Decking the halls

Christmas is just around the corner, and we are behind on decorating.  That was always something I did, and it's a difficult transition for the family.  Still, Dolan said he'd do the outside lights today, and Caroline decorated inside a bit.  Paul gets to do the tree! So hard to accept that I can't do any of it now.

Monday morning my serious wheelchair is due to be delivered.  Thank you, MUS BC/BS!  I am ready to move to it largely because my ankles really don't do well in the Jazzy all day at work and social events.  The new chair will allow me to raise my legs now and then.  Wahoo!!

Still enjoying working with students to help them succeed.  Attended the reception for December graduates yesterday.  One grad mentioned that he was the first person in his family ever to get a college degree.  That brought tears to my eyes: this is what our university us all about.  Actually changing the socioeconomic status of many of our students from low to middle class.  Despite the challenges the middle class faces, we are the backbone of the United States, and the more people who can be brought into this class, the stronger our country will be.

As for me, I can still stand up, although I need constant support (a wall, grab bars, a counter, a human to hold on to).  I am glad I can still be vertical!  My legs will support my weight a bit longer.

As the year winds down, I am still so very thankful for all I have, and feel blessed.  I have the opportunity to know pretty much what will happen to me, and have made my peace with it.  At this point, I want no tubes, feeding or otherwise.  I want to go naturally as much as possible.  Holding on to life with artificial means is repellent to me.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and that you count all your blessings often.  Merry Christmas!