I hope I can recall everything I wrote which disappeared because I didn’t close it right.

I have now been living in the outskirts of Tampa, Florida for the last year plus. We should be moving by mid November into our newly constructed home. It is still on the west coast obviously but in a community of only forty homes, or so. We are using the same contractor who had built our last home, when I was here. The new home is being built to our specifications. I believe our “Retirement Home” should be what we (She) wants.

Patt, until recently had come to grips that I would need medical insurance and she would have to keep working to provide it. That is not acceptable to me. If push came to shove, I would leave, or divorce her she I was not a burden. She should be able to decide how or when she leaves. I should not be an anvil around her neck. Anyone who knows me, knows to me, that is unconscionable.
The VA has denied me Compensation or Pension for my 12 yrs of service. This, though I spent years fixing their radars in Washington state (Ft Lewis)
and Korea, up near that vaunted 38th parallel. They say “You waited too long, so we are not responsible!”. This, though in order to repair the radar systems they said were irreplaceable at the time, you had to radiate yourself.
Fortunately, I was approved for medical benefits, which is what I really wanted anyway.They have sent a personalized Handbook, showing what I am eligible for. We have called the VA together and it looks like they will cover all, but dental.

As far as my MS. It appears as though there has been some weakening physically. I don’t blame the HSCT Procedure, or MS for this. I blame my lack of Physical Therapy (PT). A lot of this is due to a lack of PT on my part. Moving and building a last home, I call our Retirement Home, finally! There is the need of a lot of interaction with the land office and building contractor. We are using the same builder as the last home we had in this area. Not an excuse, just a truism.
I have not had any real regression at all. My cognitive abilities are fine, as in no Brain fog, just the “Old Age” brain. Going into a room and forgetting why you are there!! I tested my IT ability personally. If this is considered a valid test. My mind still appears to be sharp. I do have tingling in my hands, I didn’t have before. My handwriting has gone to hell in a hand basket, especially afternoon to evening. I am aware of and utilize the MS Gym occasionally. I like the MS Gym, but it is not necessarily something I use exclusively.
As soon as we move in, we will start entertaining again for real. We do expect at least one more pre-move visit we are looking forward to. Mark, Michele and my niece Chloe.
Suffice it to say, when we move, I will recommence my Pool Therapy. This is the best way to build my hamstrings, which seems to be my biggest obstacle to balance and mobility. Until next time.

Our Niece and Nephew with Jamsine their daughter

My lovely niece and her daughter Brianna