TRULY THANKFUL

                          Thinking back on April 27th when my unfortunate accident happened I realize how lucky I am to have Donna and be surrounded by my family, friends and neighbors. I did not expect to be so helpless for over 6 weeks and not be able to walk.

I spent 6 Weeks on this couch starting May 4th

This nice orange cast I had exactly 6 weeks

On June 21 I changed in this boot caring this until July 28.

With this boot I was able to walk slow and carefully and start some light duty around the house.

This was the last day in my boot !!

Now I am wearing only a small protection strap for my ankle. 

Donna had to take over everything I used to do and much more like taking care of all my extra needs. It was so nice to see Daniel, Gina, Brian and Windy to help out and even Eric was on standby to help out. Our great neighbors also helped out with the grass cutting and kept an eye on me.

Donna had to dig out some old recipe and spend time in the kitchen 

to take care of our food needs.

I was surprise with the excellent food she came up with.

Here are just a few picture

Grouper with shrimp, rice, mixed veggie and cream sauce. 

My favorite, steak and salad

Pork steak with beans and Broccoli, cauliflower mornay

Grilled salmon with caper sauce Green beans and boiled potatoes

Sauteed flounder with spicy fresh tomatoes  

boiled potatoes and butter beans

and lots more I don't have pictures of.

Like I said, yard work had to be done.

It looks like Donna seems to enjoy her new job

On the lower level she had to be careful not mowing down my bamboo 

Ed, my neighbor brought over his tractor a few times

Brian was weeding the hill while Windy cut the grass one day.

Daniel of course came by a few times and helped out,

so did the other neighbors, Mike and Frank.  They took their turn a couple of times

and as appreciation I baked them a big Swiss Zopf with some

homemade blackberry jam that Donna had picked and I made.

I was very happy when I started to be able to move around a little bit

My first attempt back in the kitchen

Saute some Italian sausage for the topping

Prepping the pizza

Ready to get backed 

Yummy, just like Imos

Beside helping out we had lots of visits and well wishers. Of course, 

it was always such a great feeling to see the grand kids, I think my ankle was heeling so much faster.

Great time

At this time Donna and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their help.