A new year...a new chapter

Well folks it has been a while as you know... And we have had a lot going on...Neil finally had his surgery at the end of last year. It has been a slow yet steady road to wellsville and it looks like we have a ways to go. So after some " dead air" I return to the blog...the old computer has been replaced with more convenient technology!

Neil went from being in a lot of pain for years and waiting for what felt like an eternity to going in for invasive surgery after a few days notice. They literally called and said, " got plans for next Thursday?" " No, why?" " See you for surgery, bring an overnight bag." " wha??? Ok!" And that was pretty much it.

They replaced a disk, wrapped a cage around his spine, secured it with what we hope is marine grade steel ( ha ha, you know what I mean) and slapped a few screws in. The result, a large incision and some serious down time.

Neil, being the stud that he is was moving around in no time, even though the first few days were shear hell, pain wise. He left the hospital confident to return to the boat with just a cane...and some horse tranquilizers to boot. The first week on board was awkward, but we have managed rather well. Getting him on the boat the first time and in the cockpit, then down the steps was challenging but rather easy...you see, being a sailboat which is prone to heeling and weather...we have hand rails and hand hold, well, everywhere! So pulling himself up, walking to the bathroom, bed, kitchen...well we are fairly handicap accessible...once you get in!

It has been about 6 weeks or so and he is doing well. We still have some time to see if this is all he will need there, and then we will focus on his neck area. It really has been quite taxing on the entire family. Emotions stemming from frustration to sadness to anger to happy to worried to excited to..... It's been a real roller coaster...and the ride isn't over yet....

So now that we are back in business....Internet wise...away we go starting a new year, a new chapter... Please join us, and thank you, to everyone who has cheered us on... You are so precious to me, to all of us, and we love you.