I guess it was Thursday that we drove home. We just got up, ate breakfast, loaded the vehicles, and hit the road in some dreary weather. I-49 was flowing at the speed limit and by the time we got to Pineville the weather was beautiful. The rest of the trip was uneventful and we were home about 4:00.
The power was off. I heated left overs from Memaw's on the gas grill, and we laid down for a miserable night. I think possibly the heat had Gary coughing more than usual. I know that I was anxious about how he would fare in the heat, which actually wasn't bad since the day had been farely overcast and there was a bit of a breeze. The power came on about 8:30a.m. which was before we crawled out of the bed.
We were both worn out, but the cool air did make Gary more comfortable. I got things unpacked and called Tulane. The doc wants Gary to have a CAT scan Monday and we will see her Tuesday. Gary is having back pain and often is unable to get comfortable. He has taken the pain meds all week, although not as regularly as I think he should. He has absolutely no appetite and, of course, cannot eat if the pain is present when I get a meal ready. Maybe he's just finding the leftovers not appealing. I haven't been to the grocery store yet. I've tried to pick up the yard and ended up with sore muscles myself. We are a miserable pair.
Mark came by today. He does look tired, but otherwise is well. Sure enjoyed all the family we got to spend time with up north, and miss waking up to Isabella.
Those of you who will be heading to Houston please have a safe trip and carry our love and sympathies to the family there. I had hoped that Gary would feel like posting today, perhaps tomorrow. Appreciate hearing from everyone and hope to be spending more time at Tulane real soon.
With my apologies to our great friend Tall Pine Tree, Go away Ike!
Robbi
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Glad you guys are home and finally have power. Hope you get to stay home (but it looks unlikely, sorry). Good luck with the tests and doctors.
Just wanted you to know we were thinking of you. Really appreciate the blog, it is nice to hear from you.
Robbi you can only imagine how much grief I'm getting from my own family about that storm. I'm sure the NG folks are having their way with my name and polking plenty of fun too. That's OK, I will only be bad if they ask for it!! Just kidding, Sue wants that storm to go anywhere but LA. Hope things go well this week at Tulane. Praying for y'all.
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