Summer in our garden

I am enjoying the pea-patch behind our building. The sun is shining, skies are blue and the temperature is quite nice. Here is a picture of myself in this area. There were green and red tomatoes, zucchini squash and many different but very pretty flowers growing.

Know this wonderful weather won't be around for all year, but really enjoying it presently.

Talking on the phone

Saturday I enjoyed my visit with Betty & Doug outside in the beautiful sunshine. The trees were really green, and the flowers all ablaze with color. Everyone was outside enjoying the sunny weather! Summer is truly here in the Seattle area. We are expecting weather like this for more days in the week to come.

I got to talk with Randy, and left a phone message for Carol & Ken - we have a new canine in residence presently named Cricket. An older golden retriever, Cricket loves to greet us residents and visitors alike. It is fun to have Cricket around!

New Chair!

I am posting a picture of me in my new wheel chair. To say it is luxurious isn't giving it just due, I think. It has a high back with a pillow. The back can be adjusted to fit me - sleeping in this chair is NO problem! It has lovely wheels and a set of 2 safety wheels behind them in case the chair ever tips. It has great brakes, and I sit on a custom pad made just for this chair. The staff where I live love it and I am sure I will too!

Summer has finally come up here. We are having long strings of sunny, nice weather days, and there is even a "burn ban" that only occurs when it doesn't and isn't going to rain for many days. Betty & Doug come and visit me often, and I am doing well. Please come see me if ever in the area!

Voting is always something I like to participate in, and this time the ballot is about social services for veterans in Washington, so of course it is important to me! This picture is taken with Doug helping me complete the ballot - Betty & Doug bring it over and after I have completed it they mail it in for me.

I have been having some physical therapy for increasing my upper body strength, and the plan is to get me a new wheelchair soon (my old one has broken....). My new room, while smaller, is welcoming and I still enjoy visits. Please do come by and see me if you are ever in my area.