The LAST time....I hope!

Yes...this could be and I SINCERELY hope it will be, the very last time I blog about my stupid achilles tendons!

Saw Dr. Hanley today in Portland, and he said he would NOT do another surgery, no way!!! Said after already having two surgeries that he would NOT even go there at this point. I was glad to hear that, and just hope it all works out. He thinks the tendon and muscles will continue to strengthen with a lot of P.T. and other strengthening exercises that I can do on my own. Said running will help because of pushing off the forefoot etc. He and his associate were very nice, and helpful. Answered all my questions, even the one about WHY my tendon is "stretched" the way it supposedly is. He even admitted that "sometimes we don't get the tension just right" but that it will be fine, not perfect, but will get better in a few months yet. What a relief!!!!! There was NO way I was looking forward to another surgery on that one!

So, hopefully the ankle saga ends here.....I actually jogged 3+ miles comfortably on Sunday. I did not push it even, and do not plan to ever again! I will now be mixing up my routine between runs, bike rides, eliptical workouts, tread climbers, and whatever else!!!

Kyle is doing very well this quarter in school....All A's up until Friday...he did bomb a Graphic Arts quiz which even HE admitted he should have studied for. Their last game is this week...Varsity at Bangor (ugh) on Friday night, then he plays home to them on the following Monday. He was very happy that his cousin, Tyler, and Uncle Don came to his game last week.
I had a great time chatting with them during the game as well.

We went to see Bob Marley at the Bangor Auditorium this past Saturday night...God that man is funny!!! Kyle really enjoyed it.

That's about it from here....just working on clearing leaves away...I HATE this time of year!!! Be good you all!

Kim