Happy Birthday......

"Happy Birthday, Terry"

Today, my baby turns 29 years old....Where has the time gone! It seems like yesterday he was a little tyke running around playing with his trucks. Now he's a handsome, mature adult.

Terry, we love you so much and Bob & I are very proud of you. You have no idea how much brightness you bring to our lives. Enjoy your day!!! With much love, Bob and Mom

Hello

Hi,
I wanted to update everyone on my appointment with my new Podiatrist yesterday. They took X-rays and she said all my bones looked fine. She confirmed that I do have a Neuroma and the other doctor I was going to told me they didn't know what causes a Neuroma but my new doctor told me yesterday that a Neuroma is caused by wearing your shoes to tight or by wearing high heels. She said on your foot in between the bones is the nerves and they are in a very cramped space. If your shoes are too snug then the bones of your foot are pushed together which squeezes up against the nerve and irritates it and that causes it to become inflamed. Also, if you wear high heels a lot then the pressure on the ball of your foot can also cause the Neuroma.

I don't wear high heels and I didn't think my shoes were too tight but I went out today and bought a new pair and I paid close attention to how much room my feet have. She said to make sure I can freely wiggle my toes and I can. Anyway, I told her my other doctor had tried the inflammatory medication and also a Steroid shot and they didn't work so she had another treatment that we tried. She gave me a shot that has alcohol in it and some other drugs. She said that I am to get one shot a week up to 7 shots and over time the alcohol will numb the nerve which will stop the pain. She said she has had good success with this treatment so we will have to see if it works for me. I went to the gym this morning and Janet & I walked for 3 miles but partway through my foot starting hurting but I fought through the pain and walked all 3 miles. I just hope in the next few weeks I will be able to tell a difference.

I finally have my house all back in order. It was nice to put all the furniture back where it goes and also to get the house cleaned up. It's amazing the difference in this house. All of the white trim and doors looks so good.

That's about all that is happening up here. Valentines Day is coming up. I hope everyone has a nice day with their sweetie. Take care.

Congratulations to the Steelers for winning the Superbowl. I missed some of the game because I didn't get home from church until 7:30. I enjoy watching football but when it comes to the Superbowl I enjoy watching the commercials more than the game. I think it's the only time through the year that I actually watch a commercial. There were some really funny ones but my favorite is always the Budweiser horses. Their so beautiful.

The guys are still here painting. Because of the bad weather we had last week there was a couple days they weren't able to work. So far, all the baseboards, door frames and 6-panel doors are all painted. Now they have to change out all the knobs, hinges and bolt locks. There's some touch up painting to be done and a few little things but they hope to be finished on Wednesday. I can't wait to get my house put back in order. Having all the furniture pushed to the middle of the rooms is driving me crazy. But, it's amazing how much different the house looks now with all the trim painted white. It's so pretty.

We were able to visit with Bobby and Benita on Saturday. We went out to dinner together then we went to the Blue Jackets Hockey game. It's always fun to get together with Bobby & Benita. Terry came up to Marion for a visit on Sunday. With Bob and I being sick so much the last few weeks it's been a while since we've seen him. He is doing fine. He is staying really busy with school and work.

I started back at the gym this week. A friend and I have been walking together. We try to walk 2 miles on the walking track then I've been walking on my treadmill at home everyday. My foot has been bothering me some so I guess it's time for me to find another doctor. The doctor I am seeing now wants to remove the nerve in my foot. I think I would like to get another doctors opinion. To me it just doesn't sound right to have a nerve removed.

That's about all that is going on up here. Have a nice week. Take care.