Finally some snow
Today was a snow clearing day. finally enough snow to clear. We have a 1000 ft driveway and I use our ATV (Quad bike for those down under) with a plow on it to clear things. As I was out there today with my heated gloves and socks I couldn't help but think back to the first snow after my stroke. I remember Lesley and I walking down the driveway together with the snowblower, (we had no ATV at the time) since I could not operate the controls on the left side since my left hand was not working at the time. So Lesley walked on the right side of the blower and I walked (very slowly) along the left side using my good (right hand). We had to use the slowest speed, since I was not very stable or able to walk with any speed at the time. It took us most of a day, but we got it done together. After a few months, I was again able to do it alone.
A few medical items, I now get gout attacks on the left big toe joint a few times a year. I have read that tart cherry juice concentrate helps the condition, and so far it has. A nusance, but I get on with it. Also now have AFib of the heart, and am on some meds to control it. The doc said if you live a non active life, it won't affect you. I told him I try to live a active life and am not a couch potato. He then said well "we have to treat it then". I told him yes, one stroke in a lifetime is enough. And so we are treating it. Seems to be OK now.
Anyway time to go now.
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