Monday, August 11, 2008

a new home

Hello...
 
 
It's been a while since I mass e-mailed folks, so I thought it was about time to send another message...mostly so you know my new address.  Word on the street is that I am not to be stopped from biking everywhere I can.  It's hard to believe I was on crutches a month ago, though I still feel the reason why.  Six months of crutches and four weeks of physical therapy, and now I am doing immensely better and am capable of living on my own even.  I have a little problem area, which my PT now thinks may be a weak low back rather than a "lazy butt".  Fourth of July was my independence day: my first night in my new place, though I keep laundry/game dates with Betty on a regular basis.  I am getting back into the groove of life and soon will join the club of car owners again (God willing), which will get me even further than my bike. 
 
Work in the gardens has been great.  Even in my own plot of pots in the backyard, I have tomatoes ripening.  Hopefully the broccoli and squash will not be far behind, and then the lettuce, beets, and spinach get September.  I am grateful I was able to work with the kids in the garden for the end of our sessions, but they start school next week, so things are taking on a new shape at work. 
 
Jazz in the Park is over, so yesterday we had our first other gathering of the family.  Attached is a picture from our family gathering last night: Tom, me, Ahna, Oren, (baby) Ezra, Gabe, Char, Hafner, Claire, Jennifer, and Mary.  Wednesday night we will begin our tradition of dinners again.  I think I will have to hit the thrift store to get some more dishes before next week when it is my turn to cook. 
 
Feel free to reply with a note of what you have been up to and how summer has treated you.  For Denver friends - any ideas of how to celebrate the DNC besides getting out of town?  I hope you are all well, and many thanks for those who helped and prayed me through my recovery and move.   tori
 
 
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