We went to the doctor today for Don's June visit and learned everything remains the same as our last visit. The doctor said the CT scan was the same and that was a good thing - there was no change since the scan last year at this time. His blood test went from 307 to 309, but again, the doctor said that is not even a change, those numbers are as good as being the same. The doctor was very happy with Don's progress and told him to keep drinking the shakes!!
I know Don wishes it had been lower but I am good with everything staying the same - at least it is not worse. I know he wishes the blood clot blocking his portal vein had been smaller, but, it WAS NOT LARGER and that means a lot to me. He has been feeling very good since his last blood test so I don't think there will be much change in his energy or stamina. I think he just needs a little pep talk!
On another note, we attended a school this weekend to learn more about Don's nutritional shakes and met many other people with successful health stories related to Arthritis, Lupus, cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart Disease, Diabetes, and weight loss. They were a wonderful bunch of people and we really enjoyed meeting everyone and spending time with them as we learned more about the nutritional shakes.
We have an incredible view of both Horseshoe falls and the American Falls from our bedroom. The falls are lighted at night and fireworks exploded last night just as we climbed into bed! Beautiful!
Our first stop was the exquiste Houmas House. We had a private tour, we were the only one's in the house and our guide was wonderful. Don shot pool on the antique table in the men's parlor, and Mary and I played piano on a 1905 Steinway grand piano. We all enjoyed every minute of this tour.
The gardens at Houmas House were beautiful. We can't wait to return when the weather is cooler so we can spend more time strolling through these wonderful gardens.
Don order dessert to go, but ate it before we left...he can't resist delicious bread pudding!
Don and Douglas took off this morning to do a little fishing. They didn't stay out long because it was very hot, but they had fun and brought home a little dinner.
Before he could go fishing he had to catch some bait so he threw out his trawling boards and caught some live shrimp!!! Last June I never would have dreamed we would have a picture like this this June - we are truly Blessed.
Our family continues to grow and in the last two weeks Don and I found out we are expecting three new great nieces or nephews, two in the fall and one early next year. Don's nephew Bill and his wife, Marlene live in Seattle and are expecting their third child in October. My niece, Lorie and Chad are expecting their first child in November. Last but not least, my nephew, Mike and his wife, Karen, are expecting their first in Feburary. Congratulations!!!
Last Sunday we attended a surprise birthday party for my Aunt Jessie Mae. We had a good time visit with everyone and it was a beautiful day for a party!
Gayle, Don, Kathy, and Larry pose for a picture while we wait for Aunt Jessie Mae to arrive.
We all posed with a picture with the birthday girl. In front are Kathy, Gayle, Missy, and Linda. On the second row are Roy, Janet, Larry, Aunt Jessie Mae, Don, and Me.
