New Years luch

We are cooking a fresh pork loin with Blackeyed peas, sweetpotato biscuts& fresh bread for New Years! Come over for some fun and great food.p

someone please bring one of the following; chips and dip,soda, green vegtable, pie.

Rick's having surgery, AGAIN. Ugh!!

A quick note to let everyone know what is going on with me, Rick, over Christmas. I will be getting my 3rd arthroscopic surgery on my right knee, on Dec 17th to clean it out and remove debris which is causing it to lock up and preventing me from straightening it past an angle of 55°. This is a very critical surgery as it will determine the course of treatment for my knee 8 weeks later. Some time in February we will begin Phase II of the treatment of my knee. Depending on what the surgeon find either one of two things will happen.

1st option is: Since I do not have a anterior (outside) meniscus remaining and it is bone on bone, the surgeon will either break my tibia or femur and reset it to change the axis of my knee and how it handles weight bearing to put the stress on the inside of my knee where there is supportive tissue. Then at 50ish, total knee replacement

2nd option is: Partial knee replacement. Then at 50ish total knee replacement

The surgeon while in there will decide on the best course of treatment.

The impact on my career is this, if I complete physical therapy and regain total range of motion within 6 months, there should be not be any issues. If I do not regain total range of motion then the CG has the option to begin the process to medically retire me.

I have discussed it with my physical therapist and based on my commitment with regaining motion in my shoulder, he feel this is an obtainable goal.

My running days are over, psychologically this is a hard pill to swallow. I have never been one to be still and idle and I will have to augment my lifestyle as a husband, parent and a Coastie to accommodate my limitations. My goal it to WALK a 5k 6-8 months after surgery.

April is being extremely supportive and I love her dearly. She is putting up with my worn out body and not missing one step even with Aldyn. I thank her for everything she does for me.

I ask you not only keep me in prayer but also April and the kids.

Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Sweet Adelines Show

Holly and I are in our Sweet Adelines show on November 21. There is a 2:00 and a 7:00. It will be held at the Holiday Inn at Greenwich and Newtown Road. Check out our website www.virginiacoast.org to request tickets.

In case you would like to get away for the night, the hotel has blocked out some rooms for us at a rate of $68.00. Let me know if you want a room. The rate is good for Friday and Saturday nights. I have to know by next Tuesday if you want a room.

We will have a cast party in the restaurant following the show. Friends and family are always welcome. You guys are all invited, and I need to know if you plan to attend by the 16th.

party

On Augest 23rd at 2:00 to 5:00 PM we will be Richard's Birthday of 70 years.
No gifts please but feel free to donate to Trinty Lutheran School
Thank you Flo

Heading South

All Roads lead to Destrehan:

Leaving this morning for Louisiana this morning. It was great seeing everyone and look forward to seeing everyone the next time we come to visit.

We will be traveling in GOD's graces and your prayers.

As a pastor in Miami told us, "Go with GOD or don't go at all".

See you next time

Moving stinks! Although we have packers and movers, getting ready for them is a pain. This seems like it is the hardest move to date. Hope we get to see everyone before we head to the land of our forefathers.

Rick's upcoming events

To let everyone know whats happening.

Apr 8th Jane and her friends from England coming up for a boat ride

I'll be in town Apr 22-24 for a conference (40th birthday too)

Apr 27th in Portsmouth for a Physical for my Warrant promotion

May 4th - May 8th Vienna Va for a Federal Government Contract School

May30th - Jun 6th Houston Tx for Paint Inspector School

Jun 8th - 11am Warrant Officer Promotion ceremony at Chincoteague

Jun 25th 12pm Formal Change of Command ceremony at Chincoteague

As details emerge I will let everyone know.