Sunday, October 07, 2012 Lorraine writes
So this week has been busy as usual. Chuck had his hernia surgery on Wednesday. It went well as was expected and he is still sore, but it’s his ribs or lungs that are sore, not so much the stomach area, in spite of that area being black and blue, like he’d been beat up.
If you remember, he was having trouble with shortness of breath. Our family doctor put him on two antibiotics which he finished the day before surgery, Tuesday. He also saw our family doc that same day and got some answers, not all. Our doctor ruled out blood clots, no heart problems, and no asthma.
Our doc said it was time for him to move on to another doctor (or as he put it-said he had to punt him on), to a lung specialist. He could send us to one here in the Bellingham area or we could go south and see one in the bay area, where our daughter lives with our granddaughter. We chose to move on and will find a lung specialist in the bay area.
He coughed that whole first night after his surgery, maybe some of the liquid in his lungs? And he hasn’t been able to lie flat in bed, he’s been sleeping in his chair. Friday he was really sore and could hardly move. The coughing seems to be lessening, thank God. Must be the antibiotics working on clearing up his lungs.
So now we have one more doctor visit with the surgeon on Tuesday to clear Chuck from the hernia surgery. After that we will leave this area again.
Late Friday afternoon we were running chores and came home to find the refrigerator beeping. The repair we had done by Al’s RV on the recall for the refrigerator stopped working. Wouldn’t you know it was the start of a three day weekend, late in the afternoon, (after 3). Chuck figured out a fix to get us through. When it rains it pours!
It was hard for me to say goodbyes to my friends at Birch Bay Bible Community Church again this morning. If you live in this area and are looking for a warm, friendly, welcoming church, give BBBCC a try; I really love the pastor’s preaching. It’s not like he’s preaching, but just talking to you, telling you things you need to hear. I will miss this church and my pastor; I haven’t found one like him anywhere on the road.
I would like to send a big “Thank You” to all our BC Friends, as well as our USA friends for all the concern and care over Chuck, you mean the world to us; also, Joe and Alice—you two stepped up and helped us when we needed a place to come back too. Thank you both!! Our friends are the BEST!
October 5, 2007 was our first day out on the road. We are now at the start of our sixth year on the road. And as is the name of Mark and Sue’s Blog…”What a Ride” it has been.
Until next time….
Lorraine
107/12 Chuck’s report
We have just completed 5 full years on the road this week. It’s been a lovely, fun, exciting time that I’ve been able to spend in close quarters with my wife. I think we have been able to see our grand daughter for more quality time than if we still lived in a sticks and brick home because when we are there she loves to stay with us as much as she can. And of course, Nana loves to have her with us as much as we can too!
As Lorraine said, I will get released from the surgeon then hopefully we’ll be back on the road on Wednesday. I’m thinking we will just head down 1-5, stopping to see the sights or whatever tickles our fancy. I’ll probably call a few doctors in California and see about a schedule, otherwise we’ll just go where the wind blows us.
It’s been a long month back here, thanks to Joe/Alice for letting us stay on their lot here, it was nice not to worry about moving. Joe said they will be heading South later this month too, we’ll probably see them down there somewhere, as usual.
We were able to visit with our friends from Canada some this past week, we went to Monday old farts day for buffet and had spaghetti dinner at Rick/Joy on Tuesday. Steve/Sandy were also able to come up for the buffet on Monday and we’ll probably see them tomorrow at the same. Sure hope you guys change your minds and decide to head South this winter, we’ve had lots of fun this summer and would like to continue this winter.
We’ve also be going to the casino for Monday night football, they have free hot dogs during the game. Our Canadian friends and Joe/Alice, Richard/Sandy and James have been showing up there too, good times even if not everyone is there to watch the game.
The weather has been beyond outstanding once again this week. It’s been sunny every day, highs in upper 60s but the lows are getting into the 30s, time to move on. I heard that as of yesterday, Seattle has had the driest 75 days in a row since they started keeping records. I guess after the cold, wet spring we had, it is payback time.
We don't have any pictures to add so guess I’ll just get this posted.
Thanks Chuck
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