Category Archives: All About Paul

It’s been awhile…

Posted on December 6, 2015 by GJD

First off, let me say how well my husband is doing almost a year and a half after his major bicycle accident.  He’s recovered so well, I’d like to call it a mishap, but when you are technically almost internally decapitated, it … Continue reading →

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My Husband is a Koala Bear.

Posted on November 9, 2014 by GJD

Not just because he’s cute and hug-able. Did you know Koala bears sleep 18-22 hours a day?  Since his accident, Paul has taken naps.  Lots of naps. He’s trying to do more and more things, but for every effort, he has … Continue reading →

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We Like To Keep The Neighbors Entertained.

Posted on August 10, 2014 by GJD

Most recently, our neighbors can watch Paul dribble his basketball on his three mile walks up and down the adjacent boulevard thanks to his  therapist’s suggestion for improving right hand coordination. The rhythmic  reverberations can be heard several blocks away but ZuZu and I don’t … Continue reading →

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A Little Light At The End of The Tunnel – The Adventures of My Amazing Guy Continue…

Posted on June 17, 2014 by GJD

This is Paul’s x-ray from his 6 week post-operative check up today – he’s looking to the left.  (Original accident details here.) Based on the encouraging way his body is mending, here’s what his surgeon says he can and cannot do: He’s now … Continue reading →

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For Better or For Worse… Um… What exactly did I agree to in those vows?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by GJD

In a couple of weeks, Paul and I will be (quietly) celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary.  That’s pretty big. As I was wrestling with some ancient pavers from my brick stash to accentuate my new lavender area last weekend, I let out … Continue reading →

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Venturing Out. Like Scary Stuff Maynard.

Posted on June 1, 2014 by GJD

You remember Maynard G. Krebs?  He was Dobie Gillis’ sidekick.  The first hippie/beatnik on TV.  I barely remember watching the TV show, but enough to reference.  Pretty sure my dad didn’t like him.  If you want to watch clips like … Continue reading →

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Everything Changes – Let the Sunshine In.

Posted on May 27, 2014 by GJD

This Memorial Day weekend, we stayed home.  (Paul’s original accident details from 5-6-14 here.)  (The first update on his condition here.)  Knowing Paul was on the screened-in porch most of the time, I was happy to work in our backyard as much … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Knievel? I don’t think so.

Posted on May 24, 2014 by GJD

It’s been an interesting week.  Paul’s had two more sets of x-rays, seen two doctors, and had 6 total visits from  home health care nursing, plus occupational and physical therapists (2 each).  They all agree.  He’s doing better and has a … Continue reading →

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The New Normal – A Change In Perspective

Posted on May 18, 2014 by GJD

My husband, Paul, is almost two weeks post mountain-bike accident.  During that first week while he was in the hospital, I had a bit of time.  Time to pray – cry – hope – reflect – give thanks – and … Continue reading →

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