Update for February, 2010

Thank you if you haven't given up on me for not updating better than I have.
The Feb. 3 surgery didn't happen. It was postponed due to a new policy in which all new types of implants have to be approved by a review board. The board meets the third week of the month. So, will we have a new date soon? Who knows.
I have entertained thoughts that I could get by without having this wrist and elbow fixed, with about 50% use of my arm. That changed a few weeks back: I tripped and fell landing on my left hand. Feeling the floating broken bones ram into my wrist , elbow and shoulder quickly convinced me that I need to have it fixed. Everything was very sore after that. Even my reconstructed right wrist which hadn't bothered me before this is still sore.
With a choice, I don't want to be this vulnerable for the rest of my life. I've known all along I shouldn't fall, because neither hand can support my weight. Now I know why.
In the meantime we have started working on the physical construction at the hostel and that's exciting. We spent all morning with several firefighters and John pounding off the interior latt and plaster in the old upstairs dorm so we can re-wire and put in new plumbing, etc. I stayed downstairs working on a grant proposal to the Arkansas Historicl Preservation Program and standing by to be a gofer when needed. Just think, before long there will be neat young and old travelers from around the country and the world sleeping in our beautiful old 1917 fireshouse in
MacArthur Park.
John's son, Jack, (who is JRF IV) and his 12 year old son, J.R. (who is JRF V !!) have moved in with us until Jack can get better from complications from diabetes. We're enjoying them. And yea, J.R. got into Williams Magnet school!!
J.R. has been putting out seed and loves watching all the many many birds visiting us. He and John bought a neat bird book last week. Sat. was our first sunny day, so John and J.R. climbed Mt. Pinnicle and loved being outside.
I have lots of news to add, but will wait until my next entry.
I am so grateful to be alive and for our dear family and friends.
Love and appreciation to all,
Linda