Sunny Saturday

Good sunny morning all,

I love sunshine! I know I am to be joyous in all things including gray days, but I have to admit I really struggle with that. But anyway, today is beautiful so I don't have to fret.

We really appreciate all of you still following the blog. It has been a wonderful tool and, oftentimes, a great outlet. We went back to the eye doctor yesterday and he said that a portion of the cornea has flaked off. His eye is extremely fragile and I guess when I took the contact off to clean it, a portion of his cornea flaked off with it. Ugh! So we are now taping it shut, but the doctor showed me a great way to do it. I actually (almost) did it right this morning. We goop it up good with an antibiotic ointment, then put some gauze over the lid, then tape the gauze down. The trick is to pull the bottom of his face up because it naturally pulls down with the paralysis. He sort of has a taped smile like the Joker. He takes it all in stride and still remains positive. God bless him! He is willing to do whatever they suggest when we go to see Dr. Yoo again on Wednesday.

We had a great time visiting with everyone at work. It was SO nice to see everyone and everyone was so glad to see us! It was really, really nice. I think my boss Buster has had a difficult time, but I'm sure he has handled it all very well. God bless him too! Again, what a blessing it has been to be able to stay at home with John, especially with his eye the way it is. One of my co-workers, Elizabeth Bailey-Smith, sells Silpada jewelry also and had a party in my name and gave us the commission. What a lovely, thoughtful, kind gesture and we appreciate it so much. I also received jewelry for Christmas from my co-workers, so I won all the way around. Another co-worker, Therese Melena, gave us money as well. John and I are just so blessed to have such wonderful, caring people in our lives It is a great feeling to be so loved; thank you all so much.

Today we are going to spend some time with Cejae and maybe take a little road trip (like going to Chicago is not one). Well, again, thanks for following. Charlotte, no promises about parking spaces.

John and I are so glad to hear Dan Dare is home and that Mickey Owen's procedure went well. God is good!

Love to all,

John and Cathy