Wow - What a year! September 2011

It has been 9 months since my last post and 10 months since my friend Gayla had her stroke.- Wow - What a year! I came back from Texas to help my friend, and slowly became her guardian, conservator, trustee, and 24/7 caregiver.Her recovery has included a lot of ups and downs with my attitude to match. This has been the hardest chapter of my life, but also the most gratifying in so many ways. I have learned alot about myself and others as well as much about the medical and legal systems. My hat is off to U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor, a wonderful place indeed. The best news is that Gayla continues to improve and I believe that the goal of her living independently on her own one day will be reached!

The Starship RV is in storage at my lake lot, 25 feet from the water's edge. She sits there empty, patiently awaiting a future time of travels. Soon she will move to other storage as she is only allowed to be there from May 1st to September 30th.of each year. The African Queen boat is in the water there and has had very limited use this year, mainly when Gayla wanted to sit out on the water in the sun.

The Amphicar also stayed dry most of this year. The limited times Amphi did get wet all seem very memorable. They include a parade of 5 Amphi's down the chain of lakes, the Le Concours de Livingston show, and some very special outings with friends and family.

Spanky the wiener dog has mostly recovered from last years problems. Although he still has health issues, he still is aging well and has proven to be quite the therapy dog for all. He is well known at many local medical institutions. His 12th birthday is coming up in November.

Thats my news, I wish you much happiness and love.


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