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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Tuesday, May 26

4:45 a.m. - I hurt myself yesterday.  I knew this knee recovery was going too well.  I noticed the mower deck belt was bad, so I went to remove the deck to inspect the belt, and everything was going fine until I went to get up, and something "clunked", and sharp pain was the result.  So then I laid down to gather myself, and something "clunked" again - with more pain.  I don't know what was clunking, and I hope I didn't break something, but I do know that the rest of the day was horrible throbbing pain in the knee.  I'm really tired of not being normal, and now I really could have set myself back.   

And it couldn't have happened at a worse time.  I have to get to school early today for prep for field day, and then I have PT this afternoon.  Today is going to suck.

Yesterday, I did get to mom and dad's to visit them for a bit in the morning, and I did get some of the yard mowed.  And in the evening, I found out from Carmen that she's pregnant.  It's still early - she thinks she's about four weeks.  I hope this pregnancy isn't too hard on her like last time with Caleb.  

Things to do for School

  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
  • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
  • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT

Monday, May 25, 2026

Monday, May 25 - Remembering Memorial Day

7:01 a.m. -  Yesterday was a good day of rest and recovery.  There was a birthday party extravaganza for Tucker and Knox around noon, so there was chaos from about 10:30 to 2:00, but that was fine.  The kids had fun, and everyone had tacos and cake.  And from that point, I just got in my exercises and my strength training and did some elevation and had some ice therapy sessions.  

Of course, I still am not healed well enough to sleep well all through the night, but the leg continues to feel a little better each day.  I'm just at the point where I'm frustrated and tried of not being normal.

Today, Amber is going to go for a bike ride.  I'm going to try to get the yard mowed and visit my mom and dad.  Those are my two main goals - along with more exercises and elevating and ice.

Things to do for School

  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
  • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
  • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT
    • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Sunday, May 24 - Happy Birthday Chase

6:34 a.m. - Yesterday was pretty quiet day.  We went to a couple of baseball games - one in Aledo for Luke; one in Andalusia for Tucker.  I did get some strength training in, and I did get two sets of leg rehab exercises in.  I also watched some television and relaxed and iced and elevated the left knee.  

I think today we have a birthday party here.  I also need to get the yard mowed, but that can happen today or tomorrow.

Today is Chase's birthday.  He's 33 today, but I won't see him nor hear from him.  I miss him, but it's possible I will never hear from him or see him ever again.


 Things to do for School

  • update attendance each week in SDS
  • send any IEP notices to Mrs. Saey

OTHER THINGS

  • Kamp Komfort - campground for  weekend if July 10-11
  • schedule dentist appointment when able
  • use Dick's gift certificate
  • a hood light switch for the Ford
  • May 22 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
  • May 26 - 3:20 p.m. - ORA PT
  • May 27 - 9 a.m. - ORA PT
  • May 29 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 1 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 3 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 5 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 - 9:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 10 - 8:40 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 12 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
  • June 8 week - Jury Duty
  • June 17-18 - trip with admin to Springfield
  • June 25 - 9:25 a.m. - ORA appt with Hussein
  • July 10 - 7 p.m. - Shawn's ceremony in Bloomington.
  • July 19-27 - Trip to Branson, MO (and Strawberry, AK) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D3BB0_IuwRs0WDKqm1Euor9WUH84SeF1DIwKi7OWeS4/edit?tab=t.0
  • July 28 - Bus Refresher Course
  • Nov. 5 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    Things To Do for History Page
    • What/Where is South Buffalo Prairie School and for that matter West Buffalo School and East Taylor Ridge School?  ugh.
    • Friday Tidbit on the RR History Network Page

    Knee Surgery Dates Completed
    • March 11 - 10:25 a.m. - ORA Moline - Consult
    • April 1 - 1:45 p.m. - ORA Moline - MRI
    • April 9 - Walk in labs at Tr
    • April 15 - Dr. Wang pre-op physical (surgical clearance) 8:45 a.m.
    • April 28 - 9:40 a.m. at ORA Silvis
    • April 30 - 10 a.m. - Milan Optical
    • May 4 - surgery on left knee at Trinity Moline
    • May 5- returned home from hospital
    • May 6 - home recovery
    • May 7 - home recovery
    • May 8 - home recovery - visited ICE for about an hour - 9-10 a.m.
    • May 13 - 8:45 a.m. Post-Op Appt Hussein
    • May 15 - 8:20 a.m. - ORA PT
    • May 18 - noon - ORA PT
    • May 20 - 8 a.m. - with Brandon; 9:20 - ORA PT