Today started early. I had a dental appt before 8am and had to check out for an hour. It was fortunate that Lally could stay another day and cover the watch. Marita doesn't want me wandering off, even with backup.
By the time I returned we were running a little late getting set. We were still having breakfast when Jim and Claudia arrived to spend the rest of the day with us. We raised the possibility of visiting Deniz' shop to get Marita out for a change. It was more than she could handle so we decided not to try. She is so fearful about going somewhere and not being able to return safely.
We took a lap in the backyard instead. The routine Marita likes is to set up a few chairs in back which she uses to rest and mark her progress on the walker. Her left side has weakened to the extent that she cannot move her foot forward with help. Still, she is trying to find exercise opportunities even if it tires her.


Jim and Claudia in the backyard



Prudy, Maryann, Frank, Lally and Gerry at dinner


Lynne stopped in briefly to drop off a few more shopping list odds and ends. I think we are covered for meals through the weekend now.