by the appliance store, since it would require more work than we could handle. Wednesday night, we set to work removing the old cooktop and microwave, as well as removing all the dishes, pots and pans in the cabinets/drawers surrounding in anticipation of the work to come; with Aaron agreeing to help put the new ones in.
Removal was a breeze and the excitement was building. Ahh, finally, a cooktop that we didn't have to worry about the burners falling off while cooking; and an oven that keeps an even temperature thereby avoiding over or undercooked food; and a microwave within easy reach instead of having to be on tiptoes to reach!!!! YIPPEE!!!
Guys came out Thursday to take measurements to make sure everything would fit properly and see what all needed to be done to install the new oven. Right before they arrived, we received a call informing us that the cooktop would not be delivered until Monday and the microwave the following week! Remember, we had removed the old cooktop and microwave the night before! Rats, so much for being prepared...oh well, we could work around that.
The guys arrived Friday (different guys, actually) and they had not gotten the word as to the extent of the work needed to be done for installation. However, they had the new wall oven with them and we were excited to get things going. Until the guy says "it's gonna take alot of work to get this 30" oven to fit into this 27" oven space". OH NO!!! The wrong oven had been ordered!!!! Obviously, this was not going to work! So, off they went and call was made to make sure new oven was ordered. Supposedly, we will get the cooktop Monday, the wall oven Thursday and the above range microwave the next week.
WHEW...I'll be so glad when this is completed. Having several huge holes in my kitchen, and dishes spread out all over the house is a bummer. It's a good thing Ron doesn't eat much and I can get by without cooking for a while; we all need more fresh fruits and vegetables anyway, right? Salads, here we come!
Our next BIG Ticket item was to the dentist. We know living on TPN is not the ideal nutrition and long-term TPN has long-term ramifications; including causing problems with the teeth and gums. Add to that the consequences of frequent yakking and you're bound to have some dental issues. It had been over 4 years since either of us had been to the dentist. Two crowns and 2 fillings later; we'll be good as new! Believe it or not, other than alot of discoloration, Ron only issue was one crown; all the rest of the work is what I needed!! Go figure! BOO for no dental insurance.
The good news is....we're racking up those frequent flier miles! Before we know it, we'll be able to start dreaming of another vacation!
To catch up on our other summer happenings, check out our blog www.nordellnotes.blogspot.com . You can read about our 4th of July weekend trip to Presby, as well as our vacation to San Francisco and everything in between!
Although it's been an expensive couple of weeks, and it would be easy to give in to anxiety over our finances; we choose to trust in knowing that God would not take us someplace He will not provide for. And WE KNOW He ALWAYS provides!
More news to share soon!
Much love,
Christie
"...'Yes', says the Lord, 'I will do mighty miracles'...All the nations of the world will stand amazed at what the Lord will do." Micah 7:15-16 (selected) NLT
"You will show us Your faithfulness and unfailing love as You promised..." Micah 7:20
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Back in Action
Sorry we've been MIA; it's been a C-RA-ZY couple of weeks.
Most of you know about Ron's episode over 4th of July resulting in a day trip to Presby. For those who don't, long story short - Ron spiked a 103.3 temp which wouldn't budge despite meds, cool shower, ice packs, etc. We then found he had a leak in his PICC, so off to Presby we went. IR changed out his PICC, sent it out for cultures and sent us on our way. Results from cultures confirm PICC was infected. As you can imagine he felt pretty crummy for a few days.
Just when things were getting back to "normal"; I was hit by the most awful stomach bug I've ever had! Five days later, I'm just now able to begin eating something other than crackers, water and/or potatoes. Let me tell ya, this experience has given me a greater appreciaiton for how much my sweet guy suffers when he's dealing with the yakking, digestive issues, etc.....and I know what I had doesn't come near to touching what he goes through!
Anywho, on to better things! Don and Marcie's daughter, Keely, is getting married this weekend!!! We will be spending the weekend in Waco helping out with all the wedding festivities. We leave Friday and return Sunday.
And yes, even though it's not that far from home, we do have to take all our supplies and have an emergency plan in place, just in case a medical event arises!
Most of you know about Ron's episode over 4th of July resulting in a day trip to Presby. For those who don't, long story short - Ron spiked a 103.3 temp which wouldn't budge despite meds, cool shower, ice packs, etc. We then found he had a leak in his PICC, so off to Presby we went. IR changed out his PICC, sent it out for cultures and sent us on our way. Results from cultures confirm PICC was infected. As you can imagine he felt pretty crummy for a few days.
Just when things were getting back to "normal"; I was hit by the most awful stomach bug I've ever had! Five days later, I'm just now able to begin eating something other than crackers, water and/or potatoes. Let me tell ya, this experience has given me a greater appreciaiton for how much my sweet guy suffers when he's dealing with the yakking, digestive issues, etc.....and I know what I had doesn't come near to touching what he goes through!
Anywho, on to better things! Don and Marcie's daughter, Keely, is getting married this weekend!!! We will be spending the weekend in Waco helping out with all the wedding festivities. We leave Friday and return Sunday.
And yes, even though it's not that far from home, we do have to take all our supplies and have an emergency plan in place, just in case a medical event arises!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Hottie
Update on my hunka hunka burnin' love...
Small leak was found in PICC. Dr. A had contacted Dr. C at Presby's Interventional Radiology with his concerns and they agreed PICC needed to be replaced today. Dr. C called to tell us there were four other procedures ahead of him, so we were to just hang out at home and he'd call about an hour and a half before he was ready for Ron's procedure.
We are so blessed....first off, to have doctor's (not just doctor's but specialists!) who make themselves that accessible to us. Even when Dr. A is not on call (and he is not this weekend), he continues to answer my every call to his cell phone! And then to have them call us personally and tell us to stay home where Ron would be more comfortable until they were ready--WOW!
We did have to be admitted through ER but they knew we were coming and things went very smoothly. We left our house at 4. By 8:30ish we were home with temperature under control and the hubby resting in his recliner!
Best guess is bacteria got in through leak in PICC, which placed germs directly into the bloodstream; more specifically the superior vena cava. Yes, you're thinking correctly that's directly into the heart!
Thank you, Lord for watching over my hottie! And for blessing us with incredible doctors and faithful prayer warrior friends!
Small leak was found in PICC. Dr. A had contacted Dr. C at Presby's Interventional Radiology with his concerns and they agreed PICC needed to be replaced today. Dr. C called to tell us there were four other procedures ahead of him, so we were to just hang out at home and he'd call about an hour and a half before he was ready for Ron's procedure.
We are so blessed....first off, to have doctor's (not just doctor's but specialists!) who make themselves that accessible to us. Even when Dr. A is not on call (and he is not this weekend), he continues to answer my every call to his cell phone! And then to have them call us personally and tell us to stay home where Ron would be more comfortable until they were ready--WOW!
We did have to be admitted through ER but they knew we were coming and things went very smoothly. We left our house at 4. By 8:30ish we were home with temperature under control and the hubby resting in his recliner!
Best guess is bacteria got in through leak in PICC, which placed germs directly into the bloodstream; more specifically the superior vena cava. Yes, you're thinking correctly that's directly into the heart!
Thank you, Lord for watching over my hottie! And for blessing us with incredible doctors and faithful prayer warrior friends!
My hubby is so hot.....
Who needs fireworks when you have a hubby as hot as mine???
How hot is he?
He's so hot it requires a trip to Presby to cool him down! 103.3 for several hours...YOWZA!!! Cool shower, ice packs, other home remedies tried with no success.
You know how we enjoy spending holidays at our home away from home!
How hot is he?
He's so hot it requires a trip to Presby to cool him down! 103.3 for several hours...YOWZA!!! Cool shower, ice packs, other home remedies tried with no success.
You know how we enjoy spending holidays at our home away from home!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Tommy Teague ~ beloved pastor/treasured friend
Early Thursday, June 23, we received news that Tommy had unexpectedly passed from this life to eternity, on his 58th birthday while in Israel leading a group from our church on a tour of the Holy Land.
As our pastor and friend for the last 13 years, we shared in many life-changing events. Two of the three Teague children were the same age as our boys. Our Ryan and their Jonathan were both born Aug 13, 1980; while their Julie and our Aaron were best buds from 8th grade on --going off to college together and remaining close to this day.
We have vivid memories of Tommy and Rita being with us at Harris Hospital Trauma ICU as we awaited word on Aaron's condition following his tragic accident; then returning at midnight after getting the youth off to camp earlier that evening, in order to spend some time alone with us, praying over us and seeing to our needs. Their encouragement and support throughout Aaron's lengthy recovery was invaluable.
Tommy was an incredible mentor/spiritual adviser for Aaron throughout his high school and college years and especially over the last few years as life handed him some pretty hard blows. Aaron never doubted that Tommy loved him unconditionally and was only a phone call away.
Though Ryan was already headed off to college when Tommy came as our pastor; Tommy became a rock to him as well. Throughout the last few years in particular, they formed a bond as Tommy made himself available to help Ryan navigate the seas of change taking place in his life. He also provided support in joyous times by being Ryan and Stacee's premarital counselor and officiant at their wedding.
Tommy was at my side when doctor's called me in to that dreaded family conference room to inform me that, despite all their efforts, my sweet husband would not survive the trauma his body had endured over the last month. I remember many hospital visits from Tommy and Rita as they remained close at hand praying fervently that God would preserve Ron's life as, over many months, battle was waged! From that time to the present, they have been a constant source of encouragement and strength as we have learned to live in a new normal.
We had the honor of working on staff with Tommy at Children's Camp for many years and he and Rita even entrusted us with the furtherance of each of their daughters' spiritual growth as we served them in various areas of the the youth department, as well as tried to help flesh out faith together through Senior Bible Study.
Tommy loved His Lord and was passionate about sharing this love. He counted it a great joy to take groups to Israel to walk the roads Jesus had walked and I think it is so appropriate that he went to sleep after a day spent traveling these same paths and woke up in Heaven to walk the streets of Glory with Him.
We count it a great honor to have done life together...to have known and loved and to have been known and loved by this precious man! Thank you, Tommy, for your steadfast, faithful legacy of love, compassion, integrity, humility, and your unfailing passion for those things the Father is passionate about. We are but one of many who recount stories of your faithfulness to the people God entrusted to your care.
Please pray for Tommy's family: wife, Rita; daughters Julie and Joy; son, Jonathan, and wife Michelle; along with his three precious granddaughters.
We also ask you to pray for his extended family, friends and our church family. This has come as a tremendous shock to so many people. And, as you can imagine, the fact that his death took place in a foreign country has greatly complicated things causing the family to have to wade through alot of red tape in making of arrangements; compounding their grief. They are hoping his body will be home in the States on Monday allowing the funeral to take place on Thursday.
We love you, Tommy; you are already greatly missed!
Friday, June 17, 2011
10 years
"I am trusting You, O Lord, saying, 'You are my God!' My future is in Your hands." Psalm 31:14-15a
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Monday, June 13, 2011
San Francisco ~
What a great vacation! Worth every minute of detailed preparation for travel with my high medical needs guy. Staying at Embassy Suites is always such a treat. Having the two rooms allows Ron to get the sleep he needs, while allowing me to be up and about in the living area without disturbing him. It also gives us the added room we need for all his medical supplies; as well as a refrigerator for TPN storage. Ron did well; a couple of rough nights and one yakking episode but otherwise well. Fortunately, though we had a lot we wanted to do, we were on no timetable, making it easy to accommodate whatever pace he needed.
Thanks to those of you who responded to my request for suggested things to do while in San Francisco; I think we did just about ALL of them!
amazing audio tour of Alcatraz
strolling the quaint streets of Sausalito
trip to Muir Woods to see the giant redwoods
watch the sea lions just off Pier 39 and browse the shops there
pedicab along Fisherman’s Wharf
several trips down Lombard (crookedest) street
Kodak moment in front of the Painted Ladies
ride the cable cars (while singing Rice-A-Roni song, of course!)
yummy splurge at Scoma’s restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf
Sunset Cruise on the Bay featuring close-up look at Golden Gate Bridge
visit several vineyards in Napa Valley
Rubicon Estates Vineyard
Thanks to those of you who responded to my request for suggested things to do while in San Francisco; I think we did just about ALL of them!
amazing audio tour of Alcatraz
strolling the quaint streets of Sausalito
trip to Muir Woods to see the giant redwoods
watch the sea lions just off Pier 39 and browse the shops there
pedicab along Fisherman’s Wharf
several trips down Lombard (crookedest) street
Kodak moment in front of the Painted Ladies
ride the cable cars (while singing Rice-A-Roni song, of course!)
yummy splurge at Scoma’s restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf
Sunset Cruise on the Bay featuring close-up look at Golden Gate Bridge
visit several vineyards in Napa Valley
Rubicon Estates Vineyard
But, I must say, my favorite was experiencing Pebble Beach with my hubby! A bittersweet time for him, finally seeing his dream course in person; yet not being physically able to play it. On the advice of a friend, I explained Ron’s condition to those in the Pro Shop and they graciously allowed us to rent a cart and drive the entire course! It was fabulous! Just wish it had been a clear day. Only 2 out of our 6 days did we have blue skies and sunshine. The weather was refreshingly cool; in fact it got downright cold at times! The highest temp while we were there was 60.
It was so fun to have our Mavericks playing three nights that week. It made it easy to want to end the day early enough to be back to our hotel in time for tip off, which helped keep Ron from overexerting.
The Texas heat was pretty hard on Ron when we returned and he almost immediately began showing signs of dehydration. Fortunately, we were able to catch it quickly and get fluid in TPN increased before things got bad.
Of course, coming home to these sweet faces made returning to the heat much more bearable!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Oh boy...
...it's a boy!!!!!
We got the call today, as we were on the course at Pebble Beach! Evidently our "proud" little one showed off, sonogram shows 100% that it's a boy!!! Our little guy's due date is October 31 and everything is measuring as it should.
Very proud Mama and Daddy (and Grammie and Papa!). Papa was so excited, he had to buy his grandson his first golf ball while at his dream course, so sweet!
Can't wait to welcome our new little guy to the family. And Papa can't wait to introduce him to his favorite game!
"Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him." Psalm 127:3
We got the call today, as we were on the course at Pebble Beach! Evidently our "proud" little one showed off, sonogram shows 100% that it's a boy!!! Our little guy's due date is October 31 and everything is measuring as it should.
Very proud Mama and Daddy (and Grammie and Papa!). Papa was so excited, he had to buy his grandson his first golf ball while at his dream course, so sweet!
Can't wait to welcome our new little guy to the family. And Papa can't wait to introduce him to his favorite game!
"Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him." Psalm 127:3
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Whew! Nothing like spontaniety!
It's been wild and woolly around here! Don't worry, not medically; Ron's been fairly stable the last 6 weeks or so! Good thing, since end of school year is always super busy; and this year was no exception!
Between semester exams, preparing work for summer school, a great family celebration of Grandma Nordell's 92nd birthday, graduation parties, wedding showers, etc., I feel I hardly saw my hubby the last week or so of school, except when I fell into bed at night!
In the midst of the fray, our 32nd anniversary came and went...I worked late, had a doctor appt after work, our department hosted a graduation party for two of our students but finally made it home just in time to give my sweetie a kiss and wish him a happy anniversary! Woo hoo!!!
Hallelujah summer officially began for me Sunday, May 30!
The big news around here is, we are always on the look out to do something special for our anniversary, and that opportunity arrived about 10 days ago. American Airlines had been celebrating their 30 year anniversary (just babies compared to us, haha!) and were running different specials each day...I happened upon the day they were having a GREAT discount on all vacation packages using frequent flier miles.
So....we are leaving bright and early Sunday (yes, tomorrow!) morning for San Francisco! We are super, super excited! God promises to work all things together for good, and one good thing that has come out of Ron's extensive medical bills is the miles we keep earning! Our airfare, hotel and car rental have ALL been covered by miles, thus far the cost to us has been a total of $85! The rest of the trip will be financed by the unexpected escrow overage check we recently received, as well as an anonymous gift Ron found in his Bible last month...thanks anonymous; what a blessing you are!!!
This entire week has been spent making all the necessary medical arrangements needed for travel for Ron. We have names of hospitals to contact in case of emergency, along with detailed, concise medical history synopsis in case we were to need to go to hospital, as well as name and number of one of Dr. A's med school classmates in Berkley (just across the bay from where we are staying); all medical paperwork in place for airline travel and to be able to pass security and the wheelchair ready to go. We typically have TPN and daily medical supplies shipped when we travel, however our insurance no longer covers this and the cost was going to be $200 (it HAS to be kept refrigerated and weighs around 40 lbs...UGH!); therefore, we have chosen to have it checked in along with our luggage. A major hassle when we get to San Francisco, but we won't have to worry about bringing it back since all the supplies will be used up by then. Praise God, Aaron will be taking us to the airport so he'll do all the luggage and box wrangling when we check in! Thanks, Aaron!!!
We will check our e-mail daily so if you have any fun ideas of things to do....e-mail them to us!!!
We'll take things pretty easy. With the exception of our one booked excursion, we will do things that we can mostly drive around and see. Anything else we have to assure wheelchair accessibility.
The one thing we have booked is a "Jail and Sail"; 90 minute audio walking tour (well walking for me, riding in wheelchair for Ron!) of Alcatraz and then a sunset cruise of the bay.
We hope to drive down Highway 1 to Pebble Beach one day; maybe drive to Napa another day; and Muir woods and Sausalito another day. We'll play each day by ear, seeing how Ron is doing that day. We'll spend mid-morning to afternoon doing the tourist thing and then spend our evenings back at the hotel chillin'. Of course Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings will be spent cheering on our Mavericks!
Please pray for safe travel, as well as a medically uneventful vacation. We could really use a low-stress time of refreshment! It's always a huge step out of my comfort zone to be so far away from our fabulous doctors, hospital and our support group. But I also know how important it is that we put our trust in God, not man. He is with us wherever we are, not just here. And He will supply whatever needs we may have, even in California!!! I have to choose to "be anxious for nothing". It's also imperative that Ron have some semblance of "normal" enjoyment of life and things to look forward to. But I tell ya, it's hard to step out in faith sometimes...even when it's to do fun things!!!
Look forward to sharing great things with you from our visit to Northern California. Will think of you often as we enjoy highs of 60 each day!
Between semester exams, preparing work for summer school, a great family celebration of Grandma Nordell's 92nd birthday, graduation parties, wedding showers, etc., I feel I hardly saw my hubby the last week or so of school, except when I fell into bed at night!
In the midst of the fray, our 32nd anniversary came and went...I worked late, had a doctor appt after work, our department hosted a graduation party for two of our students but finally made it home just in time to give my sweetie a kiss and wish him a happy anniversary! Woo hoo!!!
Hallelujah summer officially began for me Sunday, May 30!
The big news around here is, we are always on the look out to do something special for our anniversary, and that opportunity arrived about 10 days ago. American Airlines had been celebrating their 30 year anniversary (just babies compared to us, haha!) and were running different specials each day...I happened upon the day they were having a GREAT discount on all vacation packages using frequent flier miles.
So....we are leaving bright and early Sunday (yes, tomorrow!) morning for San Francisco! We are super, super excited! God promises to work all things together for good, and one good thing that has come out of Ron's extensive medical bills is the miles we keep earning! Our airfare, hotel and car rental have ALL been covered by miles, thus far the cost to us has been a total of $85! The rest of the trip will be financed by the unexpected escrow overage check we recently received, as well as an anonymous gift Ron found in his Bible last month...thanks anonymous; what a blessing you are!!!
This entire week has been spent making all the necessary medical arrangements needed for travel for Ron. We have names of hospitals to contact in case of emergency, along with detailed, concise medical history synopsis in case we were to need to go to hospital, as well as name and number of one of Dr. A's med school classmates in Berkley (just across the bay from where we are staying); all medical paperwork in place for airline travel and to be able to pass security and the wheelchair ready to go. We typically have TPN and daily medical supplies shipped when we travel, however our insurance no longer covers this and the cost was going to be $200 (it HAS to be kept refrigerated and weighs around 40 lbs...UGH!); therefore, we have chosen to have it checked in along with our luggage. A major hassle when we get to San Francisco, but we won't have to worry about bringing it back since all the supplies will be used up by then. Praise God, Aaron will be taking us to the airport so he'll do all the luggage and box wrangling when we check in! Thanks, Aaron!!!
We will check our e-mail daily so if you have any fun ideas of things to do....e-mail them to us!!!
We'll take things pretty easy. With the exception of our one booked excursion, we will do things that we can mostly drive around and see. Anything else we have to assure wheelchair accessibility.
The one thing we have booked is a "Jail and Sail"; 90 minute audio walking tour (well walking for me, riding in wheelchair for Ron!) of Alcatraz and then a sunset cruise of the bay.
We hope to drive down Highway 1 to Pebble Beach one day; maybe drive to Napa another day; and Muir woods and Sausalito another day. We'll play each day by ear, seeing how Ron is doing that day. We'll spend mid-morning to afternoon doing the tourist thing and then spend our evenings back at the hotel chillin'. Of course Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings will be spent cheering on our Mavericks!
Please pray for safe travel, as well as a medically uneventful vacation. We could really use a low-stress time of refreshment! It's always a huge step out of my comfort zone to be so far away from our fabulous doctors, hospital and our support group. But I also know how important it is that we put our trust in God, not man. He is with us wherever we are, not just here. And He will supply whatever needs we may have, even in California!!! I have to choose to "be anxious for nothing". It's also imperative that Ron have some semblance of "normal" enjoyment of life and things to look forward to. But I tell ya, it's hard to step out in faith sometimes...even when it's to do fun things!!!
Look forward to sharing great things with you from our visit to Northern California. Will think of you often as we enjoy highs of 60 each day!
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