After leaving North Carolina we headed to Indiana where we split time between our cabin near Bloomington and our daughter's home in Avon. We called Indiana home for almost all of September and October. We did take a brief trip to Michigan to visit friends but, most of our time was spent going to Volleyball game and just enjoying time with family. Both locations provide opportunities to view the native wildlife. They were pleasant days.
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What was supposed to be a time of relaxing and recreation (fishing and golfing) turned into a rather steady run of medical issues. A splitting toothache resulted in a root canal and crown. A Baker's Cyst behind my right arthritic knee demanded a Cortisone injection. Discovery of some skin cancer on my neck necessitated a Mohs surgery. A problem with my pacemaker caused much discomfort.
So, instead of a peaceful time of R&R it turned into a painful, limping, slit throat, heart pounding time of inactivity and stress. Someone indicated that after all these years the dreaded A.G.E. disease had caught up with me. Before someone asks, "what is A.G.E. disease." I will tell you that it is more commonly known as "aging"! If we live long enough it will surely get us and, I guess we could say it is fatal! I remember my aging mother once stating, "This growing old isn't what it's cracked up to be!"
The suddenness of the onset of all of the above reminded me once again that one needs to treat each day with the respect it deserves. They are a 24-hour opportunity to explore so many things. They each offer the chance to spend time with family and friends and create memories for yourself and others. They should not be taken for granted!
Now, tomorrow, we head out to the WYNDHAM LAKE OF THE OZARKS resort in Missouri. We'll be there a month, including a few days around Thanksgiving with our family. You'd better believe that I'll treasure every moment!
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| Sunset, Indian Lake, Michigan |
