July 2015

Mom's new wheels

In July mom took a tumble, actually twice! Once in early July and again three weeks later. Both times she was taken to the ER and never broke a bone. Thank God. She was very bruised and shook up and in a lot of pain as a result. She went to physical therapy twice a week for a month and little by little regained her confidence and became stronger and more balanced than ever!

Mom with Bene and Luce

She continues to do her fifteen exercises from her therapist every day along with walking 20 minutes each day. She says she is an exercise junkie. :)  She has a walker now that gives her confidence and is great especially for our little adventures into town.


July 6, 2015 - Jonathon began his job at the Marshfield Clinic and Jo and Mark arrived from AZ!!!!!
We had such a wonderful visit with these dear friends. Our first visitors from AZ! Although Jonathon was working during the day we still packed in quite a few adventures including: a tour of the Brewery, a Happy Hour pontoon ride on the river behind Kirsch Camp, complete with sunset and wine! We saw a good old fashioned Water Ski Show at sunset one day, we enjoyed our screened deck and ate at home a few times; once Mark made us a late night frittata dinner and I made one of Tony's dishes on the first night, we also had a burgers on the grill. Late night conversations on the deck were intimate and cozy in the summer air with the fragrant smells and sounds of the night woods around us.  Jo got to experience walking to the neighbor about a quarter mile away to get fresh eggs and also meet the hens and goats!! Jo and Mark went to the grotto and cheese factory for a romantic picnic one day when Mom had a doctor appointment. And we experienced the Sunset Point Winery that just opened in town! We did a taste testing and sat in the swinging canvas chairs while we talked and tasted! It was a wonderful visit.

July 22 - Jonathon's cousin Jenni and her boys came for a visit. We sure enjoyed going boating with them.

July 23 - Mom's second fall (in the shower this time), due to her weak leg from the fall 3 weeks ago.

July 26 - Mary and Mike come for a turn-around visit. Only here two nights. Took them to Emy J's, on a boat ride and drive around Point and in a blink they were gone!!