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 Sunday August 9th


Evening calm


One month since my stroke...


Well... After today I’ve only got one more weekend to get thru in here.  Is it just me? Or has it been 30° and sunny ever since I got here? I sure hope there’s more summer left for me when I get home… Can’t wait to sit in the backyard, spend time in the pool, hang out with the family, and enjoy some summer sunshine. I got a feeling my front crawl is going to need some work…🏊‍♂️  



It was great to see another familiar face today.  My buddy Paul Nicholson snuck down the hall to see me, as he was visiting his mother-in-law.

Just a couple good looking guys.  #goRaptors



It has been such a huge relief knowing that the kids are well looked after this past month.  Through all the chaos, from getting back from Sault Ste. Marie until today, we’ve been lucky to have so much help from family and friends.  There’s no one we’ve leaned on more than Anneke.  Having her around has just given Jillian the freedom to spend more time with me, get caught up on work and catch her breath. This past week the kids were lucky enough to have Anneke take them up north to a cottage at Limberlost for the week.  Just north of Huntsville, we got plenty of great updates of what they were up to… It sure looks like the perfect week.  

Road trip, lunch at Webers, board games

Meal time

Lake living

Hiking

Cottage living at its Best!


Dinner with Jillian at our usual table....Delicious home cooking from my mom!  

And then we got a fantastic drive-by visit…on their way home from the cottage.♥️



12 more sleeps...🕺




Comments

  1. Wouter VosmeerAugust 9, 2020 at 6:33 PM

    I will bring you some proper Heineken’s when you arrive back home - assuming a little alcohol is allowed 😉👊

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  2. AnnekeAugust 9, 2020 at 8:25 PM

    So great to see you at your regular dining spot ... from an incredibly socially distanced spot of course. And we loved driving by your window with all the cards. You and Jillian are so well loved by so many. xoa

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  3. Aidan TraceyAugust 10, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    Adam its great to see your positive attitude and energy. I am sure there will be many sunny days ahead in your backyard next to the pool with your family.

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