Good morning!

It is a beautiful one here, 90s forecast for the next week. Sunny and delightful as I've been working outside. Hired some muscle to attack the 4-5 foot tall thistles in all the beds when we arrived home. Now all are planted and looking good. Next job is weed matt and mulch. Funny how many quilters are gardeners, too.

The trip home was long and difficult for DH. We left early each morning and stopped by 2:00. Took an extra day to get here. The last CAT scan in Tucson showed no healing. The neurologist said surgery was not an option as his bones were too thin. Yet, he had not treated DH for osteoporosis. He said DH would be in the brace 'indefinitely'. The spinal clinic here said that diagnosis is inhuman - and we agree. DH has bruises on his abdomen from sitting while wearing it. Plus, the constriction makes it difficult for him to swallow or to breathe. We are waiting for complete medical records to arrive. The neurologist here said there is a possibity of a bone graft to stimulate bone growth and healing or an internal brace. We have hope again. C2 is a difficult break to heal.

I'm enjoying just being home. Working outside is a plus. Planted melons for the first time; canteloupe and watermelon. Will see what happens. All is growing fast with the good soil and weather.

Have met with the owners of the quilt shop that opened the week we left last fall. Am working on a proposal to teach for the next few months. Very happy about that!

Re hearing aids, love them. They don't feel like wearing something on the ears; mine fit deep inside and no one knows I'm wearing them but me. What a difference they have made. Love listening to music again. And, can hear the grandkids.

Blessing.
MaryJo