update on the life and times of l and g johnson

We've had a good week. Lloyd is walking with a walker 6-8 feet now. It's still a lot of work and requires 2-3 people--one on each side and one bringing the wheelchair. The consultant fromLeon Peters Rehab came on Thursday to assess him for placement sometime in the next few weeks. It's still iffy, but we continue to work on our goals and aspirations. One day at a time. Thanks for all your love and prayers--they do work and I feel stronger every day!--Love Georgeanna

Welcome to the family our new addition--Minnow

We added a stray kitten to the family this last week. He wandered into the nursing home where Lloyd is and caught everyone's attention. They needed a home and I said--maybe????? Well, it seems he's become a fixture, and is getting along quite well with Bailey--Zoey is another story! And you say why the name?? We had to keep the "tradition" going, and this kitten has one large "motor"!! Just for the record--"He" will soon be an "it"! Georgeanna

Christmas time with the family

I know this a little delayed, but Katie had to get the pictures on this blog. We had a wonderful Christmas, even if Grandad was in the hospital, still. He continues to progress every day and is now taking a few steps with a walker. It's a lot of work, but he's getting there. Even more exciting--weight has dropped to 298--it's been a long time since he's weighed under 300! The dietary consultant (who has a weight problem) asked how he did it and he said, "Hospital food!"

We continue to count our blessings and the small steps that add up to the bigger picture. Thanks for all your prayers and good thoughts. So glad to have so many of you checking on us--Love, Georgeanna

Giggley, gorgeous Kiley Ann

Dad with his marshmellow gun from Lovelands
Me with the Wii

Santa was reaaaalllyyy good!

What's Christmas without a pinata

Derek and family acting out the Nativity

Christmas eve dinner with D. Engstroms and Buchanans

Grandad with Derek, Vicki and kiddoes

Whitney and Breilly with a Rudolf "substitute"

Katie and Emily and Cookie making make-up

Tough day for Dad Derek and Kiley

Grandad with Kiley

Grandad and Grandma with the D andV Johnson clan

A very happy 46th anniversary celebration

Today was very special, thanks to special friends who came to serenade Lloyd today. We made it a party with all their families when it was scheduled for our 46th wedding anniversary. The group is called Harmony and they plan for special programs in May and December and sing for senior citizens and nursing homes. They all are members of the Selma Ward and really do a wonderful presentation.

Dad (Lloyd)is front and center

A little party followed in the Therapy Room

Some special friends: Bert and Eileen Engstrom, Bruce and Irma Bybee, and Linda and Steve McNaughton

On the top, they did a special number for us: "My Guy"; They are holding a picture of Lloyd with the number 46 on it. On the bottom is one of the Christmas songs they sang:--Carol of the Bells.

Weekly update

Hello friends and family--Katie will make me a blogger, yet! Little by little and step by step--Lloyd gets better every day; no walking yet, but he is standing better and is still losing weight--down to 314, now. I'm in the midst of getting ready for Christmas--some of my staff came over this morning and we cut and wrapped 14 batches of caramels. What a relief. I still have about 50 cheese balls to make and bake a garbage sack full of chex mix; the plan is for these to be distributed on Dec. 18th. It's still questionable whether we will be able to get Lloyd home on Christmas--he needs to be able to transfer from chair to car, and car to chair, etc. We're getting there, and he has a great motivation to come home--Derek and Vicki and their five pixies are coming for Christmas. What fun! We feel blessed--Stephanie and Guy and Daniel were here for Thanksgiving--and of course, Katie has been a great help. She's going to accompany me to our company party tonight so I don't have to drive in Fresno at night--my night vision is the pits! Today is Santa Lucia Day in Kingsburg--but I'll miss the parade as I have to be in Fresno. Thanks so much for all your love and support. It helps--love, Mom, grandmom and Georgie

Lloyd's Therapy

As you can see Lloyd's recovery is progressing. He is able to move his left side more and is making progress everyday. Many friends have come to visit him which keeps his spirits up. Thank you for all your prayers and good wishes. We love you all.

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all!

Here are some of the festive fun pics of our dinner we had today. We spent Thanksgiving with Lloyd in the hospital. Steph, Guy, Daniel and Katie had dinner from Black Bear Diner while Lloyd and I ate the food from the kitchen at Hacienda. It was an enjoyable Thanksgiving. One to be grateful for.