The title is appropriate for several reasons and I couldn't be gladder..
First, she's back from Florida after spending two weeks helping my Dad recover from a bout with pneumonia. He ended up in the hospital for a week and then was home but needed someone there full time because he was so weak. My sister Sue stayed with him from Christmas till just before New Year and Marni took care of him from New Year's till mid last week. I couldn't leave Texas because of the start of a new project on January 2nd so she stepped right in and took charge. I'm so proud and appreciative for he help.
Second, she's back in the saddle again. She has been forced to stay off her bike since the end of October because of a really nasty biking accident that, among other things, cracked three ribs. Those of you who have had that condition know that it's really debilitating and takes a long time to heal. Last weekend she and I went out for her first bike ride since the accident. It was a reasonably easy 26 mile circuit with a stop at our favorite coffee shop at the half way point. I'm happy to say that she did really well, all things considered. It wasn't the Tour de France and it didn't scale any alps but we did the ride at a respectable 15 mph and she wasn't completely whipped at the end.
Its so great to have her back; back in the house, back in my arms and back as my weekend riding partner.
