November 28, 2025

                It is a good cool morning here in Hewitt Texas.

                We had a good Thanksgiving celebration yesterday and we hope you did also.

                There is nothing new here at the homestead today although I might have Alex come over and do some yard work. Part of the back 40 is still growing, so we may have him mow. There are other projects that we need to get done like some, not all, the Christmas decorations could be set up. Finding the needed items is a challenge. I know the Christmas trees are in the very back of the shed and there are many items in front of them that would need to be moved out of the shed and then replaced. Since I know where things are located I would need to do the work. Also, I know how I want the not used items placed back into the shed.

                I do know that the decorations that go on the Christmas tree are in a closet, but where in the closet I do not know.

Is that too much work for a senior ole person?

Well, I will stop for now, we hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 27, 2025

                It is Thanksgiving Day and it is also a good morning. I am sitting here at the computer at 11:00am, so it is late morning. We are waiting for the family to arrive currently.

In prep of the families' arrival, I did use the leaf blower to remove some leaves and debris from the driveway and the front sidewalk. I also went to the grocery store for some sweet tea and a gallon of milk. Returning to the house, I took a short nap and then I vacuumed the floors. The table is set with the plates and eating utensils. We had decided to use paper plates and throw away utensils so there would be much less clean up after the meal.

My favorite wife is dressed and sitting in the wheelchair waiting for things to start. As usual the pain from the sciatic nerve problem is the most debilitating. Any time she attempts to get out of a chair onto another, there is pain. If we could get rid of the sciatic nerve problem things would be a lot better.

Our families did make it here and we had a very good meal with a lot of interesting conversations. They brough all the food and they did most of the clean up after the meal was over. A good day with our family.

That's it for now, we hope you have had a happy Thanksgiving and a safe day.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 26, 2025

                Good Wednesday morning to all, I might put a photo of a flower in this post.

                In review of yesterday, we took my favorite wife to the doctor's office yesterday. When I say we I mean my son David and I, since my favorite wife can get into and out of his car with a little help. We did not see the doctor, but we saw his PA, which means Physician Assistant. We saw the leg with about 50 staples in it. They did not stitch the leg, instead they stapled all the cuts. The staples were removed and there is no infection. The leg is doing ok but it will be a while before she will be allowed to walk on it.

                Different topic: we have talked with a lady who will clean our house for us while my favorite wife is in recovery mode. This lady can't start until Monday, so I vacuumed all the floors today. I did get a bunch of dog hair as Tres does shed a lot.  

                I probably should go to the store today but since it is the day before thanksgiving, I assume there will be no parking up close and too many people there shopping.

                Speaking of Thanksgiving, we will be having the meal here at our house, but we are not doing the cooking. Dave and his family, along with Patrick and Karla, will be cooking and bringing the food. I believe there will be 10 people here and the house will be overflowing with people.

                Thinking about the possibility of food, my favorite wife could not come up with something she wanted for breakfast this morning, so I went and got a breakfast burrito. She said her mouth was burning due to the hot sauce.  

                Another subject: I did water the plants in the so-called hot house yesterday afternoon and while I was in the hot house I took a photo of a pretty bloom.

                Well, I guess that is all for now, we hope you have a good and safe day.

Don the Ford    

May to day be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 25, 2025

                Good morning to all, we hope everyone has a good day.

                Yesterday was another day of sitting around for my favorite wife, as she still can't walk on the broken leg. She will be going to the Doctor today and we hope the news is good. We do not know if they will be removing any of the staples today, but they will be removing the dressing from the injury, and we will get to see it for the first time.

                Speaking of doctors, I did go to the eye doctor yesterday and they did all the tests and as usual, they took some photos of my eyes. The Doctor said everything seems to be normal and I will go back in 9 months. They dilated my eyes, and it took several hours for my eyes to get back to normal.

                We had some friends come to the house today and they brought food for us. The food was a Mexican Cornbread Casserole, this was the first time we had it, and it is good. It seems as if all our neighbors are good people. I will also say when they bring food, they bring a lot of food. We have not been without food since she got out of the hospital.

                Speaking of food, I have a photo of our dog Tres as he was watching my favorite wife eating. He was very focused on her hoping she would drop something.

                We did get more rain yesterday and it was about ¾ inch. I have not needed to run the lawn sprinklers for a few days now, maybe I am saving some money.

                Well, I guess I should stop for now, we hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

                Thanks to everyone for your prayers. One of my prayers is that the Lord will bless anyone who prays for another person.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 23, 2025

                It is a cool good morning here in Hewitt, with a temp of 50 degrees.

                We did get some work done yesterday as noted in yesterday's post.

                We had a visit from another neighbor and good friends yesterday afternoon, and they brought food. The soup was known as steak soup, yes it had pieces of steak in it and it was good; they also brought other items such as cookies. We are blessed with neighbors who are also good friends.  

                Since my favorite wife can't get up and walk, we have been doing very little other than sitting in the chairs and watching TV. We both tend to drift off into sleep while sitting there.

                If anything exciting happens, we will attempt to notify you. I am stopping for now, we hope you have a good day and please stay safe in all you do.

Thanks again for your prayers.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 22, 2025

Good day to all, it is after 2:30 before I start this short post.

                Today's activities: I did get Alex to come over and do some yard work; he did pickup sticks from the front yard and then he mowed. The mowing was with the grass catcher on the mower, so he removed most of the leaves in the yard. He then trimmed the front yard, and it looked very nice. Alex then removed most of the fall decorations from the yard and took them to the shed.

                At the shed we did get some Christmas lights out, these lights are the lights that go on the roof edge and around the flower beds. We verified that we had the supplies needed to install the lights, but we did not install them, that will be done in a day or two.

                Yesterday our good friends and neighbor came to our rescue with some taco soup. It was good yesterday evening and again today at noon. They also brought some corn bread to eat with the soup, and it was outstanding. They also brought a dessert that had a flavor like lemons, but it had no lemons in it. It is a blessing to have good friends.

                My favorite wife is still having pain in her back from the sciatic nerve problem. The leg with the broken bone hurts at times, but the back pain seems to be the worst pain. It is most prominent when we help her move from one place to another. She can't walk so her movement is in the wheelchair.

                I guess that is all for now, we hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

                Thanks to everyone for your prayers, they help.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 21, 2025

                We are having a good rainy morning, and we needed the rain. We only got a little over 3 inches of rain and there is water standing in the back 40.

                We are learning to adjust to this new way of living, it is sometimes difficult when a person cannot get up out of a chair and do the things they have always done. We are adjusting to this situation and hopefully it will not be too long before we are back to normal or at least close to normal. I am learning new things daily.

                Another good friend brought us some chicken and tea yesterday afternoon for our supper. All of our neighbors are friends, and some are like family. Big thanks to my good friends.

                Plans for today, I do need to go to the store for a couple things for my wife, other than that just be here for my favorite wife.

                We hope you have a very good day and please stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May to day be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 20, 2025

                Good day from our home we are not at the hospital.

                When I arrived that the hospital yesterday morning my favorite wife had finished her breakfast and was very happy. She was laughing and kidding around as a lady was there discussing her medicine list with her.

                I just learned that I would need to remove the wrap that covers her bandages and replace it every other day when at home. This wrap goes from her foot to above her knee. I have watched them take the wrap off and put it back on several times, and they gave me a paper with instructions. It sounds like I will be doing a lot for a while. They gave me some new wrap to use.

                We have learned that she will need to go to the doctor (surgeon) on the 25^th at 11:00am. That will be the first time we have seen the area of the incision. David will take her there in his car as the seats in the truck and van are too high for her to get onto. Luckly, Dave is on vacation next week.

                They brought us a knew wheelchair a little before we got ready to leave yesterday afternoon, the insurance covers that.

                At home things are very difficult for me as any time we attempt to move Donna she has very bad pain. The pain has very little to do with her leg, it is her back and the sciatic nerve pain. If we could get rid of that we would be way ahead.

                My favorite wife is not allowed to walk on that broken leg but she can stand on it.

                Today I have been attempting to do my normal things and do her normal things too. I do not know why but as soon as I begin to work here in the house I start to sweat and yes, the air conditioner is on. Today I have divided out pills by morning and evening I need to go to the store and get some vitamin D pills, and a few other items. I washed two loads of clothes and dried them, I vacuumed the floors, and I watered the potted plants in the hot house, I took Alex to school, and I helped my wife in and out of the chairs. I could say I made lunch, but I just warmed up leftovers from last night's supper. A neighbor brought us a shepherd's pie, salad and breakfast. Neighbors be good!

                I am tired and I am not done.

I have a photo of a flower. The photo is not as pretty as the bloom, but I am posting it anyway.

I will stop for now and see if I can get some rest. We hope your day has been good and you have stayed safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 19, 2025

                Is it a good morning where you are? It is a good morning here!

                Let us look at how yesterday started. I did get a cup of coffee from the star coffee place, and I did get Alex to school on time. I did start the Fords ole van and back it out of the garage as it had not been started for a while and then I swept up the leaves from the garage floor. I used the leaf blower to get the small debris out.

                I went through the mail and was able to toss some items out, and I found one bill to pay.  

                I did go through the house with the wheelchair, and I am able to get to most of the places except for the toilets. They are providing us with a seat that will be used for the toilet until she can walk. My favorite wife did very good in yesterday's morning practice and they say I will be involved in the practice today.

                This afternoon we will be heading home. I hope I have everything ready. We tried to get my favorite wife into the Ford's ole pickup, but the seat was too high, and she could not get in. David will come and pick her up this afternoon as his car is much lower. A friend has called and will bring some food on Saturday for my favorite wife and I, that means I do not need to attempt to cook something.  

                Well, I need to get going and get Alex to school, we hope you have a very good day and stay safe in all you do.

    We apricate everyone's prayers!

Don the Ford    

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 18, 2025

                Good morning from us to you, we hope your day will be safe and happy.

                Monday morning after dropping Alex off at school I drove to the post office to get stamps. Stamps acquired I headed to the hospital, and I walked to my favorite wife's room. I opened the door, and she was lying there in a dark room asleep; it was 8:30am. Next to her bed was her breakfast, it had been there for at least an hour, and it was cold. No one had come in to get her ready to eat. I did complain and they have now put a note on the door to wake her when breakfast is served.

                Yesterday they showed her how to get into and out of a vehicle, they said we may go outside tomorrow and try getting into our truck, we are not going home it is just practice. They have loaned me a wheelchair to take to the house and see where we will have problems getting around. My favorite wife will not be able to walk for quite a while.

                I also missed another bible study meeting Monday evening.

                Today I will take Alex to school and then it will be another day here at the hospital. We hope the rehab helps when we do get back home.   

I guess I should stop for now. We hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

                                Thanks for the prayers.

Don the Ford

May to day be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 17, 2025

Good morning to all, we hope everyone has a good day.  

                Yesterday (Sunday) was a day of doing nothing at the hospital and we were both bored all day. That afternoon I decided to go to the store and get a few things like cat and dog food, and some milk and breakfast sandwiches for me. I thought someone would come up and visit my favorite wife while I was gone but no one dropped by. I did get a few items and took them to the house. I did feed Tres about an hour early and he did not seem to care that it was early. I then went into Waco and got a couple sandwiches and took them back to the hospital where we both ate one. A few minutes later they brought her supper, and my favorite wife did not eat any of it, as she was already full.

                I guess on Sunday the employees at the hospital do not do much, during the week they come in and out of the room at least every hour but they do not on Sunday. I will be glad to get the house ready and then get her home.  

This morning, I need to take Alex to school so I will be a little later than usual to get to the hospital. I also need to get some stamps so I can mail a bill or two.

                I have no idea what the rehab will be today, it is mostly showing her how to get up and sit down and put on her clothes. They have given her some tools to help put on her socks, shoes and pants without bending over. She is not allowed to walk on the broken leg, but she can stand on it when moving from a chair to the bed and so on.  

                Well, I guess I will get going, we hope you have a good day and be safe in all you do. We do appreciate all your prayers.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 16, 2025

                The weather is very nice on this Sunday morning, so, we wish you a good morning.

                We have no big plans for the day; we will sit around here in the hospital and do nothing all day while my favorite wife complains about the food. She has been eating it even though it is not tasty.

                I did clean a few things in the homestead this morning and I wish we had a wheelchair at the house so I could push it around making sure I will be able to get her around when she get back home. There are many things that may be a small problem like a doll standing near a door and so on.  

                Tres and I went out to the front yard this morning and he left a deposit while we were out there. I need to get the yard man over to do some yard work, but he doesn't drive so I will need to be home.

                I will stop for now and start enjoying this day of doing nothing. We hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 15, 2025

                We wish you all a good afternoon and hope your day went well.

                As you may have noticed, I did not send a post this morning. I arrived at the hospital believing my favorite wife would not need to do any PT today, but we were wrong. We spent all morning that is up to 11:00am in rehab. They said Sunday will be a day of rest for my favorite wife.

Our son Patrick arrived and after a short visit I went home to move some items around to make the room accessible for a wheelchair. The work was difficult, and I was very tired when I completed the project.  

                Now when I say completed, I finished the things I wanted to do today and there are several other things I will need to do. The old house will be difficult to access with the wheelchair.

                Dave and Claire also came to visit while I was gone.

                My favorite wife is doing good and there is a possibility she will be coming home this week and that is why I need to get things ready. I also need to wash some items tonight, and I don't really know how to operate the washing machine.    

                I received a call today from an ole friend of mine. When I say ole, I mean a friend from when I was a teenager. It was a good conversation, and this was not the only call an ole friend.

                I will stop for now and wish you a good evening, please stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 14, 2025

                This morning is starting to look good, so we will offer you a good morning.

                What has the Don done this morning? Well, he got up and made a cup of coffee and watched the TV for about 15 minutes. He then got dressed and checked the cat's litter box; someone has to do it. Knowing that the flowers in the hot house needed to be watered, he proceeded outside and watered all the plants. Since he did not sit at his desk this morning, he did not get a breakfast sandwich and put it in the microwave for his breakfast. Yep, he forgot to eat breakfast! Leaving the homestead for the hospital he decided to stop at the Star coffee place and get a cup. Arriving at the hospital he went to the check in, and the lady looked at him and said, "you are here to see Donna". Wow, I guess she has a good memory, and I have checked in many times.

                Yesterday: My favorite wife was not happy with the rehab workout, as her sciatic nerve was irritated and that caused a lot of pain. The broken bone in her leg isn't causing pain at this time.

                We do not know what the schedule is for the day, they bring us a schedule each morning for that day's schedule. They do not do any rehab over the weekend.

                I had been trying to determine where I will move a cabinet that is in the way when we have the wheelchair at the house. I had commented that I did not know where to put it after I removed all the items, and my favorite wife suggested that I could move the exercise bike that is in the bedroom and put the cabinet there. She has a good idea so I will attempt to do that.  

                Well, I will stop for now, we hope you have a good and safe day, and thanks for all the prayers.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 13, 2025

                Good morning to all, our day is starting off nicely and we hope yours is also.

                Yesterday's rehab went well, my favorite wife did good, and we started again today. On a slightly different subject we were talking about our dog and my favorite wife said I bet he misses me. We decided to make a short video of her talking to the dog. When I showed him the video he had an odd look and he was kind of looking around like where is she at, as he heard her voice.

                Different topic: There are Several things I need to do here at the house before my favorite wife comes home from the hospital. But spending the day at the hospital with her keeps me from doing things here at the house. I did get Away from the hospital yesterday for a while, I came home and fed the dog and then went back and sat with her.

                We are very thankful for all the calls and prayers from our friends.

                I guess I should get going, I am taking Alex to school before I head to the hospital. We hope you have a good day and please be safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May to day be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 12, 2025

Good morning to all.

                Donna has gone through her first physical therapy session, and it was very tiring for her. She went through a second therapy yesterday which will include taking a shower and that was good.

                I have been very tired and sleepy due to the long days here at the hospital. 7:00 am to 9:00 or 10:00 pm. That is a lot of hours, and I haven't been getting any naps.  

                My favorite wife received another very pretty flower, and I will provide you with a photo.

 

                 Well, I am back at the hospital, and I had a good night's sleep for a change, and I feel much better. This morning, I took my time getting ready to go and that helped me. I did some measuring areas like doors and hallways to make sure my favorite wife could get through the house in a wheelchair. We will need to move a couple of items to make room for a wheelchair. Never any rest for an ole senor person.

               There are fall decorations in the house and I know my favorite wife will want them removed, and some Christmas decorations in their place. Finding the correct place to put the fall decorations is one thing and then I will need to bring Christmas decorations from the shed to the house.

                They have scheduled today's rehabs, and she is in one now. Donnas seems to be in a good mood this morning, a very positive mood. She suggested that I get a video of her speaking to the Dog Tres and then show it to him tonight. I wonder how he will respond.

                Odd note: for some reason I feel as if I am out of town when I am here at the hospital. It is that I am inside and not seeing any of the usual views and driving home in the dark. I said it was odd.   

                Well, I guess that is it for now, have a good day and please stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 11, 2025

                Here we are starting another good morning in the hospital, we hope your morning is bright and shiny.

                Yesterday's events: I went to the Hospital early morning to see how my favorite wife was doing, and she was still sleepy. They did come in and do some rehab with her and later a lady came in and said they were working with the doctor and the insurance to get her started on rehab three times a day.

                On a different subject we have received calls from many friends and some that we have worked with in years past. It is nice to hear from all these people.

                Topic change: a friend came in and stayed with my favorite wife while I went home. Back at the house I did have a sandwich to eat, and I also took a shower. After the shower I went to the hair stylists and allowed her to cut my hair. While I was in the chair I almost went to sleep as she was removing hair from my head. Yes, I needed a nap, and the hair removal felt good.

                Back at the hospital I decided to start on this posting. They will probably be moving my favorite wife to another area of the hospital (aka rehab).

                My favorite wife received a very nice bouquet of flowers yesterday and I will provide a photo.

                 Bible study was on Monday night and it was the first one during this study period that I missed. I guess we can't make them all.  

                They moved my favorite wife to the rehab area of the hospital yesterday afternoon late and she is not happy. There are some changes that she will need to get use to.

                We will see what happens on this first day of rehab. We have been told that she will receive three hours of rehab, one hour at a time, and this rehab as I understand it is to make her able to do small things enabling her to be able to go home and get back to her almost normal life.

                I learned that our bible study group are praying for here complete recovery. We appreciate any and all prayers from anyone.

                The doctor is here and asking all types of questions. I guess it all starts now.

While I am here, I am unable to do small things at home so I hope to be able to get away for a couple hours each day to do things like by a few groceries or learn how to use the washing machine. Wow things can change.

Well, I will attempt to stop for now, we hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 10, 2025

            Good morning to one and all on what was to be a freezing cold day. We did not get to freezing we did get to 40 in Hewitt. I did wear a coat to the hospital this morning.

I haven't eaten much for the last few days; I have a normal breakfast but nothing at the hospital.  

            Being at the hospital we do not get to sit outside so I have not had an adult beverage since Wednesday evening, and we have not waved at any friends. Speaking of friends, we have received a bunch of calls from neighbors and friends, even friends we haven't seen for a while. We are thankful for all the kindness being shown to us.

            Having the computer here gives me something to do when my favorite wife is sleeping. One thing I did while she was sleeping was a photo of me just for you…

            Our dog Tres is wondering what is going on with us, both gone all day and most of the night. Dave has been feeding the dog every afternoon and we appreciate that.

             Sunday, we have visits from a neighbor and her daughter and from Patrick and Karla.  

            I need to get my hair cut; I was going to get my hair cut last Friday but that did not happen. I might be able to get away from the hospital today and go to the hair stylists. I do not like to leave my favorite wife here all alone, even though the meds they are giving her seem to make her sleep a lot.

            Thanks for the prayers. We hope you have a good day and stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford  

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 9, 2025

                Let's see if it is another good morning, it is cool and windy outside this morning and the sun isn't up yet, but we are still wishing you a good morning and a good day.

                Well, we were in the hospital yesterday and we had a couple of visitors. I should note, a visitor who came Friday brought some very nice flowers.

                My favorite wife will be staying here at the hospital for a while; they will be doing rehab trying to get her back to normal body functions and improve her strength.

                I did get away from the hospital for a couple hours yesterday to do some things at the homestead. There were two friends who stayed with my favorite wife while I went to the house. Not being at home during most of the day right now and half of the night means nothing gets done. Heck Tres the dog is wondering what we are doing.

I was able to water the flowers in the hot house, and I shut the door getting ready for the upcoming winter weather. I checked the heat lamp and made sure it would work. They have said we will be close to freezing in a day or so.

                I vacuumed the floor in the house, not the hot house but the real house. I did write some checks for some bills that needed to be paid, which my favorite wife usually does. I got a couple things that my favorite wife wanted me to bring to the hospital, and I got the computer to bring with me to the hospital. Bringing the computer allows me to work on this post while my favorite wife is sleeping.

                We have had calls from many friends, some of them we have not talked with in a long time, you know real friends from the past. We do appreciate prayer from everyone. We are expecting Patrick and Karla to come up and visit today.

                I guess that is all for now, please pray for Donna's recovery. We hope you have a good day and please stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford

May today be better than your best day, but not as good as tomorrow.

November 8 2025

                It is a good morning here in the hospital, my favorite wife is eating her breakfast, which consists of fruit and apple juice. The doctor was here, and he said things look good, we will be here for a couple more days, and maybe longer. Longer if we get her to take the rehab.   

                For that one person who doesn't know, we are in the Scott and White Hospital and my favorite wife has broken her leg and has had surgery which they said was a success.

                What happened: My favorite wife and a friend had gone to a rest home with a bunch of stuffed animals which they were donating. The nursing home was excited to get them. Donna and Nellie were walking down a hall when one of Donna's shoes stuck to the floor as she was attempting to take a step. As her foot pulled out of the shoe it kept her from taking a step, she tripped and fell on her right knee. Broken femur and knee cap. She was transported by ambulance to the hospital. Now we are praying for a quick recovery.

                We have had several friends and family come to visit and we have had many calls from friends; we are thankful for all our friends!

                I will attempt to change the topic and show you a photo of a bush that I have seen, and it reminds me of a mummy from Egypt.

                Well, I guess I should stop for now, we hope you have a good day and that you stay safe in all you do.

Don the Ford