Hello everyone, it if Friday, 2 days after my surgery. I am doing as well as expected and looking forward to getting through the next several days of recovery. After my last surgery, once the catheter was removed, I experienced some difficult nights. I actually wrote a post about those nights but never did publish it. That post was very personal and I was not sure if you the readers wanted to read it. It may be too much – TMI! Will see if I experience the same this time around and if I publish that post or not.
Let’s get caught up on the other important events taking place. The house appraisal was completed a little over a week ago and the results were all good.

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The home sale continues to proceed without issues and we are still on the calendar to close on August 2nd. Gary and I continue to downsize possessions while we also have administrative duties taking place such as updating address on all our accounts. In 2 weeks a PODS container will be delivered and parked in our driveway. The PODS container will be packed with items and possessions we are keeping for our future home. Once the PODS container is filled, it will be picked up and stored locally here in the Dallas area until we are ready for it.
Last Friday, we officially bought our RV for our future travel adventure. Our plan is to take possession of the RV Friday of next week at which time we will move it from the current site which is where we bought it to a RV park owned by the RV Dealership.

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We plan to stay in the RV for a night to become accustomed to our new living arrangement. We also would like to take a couple of short nearby trips in the month of July to become comfortable with towing, setup and breakdown of the RV. While we wait for August 2 and while not using the RV, it will be parked at a storage site owned by the RV Dealership.
The big day is 32 days away. These next 32 days will pass quickly and we have many more things to accomplish. Downsizing continues to take place. Learning to drive with and live in an RV is taking place.

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Planning our future travel adventure continues to take place. And a course we continue to maintain a home while we are still here.
But first, several more days to recover and several more days to experience some discomfort. Even though today, I am uncomfortable I know it will be gone soon. I look forward to the next 32 days because this is the time the real transition takes place. All the planning, all the activities and all the results of our efforts will be coming to a conclusion soon.
Exciting times ahead – this I look forward to.
Soon the discomfort will be over, your spirits seem high, and that can only help with the recovery process. I am so glad everything is taking shape, and soon it will be the start of a new adventure. Relax and rest as best you can. Thinking of you 🙂
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Thank you Lynne, I appreciate you and your always supportive comments. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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It’s great to have so much to look forward to. That will help you through the tough stuff you are dealing with now. So glad it’s all going well
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Thank you very much for the kind comment. Appreciate you stopping by to read and comment – have a great weekend. 🙂
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Onwards and upwards for a smooth recovery.
Hugs to you.
xx
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Thank you very much – and always appreciate the hugs! Have a happy weekend. 🙂
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Thanks.
Have a terrific weekend too.
x 😃😎🌞😎😃 x
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Wonderful news T-so happy everything is coming into place for you both. Love the POD idea as I am sure things you do not want to part with. Good thoughts your way! xx
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Thank you Cheryl for the good thoughts – always appreciated! Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Sounds like a fantastic adventure. Don’t sweat the towing thing, you won’t even notice it back there. Never forget stabilizers and an anti-sway bar though. What size is your camper?
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We actually bought a lite-weight 5th wheel. Originally were going with a travel trailer and changed our mind. We have the truck to pull it and already have the hitch installed. You have some experienced with pulling trailers?
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Yeah, both campers and utility trailers. Our camper is an old travel trailer, 16′. But my dad always had campers, from a pop-up to 36 footer. Funny, but the longer the trailer the easier it is to back up. With a 5th wheel you shouldn’t have much trouble, especially when on the road. And that eliminates the need for sway bars and stabilizers too. Sounds like a fantastic adventure to come! Enjoy. 😃
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I read and heard the 5th wheels are easier to turn. I look forward to learning to tow it! Thanks, have a great weekend. 🙂
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No worries. You too! 😃
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Reblogged this on Be Like Water.
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Thank you! 🙂
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exiting times ahead indeeeeeed! Get healed up and better and rock on with your bad self! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you Jodi, appreciate your support – rock on! 🙂
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So much to look forward to! Very exciting!! Hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly, and don’t over-exert yourself!! Have a fabuloso Friday!!
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Thank you Paula, I appreciate you and your support! Have a fun and safe holiday weekend! 🙂
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Stay busy! Think of what you have to do, and don’t dwell on the past. Let it go and move on, brother! Always good to hear from you.
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Thank you my friend for your motivation and encouraging words. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Glad to hear that you are on the road to recovery and adventure again. Have a relaxing weekend and chill out. Hugs K x
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Thank you dear Kerry, I appreciate you and your support. I also hope you have a relaxing weekend as well. 🙂
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While concentrating on the move, your recovery should be complete before you know it!!
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Thank you very much for the comment, your support is always appreciated. Happy day my friend! 🙂
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You sound great, hope your feeling the same. You have such an exciting time ahead, what a great experience awaits You, so happy to hear You are on your way to a good recovery ! Keep up the good Work …….
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Thank you Brooke, I certainly am thankful for friends like you – I always appreciate your support! Hope your weekend is wonderful! 🙂
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It sounds like you’re doing great (as great as can be expected.) I know you and Gary are so excited about you new upcoming adventures! Have a great weekend!
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Thank you dear, appreciate you and I hope your weekend is great also! 🙂
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Yours too! 😊
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Glad you have some exciting travels to look forward to. 🙂
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Thank you very much! Have a great weekend my friend! 🙂
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You too! 🙂
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Good new all the way around, and exciting adventures ahead. Wonderful! -Jennie-
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Thank you Jennie for reading and commenting! Have a happy weekend my friend! 🙂
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Here’s to a speedy recovery, friend. Good plan to get accustomed to your new digs. You’ll be blogging lots about the adventure, right?
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Hi Eli and thanks for stopping by. Yes I will blog about my adventures once they begin. I appreciate you reading and commenting and hope you have a happy day! 🙂
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That’s great to hear! See you on down the road.
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Terry, this was a delightful post! I am excited for you! You are amazing, your attitude is remarkable! I am happy that you have so much to look forward to. It is good for your body and your emotions! Heal body, heal!!! Take care Terry! And I hope each day just keeps getting better and better!
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Thank you dear, I appreciate your enthusiasm, it radiates back to me. Appreciate you and your support! 🙂
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I hope you feel better each day dear! The plans for the future are very exciting Terry!!! Take care my friend! xxx
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Thank you Lynn for stopping by today. I hope all is well with you and you have a wonderful weekend! 🙂
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Thanks you too x
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Good luck all round
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Thank you Derrick, I appreciate you reading and commenting. Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Downsizing is always a big challenge!! But that POD looks perfect for 😉 It´s wonderful for you to have this adventure to look forward to, there´s nothing better than that to overcome the the discomforts of the now. Can´t wait to read about your first travels in tht RV!!! Have a lovely weekend, Terry!
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Thank you Sarah, the POD should work just fine with the possessions we plan to keep. I hope your weekend is lovely as well! 🙂
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Hi Terry, My bad! Admittedly during the last few months, I have been enjoying your wonderful posts of old time musical memories and the such. In my haste, I failed to properly read and MOST IMPORTANTLY appreciate everything that has been going on in your life! OMG. I just spend approx. the last hour reading ALL of your posts regarding your cancer, the surgeries, the move and the preparations AND watching your amazing youtube videos!
Way to go! You are incredibly strong, wise, inspirational and a great video host! I have to admit I love the Backyard Boogie the most. Good dancer!
Funnily enough, you and Gary are about to embark on a travelling lifestyle that I had always hoped and dreamed would be part of my life! I am envious. You will keep blogging from the road, won’t you? I really hope so.
Hope you’re feeling somewhat better today from you last surgery. As you say each day should bring more relief.
Keep writing and Videoing! 🙂
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Thank you Amanda, what a wonderful comment – thank you for catching up on what is going on with me. Many changes are taking place in my life at the moment; some unexpected. I will keep blogging no matter where I am going and what is taking place. Thank you for taking the time to read some past posts and watch my videos – I will continue with them all. Happy day my friend. 🙂
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Happy day to you! 🙂
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How exciting…Pods are a smart way to go…I have heard nothing but goof things about that company….so I am confused, did you get a trailer that your pulling behind your truck, or did you change gears and go RV, one you drive…can’t wait till the big reveal….glad recovery is going well and your doing well….when will you have the results of the surgery??? still twirling for you…..xxkat
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Hey kat, sorry for the confusion – we are actually getting a 5th wheel. This past week has been hectic and I hope to have the big reveal next week. More to come on the results next week. Thanks dear, I hope you have a very festive holiday weekend! 🙂
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you too….kat
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Dear Terry, I just read this after watching today’s video, I went to bed early last night (husband was watching football!) and missed this one, so I have a heavier heart in responding than I would have had I seen this first. I am so sorry you have to go through another surgery, and so soon, but you were in the right place when they caught it and plans could be made to arrange it asap. I hope you will soon be relieved of some of the pain you have been coping with. I have been thinking about you and wondering how your surgery went. I’m not too familiar with the US healthcare system and not sure why you need to make such a long trip to have the next op. Was that to be part of your original travelling plans? I send you a virtual hug and wish you strength and courage for the next stage of your treatment. With best wishes, Chris 💐
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Thank you Chris for the very nice comment, I truly appreciate you for reading and commenting. This last surgery was a success in that it has relieved the pain I had been experiencing the past couple of months. The next op will be in an area we had planned to be at in December, where Gary’s family is. This area also has many more doctors that accept the insurance I have and it makes sense for us to be there in that area. Thank you for the hug and your thoughts, they mean a great deal to me. 🙂
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Oh good, I feel better about it now – as if *I’m* the one that needs to feel better! That sounds like a good idea, I was just worrying about you having to make such a long journey after having surgery. It’s good that you have got so far into organising your house sale and storage so that soon you can concentrate on yourself and your health.
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It will all work out – the next surgery will be significant and will delay our original plans for several months. But that is okay, prior to finding out the latest news, Gary and I had already discussed a different plan. Thanks Chris! 🙂
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When are we going to see some pictures of the RV Terry?
I must confess I’m more interested in the new purchase than I would normally be because over here we call them caravans and they are the scurge of the roads
Hope that doesn’t make us Brit’s bad people….!!
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I should have the pictures by this weekend Cameron. We are taking possession of it this Friday and staying in it overnight and bringing it home for a night. Stay tuned – more to come! 🙂
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I can’t wait to see the RV! Are you going to post some pics when you get it?
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I am taking some pics this weekend and will have a post next week! Thanks Sarah! 🙂
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Looking forward to seeing them!
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