Yes, it does snow in Charlotte.

Friends,

First of all, thanks for checking back in. I took some time off and had some vacation time. It was great, had a good time, felt pretty good most of the time and did get some much needed rest. Didn't take long to realize I am not 100% yet but am on the mend and confident things are on track for a complete recovery. I guess the most important point to make here is .... YES! You can take vacations, you can get away from home and there are bathrooms and rest areas and stores that sell the "things" you may need all over the world. I think one of the most important issues for me was in not being afraid to "push" myself at times but to also be willing to say "no" when it was something I just couldn't do or was not comfortable with.

I can say with confidence that I did not hurt myself or find myself in any situations that were not manageable. To my knowledge there were no clots nor blood in my urine. I still feel a bit sore when I stretch my torso but again, am confident that too will go away in time. Still have the hand issues and see the doc this week and am hopeful he/we will make a plan to fix that too.

So, thanks again for staying on this journey with me. I still get notes and calls from folks who are following this blog or sending it to a friend or loved one. It warms my heart everytime I learn of a new reader who is travelling the same road with me.

Oh yea, it does snow in Charlotte. After 12 winters in Ohio I do not get excited about snow. As I sit here at the table, listening to the television as history unfolds before the world, I see pretty red birds playing in the snow, and can't help but say again....."Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me.

Have a wonderful day.....tell someone you love them.......I love YOU ALL.................... Mike