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What I did for my birthday...
First of all here is my new State ID photo I just got yesterday. They asked me if I wanted to keep the old photo which was taken ten years ago I told Doc I said no because I thought I would look younger in a new one. He said that I did look younger at 77. He thought it had something to do with meeting him of course. When I was on the bus I was talking to a resident about living down town. I said, "I like living downtown. I want to be where all the action is." People all around us laughed who overheard me.
So I thought that was a good way to start out as 77. Doc who is still somewhat subdued but only drinking slightly agreed to go with me to Walmart today. That was my treat. We made it worth our while. And he paid for everything.
When we came back I had an e-mail from Raymond that Caffeine was up, so I watched that, which was a treat: http://caffeinetv.net My daughter Ronda called to wish me Happy Birthday. Ethan, my grandson, sang it to me. My three sisters had already sent gifts and wished me happy.
Then I watched a wonderful night of dancing on mine and Ronda's favorite show, "So You Think You Can Dance?" And tonight was spectacular. The four couples danced extremely well. Mark and Comfort did get panned for their fox trot after doing a great hip hop number. They will probably be the couple eliminated tomorrow night. The rest of the dancers were just too good.
My son Gary was concerned that last week was my birthday, but did forget it today. I expect to hear from him soon though.
Doc after losing the red alcoholic look is somewhat pale and tonight his hands were a little cold, but he was no longer shaky and he endured our trip to Walmart okay, carrying a heavy load. I have to marvel again at the basic good health this guy must have had. Pierre scared me to death when he came off alcohol. But if Doc was scared he kept it to himself. He did not call me or tell me when he was at his worst.
I have no idea what he can do now or how close he is to quitting. But this is the furtherest he has gone in that direction in the three years I have known him. So that has been a really really good birthday present from him to me. I am sure he timed it that way.
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Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Gerry, happy birthday to you. Paula
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Happy Birthday! Glad your day was a good one!
Laura -
I'm so glad you had a good Bday. Wishing Doc good luck on his goals. I really hope he's successful.
Pam -
You are looking good at 77! Of course, it is all Doc's credit...what with him talking you into becoming Vegan..ha!, of acting in all your plays, of partying whenever you wished...or not, and being an all-around good guy! I think he has made you happy often. And that is important. I quite like this photo...Ann
7/24/08 11:30 PM
Doc has a lot of stamina to be able to stand under such strong withdrawals. I cannot imagine how hard his body is withdrawing. It sounds like such a good day you all had. And a compatible one too. I feel like he really loves you and is doing the best that he knows how. For a man such as him to put on a dress and do the play with you, now that's a man who's secure in his manhood but will also do anything for you that you ask.
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