doctors

I am still having trouble with my blood pressure and I think my family dr. has given up on me But I went to see my kidney dr.(Dr. Twu).He put me on new meds and took me off the cardizem (which I had just filled). He now has me on a low potassium diet.He gavej me a list of fruit a vegetables to avoid,which makes moms job harder. But I'm hoping this one works. I like Dr. Twus attitude. He askes lots of questions and tries to explain what he wants done.

Friends and reunion

Jim and Shirley parked in frort of our trailer.
Shirley and Patsy - Barretts ready to leave.
Class of 1950 reunion at Willards July 08
Ray and Otis at Mayrys cottage.

So much has happened in the last two weeks, it's hard to remember it all.First, I went to the eye dr. and did not need a shot this time. Then Ray Kivela came through on his way to the reunion,and Jim and Shirley Barrett (our neighbors from Texas ) stopped in for three days. So we had to show them Ludington- beaches, P M river, White Pine village, and Gander Mt. fish tournament. Then they followed us up north and stayed on our properity with us in their motor home. One day they went to the island and one day we tried to show them the Soo. On the 25th we had my class reunion at Mayrys cottage. It was 58 years but at our age we figure we need them closer together. The 26 & 27 was Rudyard Days . Saw many friends and relatives and came home monday.

deck roof

The roof deck was done July1. Then we decided to paint the underside. One coat didn't look good,so we did another, It took three days but looks good. Also started a Facebook. now I'm wondering why. I have e-mail,a blog and Facebook

Blood pressure

Dr, Gentry changed my meds again, and it's workng. He increased my cardizum cd to 320mg, and my blood pressure was down to 131/62 this morning. Most mornings it's been around 200/86.
The garden is looking good. Should have raspberries in about a week.
The deck roof is still not on. Will have to call Floyed again.

U.P. trip

Our 51st anniversary. Taken at Trout Lake.

Our trailer
Henry and Otis Gwen and Haley

Ross

Friday we went to the U.P. to open our trailer.I was a little worried because we did not open it last summer and last fall a tree fell on it. Henry had cut the tree off, but did not go inside to see if there was any damage. Well we got there and had to cut the awning off because it was ripped . It wasn't much good anyway. When we got in it didn't look to bad. No leaks, but lots of flys and dirt.We had asked Henry if we could stay with them the first night, but didn't have to. Saterday we spent cleaning up inside and out, took a sauna and went to Trout Lake with Heny, Joe, Polly and Eugene for supper. Sunday we went to church then to Spragues to visit. Guen came out in the evening with Haley and Ross to visit. Monday , we worked in the morning , went to the casino in Brimley in the afternoon and went to see Prudy and have a sauna in the evening. Prudy had been to Kanasas to visit Annette and just got back. Tuesday we closed up and came home.

Shopping tests & garden

My tests in Muskegon were ok. ct scan and doppler of kidneys. Yesterday we met Cathy in Muskegon for her birthday dinner at the olive garden. We also went shopping . Mom got her dishwasher. It's a Sears kenmore ,18 inch portable. I got a mini cultivator for the garden. Cathy brought me another rhubarb root . Now I have to decided where to plant it. The garden is looking good. Peas and radishes are up and the rasberrys are looking great.Waitng for the weather to warm up so I can put in the tomatoes.

Blood pressure

Last thursday I went to caroiac rehab. I paid and signed up, Then the nurse took my blood pressure, which was 194 over 82. So she called Dr Gentrys office for an appointment. Mom had just made one for both of us and the nurse had to explain that I needed to see the Dr. before the 16th. So I got to see Gentry Friday morning at 8:30.He put me on Tekturna, a high blood pressure pill, Also going to Muskegon next tuesday for more tests . and see my nephrology doctor.Also got the report that my PSA is
0.2.