Well, we have been home for almost three weeks. It is hard to believe it has been that long already. Chris continues to improve each day. We went to the staff Christmas dinner for my school this past Wednesday at a restaurant in Lexington. It was great for Chris to get out and about, but it did wear him out. I am off for Christmas break now , so I imagine we will try to get out a littl each day-it will help him regain strength. Chris feels well most days-he does still have pain from the placement of the AICD and the sternotomy, but it is getting better. He comments that it is hard to believe that he had surgery before Halloween and now it is time for Christmas. He lost more than a month of time. We talk about how things were in the hospital-he remembers some of it, but there is a lot he does not remember. The important part is that he is gettng better!!! Thank you once again for the thoughts, kind words and prayers that were sent our way-they have really helped. Have a Blessed Christmas. Mary Jo

We have been home a week and it has been grand! I enjoy being back at school, but am having a hard time getting up and moving in the morning. Chris is doing well, he walked up our basement steps (a full flight) yesterday. Each day brings new challenges and he steps to meet them and does well. It is hard to believe that Christmas is almost here-I have done very little shopping or decorating. I guess we will try to put the tree up this weekend. The UK Basketball team won yesterday and the football team will play in the Music City Bowl-things are OK in our life. Take Care. Mary Jo

We have had a quiet week here in Georgetown. Chris and I have spent the time taking it easy and slowly getting back into our routines. Chris continues to improve daily. I am going back to work/school tomorrow, and can come home during the day if Chris needs anything. I have just about completed unpacking from our 38 days away from home and have begun some Christmas shopping. Over the weekend Chris and I went to a movie and caught up with all of our mail-we really get a lot of "junk" mail. I now have to get back into the habit of "early to bed, early to rise" I've really enjoyed my late night TV watching with Chris. I'll post again sometime during the week. Mary Jo