My Hannie Bannie

Hannah's back injury is now two weeks old. Since that time she has not only struggled with the pain of a compression fracture, but has also dealt with the aches, pains, and upset stomachs that come with taking pain medication and fighting stomach bugs and viruses. It is no understatement to say she is "sick of being sick." I was blessed to see her feeling like herself once again today.

I got up in time to meet Emma, but was soon informed that she was ill and would be staying home today. Mid-morning Hannah and I headed out to Webster together. First stop was the doctor's office in Webster to gather a doctor's signature for Bethany. There I talked with James' cousin Angel and kissed her forehead where she has a scar left by a "tennis racket wielding teenager" years ago. This has become a ritual for us, as each time we meet she tells the story of how I accidentally whacked her between the eyes over thirty years ago. (I think she really likes the kisses I started giving her a year or so ago.)

After a visit to the bank and a quick stop in BJ's Wholesale Club, Hannah and I hit the shopping plaza and visited Joanne Fabrics, Kohl's (I had Kohl's cash..), Target, Barnes and Noble, and Wegman's. From there we headed back toward home. The car wash line was much too long so the van is still covered with dirt and salt. I'll have it washed on a "not so beautiful" kind of day. I decided to stop in at the chiropractor's office and make Hannah an appointment. It was the lunch hour but they were in the office and were kind enough to talk with us for a few minutes and give her an appointment for next week.

In my ventures at the shopping center I came to the conclusion that one should make sure to save a couple hundred dollars or so to spend the week following Christmas. The sales are great and besides, it gives a good head start on the collection of gifts that will be needed next holiday season.