As much as I love summer, I do hate the toll the heat takes on Dear Hubby.  Once the temperature soars above the seventies, he can’t stand the heat and spends most of his time indoors in the air conditioning.  His MS damaged nerves don’t tell his sweat glands they need to work and he quickly overheats.  The dogs and I do miss having him outside with us.

     Fall brings with it some relief for Dear Hubby.  Now that temperature is cooling down, he has a little more energy, can go outside more often, and he’s even making plans for his yearly hunting trip.

     The hunting trip becomes more difficult for him each year as his strength, balance, and health wane but he’s determined to continue going for a long as he can.  I tell him to go, enjoy, and have fun.  It’s good for him to keep doing it every year.

     Winter can be a problem because he feels he must go out and run our snow blower.  I do try to beat him to the job as often as I can, knowing he’ll push himself beyond his limits.  Thank heavens the neighbor’s sons will take over the job too when they notice him out there clearing the walk and driveway.

     No, it’s never going to get easier but we do have plenty of good and very kind friends who help when help is needed.  To them I say, Thank you.