Today went much better than expected. Snow was predicted but all we had was low temperatures, 24 when we left at 8. Got to Texas Oncology at 10:15 for the 10:45 meeting. Lou got her blood tests and met with Dr. Hancock who gave her a great report. He also commented that his father had had kyphoplasty 3 years ago and it fixed his back immediately. We keep hearing these stories and plan for the best next Friday.

We got to Macaroni Grill at 11:30 before the crowd and had an excellent Valentine's lunch. Of course I had to have chocolate cake for dessert. Took most of it home. It was dropping snow flakes as we drove back to Harris for the CT scan. Completed that by 2. Waited for a while and I checked with preop and they took Lou early. She got in by 2:30 and we left the hospital by 4:10. No snow and a smooth ride home. I lit the fireplace and we are enjoying watching Andy Griffith and Mash.

Yesterday after Kiwanis and setting up for our Meet the Author event the deer feeders I ordered online came in. After my nap I got them installed so that the deer would have food today. I put a new controller on the feeder here at the house and installed a new self feeder near the picnic table. Monday afternoon I put 5 bluebird boxes up. We saw several bluebirds at the bird bath this week.

The weather is supposed to be good for the trip to FW for surgery Friday. Our daughter, Kathy, called to say she would be there for the surgery. We will probably both spend the night with her. Saturday will be a joyous trip home pain free. God willing.