Happy Birthday, Mahal

Today is Frendell's birthday. I can't believe how fast time has flown by. This has been a very difficult year for him and I hope that this coming new year will be better for him. He has been my strength, my chauffeur, my nurse (when our other nurses went home), my comfort. He stays up at night when I can't sleep and every single night, he fixes my pillows so that I can get in the best position possible, so I can try to sleep. I can't even fix my pillows the way he fixes them. He makes me laugh and he does the chores without complaining. I know he's had so much stress and so many things to worry about. I feel bad that on his birthday, he has to take us to our PT appointment. I had hoped we could spend the day downtown, but we had therapy scheduled. Happy birthday, Mahal... I love you.

Last week, I went with him to his pastors retreat @ Camp Akita. He wanted me to go with him and in the end, I'm glad that I went. I met alot of the pastors wives and I enjoyed getting to know them. I was glad I had the opportunity to thank them personally for praying for me and sending me cards, especially right after my surgery. I met Nirma, Jose and Kym.. wives of the pastors Frendell usually hangs out with. Nirma has sent me several cards and I am glad I finally got to meet her. We got home Wednesday night. Thursday was therapy day and Friday, I got my cold again and I was exhausted with all that we did all week. This coming week is very busy... with treatment, PT and dr.'s appt all in one week. I'm glad I have more energy, and yet I notice that it still takes alot out of me and I still have to rest, and sometimes take a nap. I hope this gets better soon. My heel pain is still there and Dr. Ron has admonished me for wearing flip flops instead of supportive shoes. I do think I need to get inserts :-( The taping is helping, but it doesn't take the pain away. I'm very tired and hope that I can sleep soon... my stomach feels funny too... I hope I'm not getting the flu. I've been kinda nauseated all day.. and I don't get my treatment till Wed. Good night...