7-10-2022 Just checking in...

(Marilyn)

Tricia's posts pretty much say it all.  I haven't been over to see Linda much because of the whole COVID thing. But I work on my own health. Several doctor appointments, etc.

 Interestingly, I used to type 125 words a minute, but Parkinson's has pretty much knocked the heck out of my typing.  Good thing I'm not job hunting.  

Anyway, during my visits with Linda, we watched old movies -- something we always loved to do together, and it felt so normal.  She is proving to be very interesting.  

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