BOTTOM PICTURE--ME IN A SLING

I got my new desk and my new recliner Thursday. Today I decided I wanted my floor lamp by my new recliner so I managed to get myself into trouble. The outlet is behind the desk and I was having trouble plugging it in and I stretched my left arm so far trying to plug the lamp in that I heard a snap in my arm and immediately had terrible pain when I tried to move my arm. Donna took me to the emergency room of the hospital in Port Angeles. I have a Distal biceps tendon rupture. I need to wear this sling for a few days. My arm hurts anytime I move it. I did get pain pills. My arm will heal on its on and as soon as possible I will have to work on my range of motion but I am supposed to rest it for 2or 3days. Fortunately it was my left arm.

I don't really like the lamp that I have by the chair and will be getting a better looking one later. I think I will let someone help me plug it in.

Our quilting retreat is next weekend and also David is coming in from Ketchikan next week too so my arm better get better soon.

CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS

Today I have a complete kitchen! Beautiful kitchen cabinets and a gorgeous countertop. We looked at so many colors of Corian it made my head spin. Finally we all decided on this color and it turned out so great. The burners on my stove are a gray which goes just perfect with the countertop.

I AM STILL AROUND

I will take more pictures after the cabinets are put in and the countertops are in. I have lots of things to do yet.

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and put all my little things back in order.

I know I have not written on my blog since our trip. So much has been going on. We just got back from our trip and Donna and Laif decided to go ahead and get the sheetrocking and painting done downstairs. What a job to get ready for it. All the furniture and all the stuff I have been accumulating had to be moved. Laif did a great job on figuring out where everything would go. The worker was going to start the day after Labor Day. Dan and Heidi decided to come to visit over the Labor Day weekend. At that point we could still get to the beds. They stayed Sunday and Sunday night. We had a real nice visit. I was so happy to have them visit.

Finally all the work is done and Friday night I finally got to sleep downstairs again. Saturday Donna and Laif moved my furniture back in. Laif is putting up the kitchen cabinets. They look so nice. I was moving one of my small cabinets back into the bathroom and I dropped it on my left toe. It is all bruised and swollen. I haven't been able to wear my shoes yet. It seems to be better today. I have too much to do so whether it hurts or not I am going to have to get busy and straighten things up down here.

THIS IS IT-OUR LAST DAY

We have had such a nice time here in Atlanta with Diane. I am anxious to get home but I will miss Diane too. These last two days especially have been tiring. When you are talking temperatures 95 to 98 it is hard to walk anywhere. I have held up amazingly well for all the things we have done here.
This morning Donna and I took the Marta. We had to take two trains. The trains come every few minutes so it is not a problem.
We met Diane for lunch in the State Building. There is a large cafeteria with several restaurants. After lunch Diane took us up to see her office. She is on the 19th floor. What a wonderful view of the city you get. You can see the Capitol close up.
We took the Marta back to the apts. and both of us were almost to the collapsing point. After a short nap we revived pretty much.
Today I said goodbye to the little Kia Blueberry. I have a new car waiting for me at home. I almost forgot what it looks like. We have been gone for two weeks.
Now I have to get everything packed up. We will be leaving around 8am to get on the Marta. We just walk out the front door of Diane's apts. and cross the street to get on the Marta. I hope I can manage to drag my suitcase. Maybe someone feel sorry for me and help. Donna will have her hands full. Diane can't help because she has to leave on an earlier train because she has a meeting in the morning. The Marta takes us right into the airport. It is the last stop. Once we are there we will be fine as we are going to have our bags checked.
The happiest part of all-----WE WERE ABLE TO UPGRADE TO FIRST CLASS.
When we get to Sea-Tac Airport we will be going right to Sequim on The Rocket transit which will take us right to our door. Our neighbors, Marge and George will have dinner ready for us.

A NICE SUNDAY

Pictures from the Coca-Cola Museum. We met the Coca-Cola bear. Diane and I having our picture taken with the Coca-Cola bear yesterday.

We went to the Atlanta Ward with Diane. We met a few people. Everyone was friendly. Diane taught the Relief Society lesson.

After Church we had lunch and then went to the Historical Museum. We spent a long time there and still did not see everything. I spent most of my time going through the Civil War displays and watching the short films.

We didn't see a lot more. It got up to 96 degrees today and Diane's apt. felt the best. Diane had bought a bookcase and Donna helped her put it together.

Tomorrow will be our last day as we are leaving early Tuesday morning to catch our plane back home.

SHOPPING AT THE MALL

CNN Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia We walked around in the CNN Building for a while yesterday. We did not take the tour. The buildings are really fascinating.
Today we were going to go to the Zoo but in 95 degree weather it wasn't going to happen so we went to a Mall instead. We went to the Perimeter Mall. It is a large Mall too. We also went to Target and I got my hair cut at "Great Clips". You notice we just went to air conditioned "Sites".
We drove past the Atlanta Temple today. There was a distribution center there so we all bought a new temple dress. I don't get to the temple much anymore but I will be ready if I ever get a chance.
We are going to Church tomorrow. Diane is going to be giving the Relief Society Lesson.

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF SUMMER

Today while Diane was at work Donna and I went to the Aquarium. It is the largest Aquarium in the world. We spent a long time there. It is a fascinating place. I bought an umbrella stroller
to use as a walker. I would never have been able to walk as long as I did without it. By afternoon Donna and I were getting hot and tired. We had left the Aquarium and we planned to meet Diane at the "World of Coca-Cola"'. I asked Donna what she thought it would cost for three people to go back to the apartment by Taxi. Donna said get me an aid-car and there will only be two for the Taxi. After we took the tour through the "World of Coca-Cola" we did take a taxi to the Marta station. Donna and I really don't do well in 90 degree temperature.
The "World of Coca-Cola was very interesting to see. We saw a short film and had a tour then we were on our own. Everyone got a souvenir bottle of Coca-Cola when they left.
I think tomorrow we might go to the Zoo. I will see if I can manage that.