Togetherness

Friday, we left Shawnee early to get to my orthopedic doctor's office for an 8:30 appointment.  I am so glad Ken goes with me, because I am not sure I would be able to make it.  I didn't get to see the actual doctor just the pa.  I did get a good report from the x-rays and he was very happy with my progress.  About then, I am thinking Yeah!  no more coming back here.  But, that is not so.  He wants me to come back in December.  They will count that as my year follow up and then I think (hope) I will be done.
Ken and I then went to the sewing shop where I got my new machine updated and found out why the needle was doing funky things.  I also looked and got brochures on a couple of sewing machines.  Not that I am planning on buying this week.  (We are on vacation!) Then we went to the shoe store where you walk over the mat and the computer tells where your weight is distributed on your feet, if you roll your feet in or out, and about your arch.  Then based on that they recommend certain brands of shoes.  I got a pair of Brooks, they are green.  I really wanted the other pair that were purple.  I think the green ones felt just a bit better.  RATS!
We planned to leave while the chickens were still asleep until Ken went out to mow.  When he was looking about he noticed that someone had robbed us!  This is the second time in a couple of weeks.  The first time it was tools out of his truck, but he didn't know when or where.  This time it was out of the shed.  Right out of our back yard.  So he called the police after much urging.  There wasn't anything they could do, but they need to know it is going on.  He locked everything up tight, but couldn't get a couple of things in the shed.  We will see if they are there when we return.
In March, a vacation sounds wonderful.  We narrowed it down to Gatlinburg, TN, New Orleans, LA, and a cruise.  My good friend, Ann suggested cruise.  We didn't listen and went with Gatlinburg.  We are currently in Jackson, TN about 5 hours away.  All I can say is thank you honey for driving 2 hours, I couldn't of done it without your help!  We left home about 9:30 after checking the pawn shops.  (No luck) We finished driving around 7:00.  We tried to stop and see Cassie and her family, but they were tied up when we went through near her, but we did stop in Little Rock and eat with Carol and Jim.  It was great to see them.  I can't remember for sure how long it had been, but when we sat down it felt like it was just yesterday since we had talked.  I hope the drive is uneventful tomorrow.  I am looking forward to getting to our cabin and relaxing.  About now, I am wishing I had listened to you, Ann!  I am sure (I hope)  tomorrow will be wonderful.  But, it really doesn't matter because I am with Ken!