It was a quiet week here at the ranch without Roxanne and Carson before Labor day weekend. It was a nice break from everything. I was able to get some stuff done around the house, ride my mountain bike, and visit a buddy of mine at Lake Gaston. Last week I was on the 5:30pm news with an interview on FTD. Here is the link if you would like to view it: http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/healthteam/video/3397575/ I was very happy with the way it turned out considering I though the interview was a bit stuff. I hope to do more stuff like this in the future

Over Labor Day weekend Carson and I made the 12+ hour journey to Florida where Roxanne is currently living. Thank god Carson is a good traveler as I only had to stop a few times. Roxanne and Carson remembered each other quite well. We all had a good time visiting with each other. We went to the beach and had a great time. It was interesting to watch Carson’s reaction to salt water. Roxanne’s decline has been steady and does not seem to have slowed down much. I personally though it might slow down since she would have adult interaction all day long whereas here in Raleigh she watched TV while I worked. She seems quite content in Florida but misses Carson and I. I get several calls a day from Roxanne making sure I made lunch for Carson, making sure that he made it to school, or making sure that I know that Dora the Explorer comes on at 7:00 and Diego come on at 7:30 which are both preschooler programs that are on the cable channel “Nogin”.

I want to thank everybody who sent cards, sent gifts and called Roxanne on her birthday. It was much appreciated and Roxanne really enjoyed all the gifts and attention. Roxanne’s family threw a big part for her and she seemed to have a great time.