The suitcases are packed, the car is full of gas, oil has been changed...I think we're about ready to head back to Mayo for Bill's first yearly checkup! It doesn't seem like it's been a year already! We're only going as far as Ozark Alabama tomorrow, about a 7 hour drive. Then another 7 hours on Saturday. We'll have Sunday to catch our breath and maybe visit with some friends before all the appointments begin Monday.

I talked to Stephanie our coordinator today and after I told her that Bill was out walking, she checked with the drs. and they decided to cancel his treadmill test. She said as long as he is exercising they don't want to take the chance of injury since he can still be unsteady some. So, that frees up a lot of Monday. Now instead of appointments at 8, 8:10, 9, 9:05, 11 and 2 we are free from 9:05 until 2. Now we can have a good breakfast and/or lunch and maybe do some more visiting.

The weather is not supposed to be good tomorrow, lots of rain expected on the route. But, at least it's a familiar route so that will help. As long as we can get through Memphis, Birmingham and Montgomery without it raining too hard, the rest will be a piece of cake.

I'll update daily now until we get the results of the tests and the travel is over. That way family can see what's up. Of course if anything major happens, there will be phone calls and texts. Until tomorrow evening...good night!