Fourteen years ago yesterday, Joanne and I meet at a morning church service. Latter that evening we had our first date. We didn’t realize it yet, but we were to be a couple from then on.
We celebrate December 21 each year in addition to our wedding anniversary. This year we exchanged gifts then went out by ourselves to a local Italian restaurant we knew to be easily handicap accessible. This was our second outing sans chaperon since 11-11-11. Instead of doing a board transfer, I stood to get in and out of the car. I had fun showing off to Joanne.
This year was much better than last year when I was in the hospital with very, very limited movement.
The pictures below are of us yesterday posing by the Christmas tree, and exchanging gifts.
Please note that I am standing unaided in these pictures. Joanne is holding on to me just because she likes me – not because I needed it. True, the walker is nearby, but still a few feet away. I can stand still and use my arms fairly well for a few minutes. I can also take a couple of steps without any support, but that requires Lupita hovering, ready to catch me.
The white straps on my legs are so I can pick up and move my legs with my hands. These are a must for getting in and out of the car. The bed also.
In one picture you see Joanne opening a necklace gift. I strung the beads to make it, so that makes it a special gift. Joanne recognized that not only was stringing the beads a feat for my hands, but also for my eyes, being as poor as they are. I had became concerned when I realized how tiny the holes and thread were, but it seems my eyes have improved. Lupita did all the things I couldn’t - like cut the wire, crimp, and attach the clasps.
Joanne wore the necklace to dinner last night and to work today.
I’m through writing now…
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