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It is another hot day here in the burbs of Mpls.  Yesterday was around 93, and humid.  Today should be around the same.  We sure need some rain.  It is pretty dry here this summer.  This has been a really busy time for me so I have missed being online and chatting with you all.  Mom is doing really well, and I&#39;m soooo happy about that.  I took her to the doctor yesterday and she is still using her walker but may be using a cane pretty soon, and before long she&#39;ll be walking on her own.  She is having physical therapy at home and occuational therapy and a home aide, so that has really helped her, and me, too, as I have had  my own doctor&#39;s visits lately.  lol  I am doing well.  I&#39;m dissapointed that the clot and the vertigo hasn&#39;t gone away yet since I have only 4 weeks to my cruise and have to make a big decision on whether to cancel or not.  I wouldn&#39;t care except this was a special cruise where I would be meeting up with many friends., and also Marc really has had a tough year and I wanted him to have a nice vacation.  I am staying positive and whatever happens I&#39;m so grateful for my blessings. <br />
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One of these days I will try to get a picture online of the new little blessing...Isabelle..but I&#39;m not very good with pictures.  She is having her baptism ...Christining day on August 11, so I will be helping make some food for the party for my DD.  <br />
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I ventured out to a local casino on Sunday with Marc to see Kenny G.  Marc had some free tickets.  I was a little nervous since it was my first venture out on a trip since the clot.  I&#39;m supposed to be wearing compression stockings, but I can&#39;t wear them for many reasons.  We did stop at a rest area on the way up to get out and walk a little to keep the blood flowing, so it all worked out fine.  I am having blood tests done with a hematologis,t and am considering vein surgery later on, so I hope I can make a decision on the cruise in about two weeks.  We did take out insurance, so that&#39;s a good thing.  <br />
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If you get a chance to see Kenny G, you should go...he was fantastic&#33;<br />
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Cheryl...your surprise trip sounds wonderful&#33;  It will be so nice for you to get away.<br />
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Jackie...take care of that back.  I&#39;m so sorry that you are in pain.<br />
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Tonia...I&#39;m so glad you made it through the surgery, and the allergy.  It must have been terrifying for you&#33;  I&#39;m so sorry for all you have gone through.  It&#39;s so great that Gary has been there for you.<br />
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Mercedes...I&#39;m so sorry to hear about the sciatica.  I know that is sooo painful.  I hope you can get some relief.<br />
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Mary Lou...Happy Birthday&#33;  Hope you are having a wonderful birthday&#33;   Glad you survived all the storms.  I&#39;m so glad that Deb&#39;s foot is doing well.<br />
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Keith and Rita...I hope you will get a great offer on your house soon.  Good Luck&#33;<br />
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Rose...I&#39;m keeping your mom and you in my prayers.  I pray all with turn out ok.  I&#39;m glad you had a nice trip to New York.<br />
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Maria...glad you survived the storms...that zucchini parmesan sounds so good.<br />
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Shar...Happy Birthday&#33;  Hope it&#39;s a good one.  Hope you are recovering from that cold.<br />
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Jen...glad you are having fun with your Red Hat group.  I&#39;m sure that they love having you since you are so fun loving and such a great person.  Hang in there with mom.  We need a lot of patience and love with our elderly parents.  <br />
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Cheryl (Gotta Cruz)   Glad you had a chance to visit with your friends.  That was a great idea with the food.  It gives you more time to really enjoy your visit.<br />
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Sherry...so nice to have you with us.  Hope to get to know you better.<br />
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Hope all Cruise Crazies are having a great summer and doing well.  Stay cool&#33;