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Well we went and saw mom's orthopedist yesterday and he had good and bad news for us. It seems that two of the three bones are healing (good news) but one is not and it has moved. Looks like she'll be having surgery and two screws in her left ankle. She isn't thrilled and a little worried; but who wouldn't be.

Well Greg & I are taking a little vacation this weekend and going to Boise, Idaho on Friday through Tuesday. We are so excited to get away and have some time together. We are taking our dogs and we have a friend that will be helping with mom. Plus she'll have all the aides and PT guys there throughout the week.

Surgery won't be until the week after next because mom has to be off certain medications for a week before she can have surgery anyways. The doctor was saying that it would be a two inch incision and that she should be just as mobile as she is now after the surgery. I hope he's right. Mom has been doing so well and therapy has been so good for her. She feels like that it has helped her a lot in getting her mobile and bringing strength back. Going up stairs is a bit challenging but going down is pretty easy for her she says. I think it has been very helpful to have therapy coming. They even had nurses come out and do blood work and IV's without mom having to leave the house; which is a blessing as there is snow and ice everywhere.

Well there is an update as to what is going on in our home.

Mom's Home

We got mom home safe and sound. Mom is a little hesitant about the stairs but we made it down the stairs into her room. We will be having physical therapy and an aide coming in during the week to help keep her mobile. They are coming today. She is glad to be home as the food is so much better she said.
We are having pizza for dinner (her request) no cheese on her pizza but lots of toppings. We order Papa Murphy's Take and Bake pizza, that way it is hot when you take it out of the oven. I gave her an apple to have as a snack and she was like I haven't had an apple in so long. Yummy. I definitely think she is happy to be home.
We are suppose to be getting another snow storm for Christmas. I'll take some photos of our Christmas celebration and post them. I hope you all will have a festive and fun Christmas.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas, We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We hope you and your families will have a very Merry Christmas!

Christmas in Utah

Greg & I went down to visit his brother Tracy and his wife Jenel for a little celebration before the holidays. We had a fabulous dinner and dessert and great company. We then took the tram into Salt Lake to Temple Square and walked around and looked at all the lights and the nativity scenes. Here are a couple of photos of our excursion.

Here we are waiting for the train. It was cold with the wind blowing.

Greg & I at the beautiful all light tree at Temple Square.

Jenel and Tracy sharing there joy of Christmas Lights.

The Reason for the Season! This was in the large pool and it is a floating Nativity. There was also floating balls of light in the pool too. It was a really pretty scene.

Thank you Tracy and Jenel for taking the pictures they turned out great.

Good News!

We got the okay for mom to come home Tuesday. She is very excited as she really hated the rehab center. I don't blame her the food was not all that appetizing. But she has her strength and mobility is getting easier. We are so glad that she is coming home for Christmas. We go back to see the Orthopedist in a month to see how her ankle and leg are healing. She is able to go up and down stairs sideways. We are taking precautions so we don't have a mishap. But she is doing much better and even looks better; she has color in her cheeks. She still has to be careful with her diet and watch her phosphorus, sugar and salt intake.

Happy Turkey Day!

This is so true that we have so much to be thankful for. I hope you all will have a very Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours.

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