Fighting back problems.

Tuesday was wonderful.  The hospital cafeteria served GUMBO!  This was our final day of service before leaving for the winter.  What a blessing from God to have my favorite lunch on our final day.  Evelyn had an uneventful day and I had the same but did get to say goodbye to some of the regulars.  We left at 4 and drove to Belk to pick up the annual Este Lauder perfume special and free gift.  She also wanted an orange blouse and I needed a pair of black trousers.  I have lost mine.  I can’t recall when I last wore them, but the last time I can remember that I wore them in Roswell at a banquet where Stacy was given an award for her work with special needs kids.  I may have left them in the motel where we stayed or at Stacy’s home.   At any rate, I bought another pair at Belk.  We also had to pay a bill from last month and did all that.  We returned home where Evelyn could rest her leg.  We do praise God that she was able to sleep last night.  She seems to do better when she walks but still has pain.  .

Wednesday was our final day of service at the Open Door.  There was a normal crowd but many more volunteers.  There were so many that we were able to leave a bit earlier than usual.  We had a few things to get for our upcoming party, and, since we were already in town, we went to shop a bit.  Evelyn is still not feeling as well as she would like.  She still struggles to get out of the car, walk around the grocery, and get back in.  When we get home, she lies down to rest but we still go out when necessary.  For example, we went to choir practice tonight. She called some friends to ask about her sciatic nerve problems.  She did find out there is a topical item that seemed to work on the problem.  I will try to get some tomorrow.  We had 2 other highlights today.  First we received an email from our dear former neighbors in Texas.  They sold their trailer last spring and won’t be returning.  We were broken up about that then and were touched again by the email.  They were Canadians and wonderful friends and neighbors.  We will miss them.  I also called a retired pastor who we met this past winter and asked him to substitute for me on December 29 so we can go to California to help decorate the Lutheran Hour Float in the Rose Bowl parade.  Evelyn wants to go and may get to complete that adventure this year.  I will have to learn more of the details after this coming football party.