This week we have hardly stopped running. Not literally, of course, as neither of us can run, but it has been a tad hectic to say the least.
A week past Friday I took our van in to get the tyres checked as we had a vibration. Good old Walmart had replaced one a couple of weeks earlier and we had developed a wobble. They checked them all for balance etc. and said they were all fine then gave me the bad news that it looked like the tie rod ends had gone as when it was up on the ramps the front wheels could be moved side to side. Not good! even I knew that.
They recommended a place that fixed them and did realignment. So I made an appointment for the following Monday which was last Monday. So we were kind of grounded for the weekend as we only have one vehicle and they advised us not to go out of town in it. (A bit difficult as we live 35 miles out of town). Didn't want to push our luck having made it home so we stayed put until I took it in on Monday. That took up most of Monday. Also got the rear brake pads replaced as they were needing doing.
Tuesday we went to Kansas City for a cousins reunion as one was flying in for a visit and wanted everyone to meet up. That was a lovely day but a long one.
Wednesday I had to go to town and pick up Maggie from the vet's kennels as it was too long to leave her unattended the previous day so we dropped her off there on our way out. I also picked up some groceries.
Thursday was the day to go to the cemeteries and take flowers, another good half a day of being out.
Yesterday we got to stay home, all day, yeah!
In fact we have another three days at home before we start running again.
Tuesday back to the cemeteries to pick up the potted flowers as they will not survive the dry heat and replace them with nice silk ones. We will enjoy the potted plants at home and will be reminded of our loved ones so it's a win win situation.
Wednesday, drop off the dogs at the kennels then on to Columbia for an EMG on my husband to see if the nerve damage has changed one way or another. An overnight stay in Columbia as he has another appointment with the neurologist on Thursday then back home to pick up the dogs from the vet's kennels.
Meanwhile, if it dries out I have to get on with some mowing, the grass is so tall with all the rain but the ground is too wet for the riding mower right now. Hoping the wind dries it all out today and I can mow tomorrow and Monday.
Trying to do a bit of crafting in between everything else and JET has been working on the dust collection system in the workshop.
We try and grab a bit of time everyday just to sit outside and relax and let the dogs run around and we have been able to do that too.
So, a busy but productive and enjoyable time, we are not quite over the hill yet!
You know, our days are like that. It seams that we have some errand or other every single day. I hate that. Once we go away from the house, it's hard to come home and accomplish anything. It's so tiring for Terry. I hate to see him tire out like that because his thought process suffers and his walking pace slows to a crawl. I really wish he would use one of those riding carts when we go to the store to conserve his energy but he won't do that!! I make him carry a cane though, as a precaution against falls.
ReplyDeleteTake care and keep going but don't get too tired!
xx, Carol
My husband uses a walker always when we are out. He couldn't walk without it as his balance is so bad and it helps enormously plus he has a ready made seat any time he needs to sit down. I wander up and down the aisles and he sits at the end on his walker when we go shopping. He has a bigger stronger one for outside and in the shop here at the homestead and indoors he uses a wheelchair so his legs get rest. His upper body strength is better than his lower. This disease has attacked his legs big time.
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