New leg, New Liner

 I'm still not feeling fantastic, but life continues (especially when you are a mom). Yesterday, in addition to everything else we have going on, I added "get a new leg" to the mix. While I hate the entire process, I know that it is well overdue and I will be happy when I am again walking with ease and comfort. With us starting to turn out heads towards packing for college and to prepare for a move, comfort in mobility has become paramount.

I am always delighted after I have a new leg, but the process is frustrating. I really REALLY don't like people messing with my limb, and it is inevitably manipulated during the process. Last night my phantom pain was off the charts because of the pushing on my limb. With each electric zap I reminded myself that it was going to be worth it in the end. 

The immediate benefit of starting a new leg is getting brand new liners. New liner day is wonderful! The coolness of a brand new liner rolling up my limb, especially in the summer, is fantastic and really can't be beat. I love new liner day.

Dizzy

 Between feeling icky from a summer cold and being slammed at work, yesterday was a struggle. I woke early with the expectation of logging off in the afternoon to rest. Unfortunately  my schedule didn't cooperate and I was bound to my computer until early evening. Had I been feeling well, the project would have been a lot of fun. Between the keyboard and my runny nose, I was struggling. 

I woke up this morning with a strong sense of vertigo. I'm hoping that it is just a case of cold medicine trying to work out of my body but I'm worried that is just me grasping to an optimistic straw. I have a feeling I'm in for a very dizzy day.

Dizzy and a prosthetic do not co-mingle well, so I will be as still as possible. The last thing I need is a fall!

Our NYC Trip (and anniversary)

Scott and I had an amazing time during our NYC getaway. The heatwave that has been oppressive lifted for the day we were in the city. With temperatures lower, we were able to spend the entire day Friday walking and exploring without becoming heat sick. In total we walked more than 9 miles before we even made it to the concert on Thursday night. 

The Billy Joel concert was amazing. While it was advertised as the final of his residency at Madison Square Garden, Billy did drop hints that he plans to return to the venue. Even if it wasn't his final show at the Garden, it was memorable because it was the last of his residency series. The arena was packed, the energy was high and the show was amazing. 

On Friday morning we woke early, hopped onto the train and returned to pick up Timmy at my Mom's house. We drove back to Virginia in the early afternoon with the hopes of missing weekend rush hour traffic. The time away was wonderful albeit short.

Our getaway was last week, but today is our proper anniversary. It is hard to believe that I have now been married for 20 years! It feels like a lifetime ago. I suppose, in many ways, it was. 20 years is a long time! Happy Anniversary Scott!