It's me angela...not waldo

Hi,
I know I have been elusive and Doogie has done and excellent job writing and keeping people up to date. He uses this as therapy I think. What a great writer and man. He has been very busy catching up with work, projects and preparing to go south. His plate is beyond full so I thought I would take over writing now that I am somewhat coherent so he can focus. I appreciate all your kind thoughts and love !!! Back at you all.

Home is a good place to be. I do not do much and feel like sleeping mostly but I am starting to mend. Hip is good from surgery and pain is low, but the rest of me has not caught up yet. Next week we will see what the body decides as Dr.'s want to attempt a new antibiotic. All my strength is needed for this next round. I don't feel like I can handle another bad reaction so I will be judicious. In the meantime the home nurses and PT are taking good care of me in the comforts of sweet home.

The sun is shining here and Nikko(my little furry sister) is laying by my side. One of us has gas. I am not talking........I think it is her. We are both watching the birds and food channel while Dad and Doug deal with a plumbing problem(clog) in the shower. Good thing because I am going on three days and four is my limit to go with out bathing. Amazing how standards can be lowered.

Kitty, Steven and Dadio your food has been great !! I am happy and full. How lucky, especially because every time Doug takes a work break he makes me eat. Is that a hint? Trying to make up for hospital grub. So we are blessed.

I hope this finds you all happy and at peace during this challenging time on the planet with the economy and all the bad news. It helps to remember what is most important..........our family, friends and community. We can lean on each other and offer support and encouragement to those who face difficult times. We are all resilient beings and capable of making it through this "recession". Keep the faith !!!!

Love and Gratitude,
Angela