[ewriggs]

Hi folks~ Greetings from the chilly SE! Today it's finally gotten up to 43, and some of the snow is melting, but tonight it will go down to 23 again, and everything will refreeze making streets hazardous tomorrow AM.

Well, looks like it's been over a year since I was on here last! I'm embarrassed! But it's been a busy year and a half!

Hubby had another angioplasty with stent placement (his third) and did not do well. He is still recovering and having medication changes.

My RA is progressing - which means I'm regressing in my abilities to do things, and Emmy has developed major allergies. Medication for her hits the budget MAJORLY.

Hubby lost his job - there's a LOT of that going around these days, and prayers are going up at this household for all who are out of jobs! He was blessed by God in finding a new job within 2 months - BEFORE we used up the last of his severance package. He mostly gets to work from home and as a result I get a lot of help for my personal care.

Hope all are well. Prayers for those who are not!

I'll try to get back soon, but balancing the typing of my reports and my excessive e-mail lists and fora is difficult. I end up copy-pasting one post to several places to avoid too much strain on finger, wrists and elbows!

Attached are three pics of Emmy, my wonderful, wonderful service dog! First, nudging on the light switch on the wall - great for when my shoulders or elbows don't let me lift my arms. Second, retrieving my dropped cane. Third, retrieving my dropped keys. And she enjoys doing all this! Just WOW!!

I'll write again as soon as I can!