Bob fishing and driving

Bob and I made a last minute decision, with the cardiologist's permission, to travel to Colorado for 5 days of vacation by plane. We were to spend a night in Denver for Bob's heart to acclimate before driving into the mountains, (that would be me driving, and that is very scary, like the blind leading the blind as I have never driven in the mountains before) so much of our trip was a true leap of faith. But what was new about that for us? Leaps of faith are so easy now. And the mountains, with their beautiful placid peacefulness,the smells of pine,the sounds of rushing mountain rivers, and quite honestly, their cool breezes, beckoned us.
I promise to defer from turning this blog about Bob and his progress into a travelogue. However, each day included what we find now to be an essential part of our day, our walks together. We were challenged by the elevation, however the gorgeous surroundings took our minds off that. Bob fished in the rain with a guide and caught several trout about 16 inches each; he was elated!!!!
We enjoyed the warmth, reflection and support of high school and college friends we visited while there. Was it Longfellow who mentioned how wonderful is the warmth of a friend's hand? And Roxie is quoted as how wonderful the warmth of hugs!!!!! Friends, now, too, are more special than ever before. What a divine blessing we have in friends. Thank you, all of you friends, for the ways you continue to show us your love and care. Bob plans to read his cards and notes again and again. And, Mystery Person, you are still very mysterious!!!!! We daily feel the strength of your prayers. For those of you in our VHHS family with whom we had lunch yesterday,that was truly like coming back home to our own family after what felt like being gone a very long time. Thank you so much for including and welcoming us.
As for Bob, he is now DRIVING. He is free of his chauffeur and her imposed classical music for healing. He does still find the need to wear his prismatic lens over his right eye and will continue to do so as long as needed. He has lost over 30 pounds and continues with his weight loss program.
Bob has restrictions on lifting heavy weights and strenuous activities for a few more months.
As for the next few months, Bob will be following up with several doctors on a continuing basis and he will have heart tests in October, an echocardiogram and bubble test to check on the Amplatazer. His eyes will still be carefully followed. He tells people that so far he has no regrets about retirement. He will be helping out at the VHHS gates at the games. Bob is looking into the Chaplaincy Program at St. Luke's Hospital so he can give back to the place that helped saved his life with God's healing love and through the skilled doctors' and nurses' hands and so many there who blessed our lives forever.

Psalm 95:3-5 (New International Version)
"For the LORD is the great God,the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth,and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it,and his hands formed the dry land."

Proverbs 17:17
"A friend loveth at all times."