Busy, Somewhat Emotional Week!

Wednesday, I decided not to go to Curves.  I felt like I needed some extra rest. Ken and I left at 8:45 to go to Lancaster General Hospital for Ken's heart cautherization.   His appointment was supposed to be around 9:30, but we knew it could be anytime throughout the day depending on emergencies and if many other patients needed extra procedures.  They said he was next at 11:00, but the procedure never got started until 1 - a bit of a nerve wracking time.  Jamie and Cali sat with me in the waiting area while he was in the cath lab.  I appreciated having them to "distract" me.  He was in for 1 1/4 hours so I knew they were doing something to correct some problem.  They were able to do the procedure through his wrist instead of the groin (much less risk for bleeding) and they found that one of his main arteries was 99% blocked!  He was a huge risk for a heart attack.  We were so thankful that the problem was found and treated before Ken had a major problem.  We left the hospital at 7, the amount of time needed for him to receive some necessary medicine and to be sure that there was no more bleeding at the entry sight!  He felt good enough that we stopped for dinner on the way home.

Thursday morning we met Sam and Kathy for breakfast and had such a nice time.  Then Ken and I went to Costco and were home by 12.  By then Ken was tired and ready for a nap.  I worked on jewelry.  We were so thankful for the phone calls and e-mails from so many of our friends both here at home and on the road.  We are truly blessed.

Friday I headed to Curves and Ken had breakfast with his friend, Gary.  Then Ken ran lots of errands and I cleaned the apartment and did laundry.  We took a walk in the afternoon and then headed to Jamie's.  She invited Ken and I and Lanie's family for a family get together before we leave for Florida.  We were there in time to meet Bria at the bus stop.  Jamie is such a gracious hostess and we all had a fun time.

Our 4 precious granddaughters on the stone wall at the
back of Jamie and Dane's property.  The Cocalico Creek
is behind them where they do some canoeing!

Eating outside with the light from their camping lanterns!

Today, Saturday, Ken met with some of his high school buddies for breakfast and I walked to a local elementary school to watch Dane and Bria and Cali do a charity run.  Ken joined us after his breakfast.  It was another fun time and Bria won 1st place in her run.  We went to get Waldo and Bring him to the apartment so we can start loading him to before leaving for Florida on Tuesday.  Then Ken and I did the 2 mile Artisan Porch Walk around Lititz where crafters were displaying and selling their homemade items in their yards on on their porches.  It was a great event. Then I spent several hours at Michaels and AC Moore purchasing jewelry supplies! Then we had a relaxing evening at home!

Bria and Cali at the Charity Run.  Bria got 1st and Cali placed 4th!

Ken has a follow-up appointment with his cardiologist on Monday and with his blessing (He already knows we planned to leave on Tuesday and he was alright with that) we will be on our way early Tuesday morning!  Hallelujah!  We are ready!