We arrived in Woodstock, Illinois on May 21st, got the trailer set up here at our son’s house, packed up our Grandsons, Jamie and Jordan, and headed to my brother’s in Washington, DC. This was the second trip to the DC area for the boys and they had specific things they wanted to see this time around. They both wanted to tour the Pentagon and my brother was able to get us tickets for that. Unfortunately, no photos at the Pentagon but we were able to take some in the 9/11 Memorial Garden:
Jamie wanted to go back to the National Archives
Jordan also wanted to see the Iwo Jima Memorial
We had contacted our State Representative back in January requesting White House tour tickets……..and, just before we left, we got them
We also went to the zoo, the Library of Congress, the Air and Space Museum (Dulles annex) and had a picnic at Great Falls National Park
The boys patiently waiting for the Metro
Cooling their feet
All and all we had a great time and it all would not have been possible without our wonderful tour guides…….my brother, Danny, and my sister-in-law, Dee Dee……..thank you guys so very much………we love you.
Since we have been back, it has been a lot of doctor appointments for Jim……he went to the orthopedic surgeon about his knees and he will be having some minor surgery done….basically they will be re-positioning his knee caps which should help him getting up and down steps. One of his pre-surgery tests was a nerve test which indicates that he does have polyneuropathy which we have since discovered is the cause of the tingling and numbness in his feet. He will have to go to a neurologist to see if there are any meds that might help him. He is going to go and get another opinion on his spinal stenosis. And, right now he is on his way to Washington state for new hearing aids!!!! Maybe when all this medical “stuff” is over I’ll have a brand new husband??!!
So, I think that just about bring us up to date……
Take care and love to all…….
Linda
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