July 15

Greetins to everyone this week. We have had a good week. Have decreased the steroids by 4 mg a day and tolerating it well! I have had minimal side effects after the treatment last week. Continue to have some fatigue. Still taking "power naps" 2-3 x a day.

I have increased my walking to 1/4 mile a day. Hoping to increase to a mile soon, but they say I have to take it slow. Hard, but true. One does not realize how weak we can become so quickly. I am glad to be counting in miles, even a few, rather than laps on the deck. I still do those also. I just enjoy being outside and do some of the exercises weather permitting. Struggle with the weights and therabands, sorry Leslie, I really am working on them. Hoping to increase flexability and ability to climb stairs. Still difficulty but seeing improvement. I think I may just be a little lazy doing the things that are hard.

I am still preparing the evening meal most of the time. This week we have had a Zucchini-a-roma. Anyone wanting zucchini, come on up on the mountain, be glad to share with you!! Will also give you recipes for: Our favorie casseroles, at least 3(have more but these are the one's we like). Zucchini pie (tastes like apple) Z. mock crab cakes, cole slaw, double choclate zuccini cake, cornbread, 3-4 breads, etc., etc.

As you can tell, we are staying very busy. Patti and Otis working on the house, paint, paint, paint, the children are enjoying the pool.
Roger has NOT been succssful at keeping the deer out of my roses or the flowers they love the dahlias. Anybody think I could shoot them? There are some "babies" so probably not.

Everyony have a wonderful week.
Lift up Praises and Thanksgiving every day for all that the Lord has done and is doing in our lives. Sing every day!

We love each of you.

Remember: God is Good all the time... and All the time.....God is Good