2023 was definitely not a good year for us. In fact, it’s been one of the worst. To be really crude — IT SUCKED!!!
On January 27 Gwen fell and broke her kneecap which completely changed our lives for all time. Because of her PSP she was completely immobile for the first 3 months. Needless to say we did not leave the house during that time period. She is still confined to a wheelchair and will be for her remaining days here on Earth.
Our year did not improve any later in the year: We cancelled our June Baltic cruise, we did not attend any Aggie games, we sold most of our Ranger tickets, and we still stay home most of the time.
Near the end of the year her PSP progressed to a point where she could not focus her eyes and thus she is now basically blind. (Note, this is common with those unfortunate people afflicted with PSP.)
More bad news, Austin, our youngest grandson was diagnosed with Perthes disease in which the hip bone dies because blood stops flowing to it. The nine year old is now also in a wheelchair. It is curable but takes two to four years.
On a brighter note, the Rangers did win the World Series bringing much joy to our lives!
Continuing on with good news in mid-December we purchased a home in Trophy Club so we can live closer to our youngest daughter, Sara.
That’s really all I have to say about 2023. I’m glad it’s gone and hoping 2024 is better.
There’s a line in an old John Denver tune “Some days are diamonds, some days are Gravel”. 2023 was definitely Gravel. Here’s hoping 2024 will be Diamonds.
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