Monday we celebrated Nick and Shay's birthdays. Corey, Bobbie, Reagan and Betty and Charlie came back for some leftovers and Apple Pie! It was so nice having everyone together. The kids played cards while Reagan and I went to the grocery store, made the apple pie, etc. Reagan is a great little helper. She was so adorable carrying her grocery bag out of the store. She even helped me clean up and put things away. I know everyone was tired from the cookout on Sunday but I think we all had a good time just being together.

Most of the day Tuesday was spent at the doctor's office for my pre-op checkup. It's only a procedure but you would think I was having major surgery. My appointment was at 11:00 and I was weighed (ugh!), blood pressure check etc. Then I had to go over to Carilion's lab where I was weighed again (uh -- don't think I gained anything going from one office to the other), blood pressure checked again, etc. Oh, and since I'm over 50 I had to have an EKG. What fun it is when you get old! An hour and half of medical questions and instructions for Friday. Even got a cute little arm braclet to wear until after the surgery. Only problem .... I had a hard time this morning coordinating my jewrely with the arm band (HA).

I did meet a very nice RN while there and we traded stories about our kids. Seems her son just got married and moved to Raleigh. She also just found out that they will not be coming home for Christmas. Poor thing said she sat on the porch with her little dog and cried for half an hour. I told her that was normal and to be glad it's Raleigh and not Louisville. She can visit in Raleigh alot more than I can in Louisville. As for the crying, I told her it really doesn't get any better. I still cry every time Nick leaves. Yes --- I cried yesterday when they left. I also explained that having my other son, wife and granddaughter here really helps. If they were to also move it would really be hard! I love being able to see them at least every weekend or every other weekend.

Only two days of work for me this week (Wednesday and Thursday) so this will definitely be a short one.

Keep me in your thoughts on Friday ...... I know this is a routine procedure that women have all the time but those that know me know that I am still nervous!

Love to all,