When we got there we went straight out to the water. Scott put on my mountain bike tires before we left so I can go a lot more places. The beach was sandy but also had lots of small rocks mixed in with the sand. Because of this, Scott was able to wheel me right out to the water. Wow! The water was nice. It felt as warm as our pool in the summer.
There were some guys renting surf boards and I told Scott he should go. He had surfed once before when he was a teenager and loved it. He was excited and found out that he could go out for 2 hours and have lessons along the way. The waves were big today. They were about 5 to 6 feet tall. He loved it and did great. It was so much fun watching him. The weather was beautiful. It actually got a little warm today. We got some sun and it was nice.
Look at the cute little surfer boy!
After surfing we went up and down the street and looked at the shops. It was fun. Later we went to lunch and my temporary front tooth fell out! Oh my! I sure look goofy without it! Scott wanted me to post a picture but I said no way! :) (Remember that I decided to finally get my crown replaced since it is so much cheaper here.) Well, at least we were almost done at the beach anyway.
As we drove home it started raining. The clouds were low and the fog crept in too. We had to drive home surrounded by fog. We sure couldn’t see far. It was much like being in the middle of an Arizona dust storm. We stopped at a little coffee shop that a friend recommended that overlooked the ocean and the rain forest. We only saw fog out the windows, but the company was still nice.
Past this fog is the ocean and there is a big canyon in the middle of the rain forest below it.
When Scott returned the car, I called my dentist Dr. Marco to let him know about my tooth. He was so nice and upset that it came out that he wanted to come right over to our hotel to put it back in for me. It was late and I didn’t want him to have to come right in the middle of his Saturday night. He said he would have trouble sleeping knowing that I needed my tooth fixed, but we agreed that he could come in the morning. He came over after getting home from church with his family and I’m no longer toothless. :) Like Scott said before. The care from the doctors & dentists is amazing. Could you imagine getting a house call on a Sunday morning in the US?
I miss the boys sooooooooooo much! It is so hard being away from them this long. The longest I have ever been away from them before was one week. We get to talk to them each day using Skype on the webcam. It’s fun being able to see them. They’re both happy and doing good in school and having lots of fun with football. This is both of their 1st years playing tackle football. They love it. I can’t wait to be able to give them big hugs again.
Here is a picture from a camping trip this summer.
We just stayed around the hotel on Sunday. My nerve pain was very intense today. For those of you who don’t know, even though I can’t feel from the chest down I have constant burning/tingling nerve pain below my injury line that varies in intensity, but that has been there every day since my injury. The doctors say that this could be a good sign of the nerves trying to heal. I have talked to a few other spinal cord injury patients who have had stem cell treatment and most of them said that their nerve pain got worse before it got better. One of my biggest hopes is for it to go away.
We were able to watch a little football today, but the announcers where in Spanish! We also decided to go up to the park. We got a light rain while we were out. I have learned to take my umbrella with me everywhere since the weather can change so fast.Well I’m getting ready for a busy week with more physical therapy and three injections. Bye for now.
9 comments:
Hi, It is so good that you are able to take in the all the local places and enjoy the natural beauty and not be stuck in the hotel or clinic the whole time.
Trish you look fantastic up on your feet and I can only imagine how much effort and pain you have gone through to accomplish it. Great shot of you, Scott, with the surf board. love Aunt Joy
Loved the blog of your weekend and love the pictures! Trish, looks like you have a pretty cute surfer dude! Your descriptions are so vivid it feels like we are there. And I am so impressed at the care you are getting, a house call from a dentist! Wow! I'm really hoping that your intense pain is a good sign that it will get better. That would just be wonderful. Thanks again so much for the updates and pictures. Love, Mom
The beach looked like a blast! I was able to talk to both Hunter and Parker on Saturday and they were just so happy ...they always wear a big smile. Hunter had a great game, you would be very proud! We love following you and your day to day adventures. You should of posted the toothless pic! I pray your nerve pain will go away. Trish, I am amazed at your progress..it is truly beautiful! Can't wait to talk you! Love, Jill
Sounds like you both had a wonderful weekend (other than losing your tooth!). Scott does look like the consumate surfer dude.
I am so pleased that your experience with all the medical procedures, treatments & physical therapy (including the dentist that makes house calls) has been so very positive. It seems that when we in the US tend to think of the rest of the world as backward. Many times reality is far different.
Have a good week ... keep pushing yourself in therapy and make sure you maintain your rest periods after the injections. We share your hope for a significantly reduced level of nerve pain (as in "gone forever") but also hope that this temporary increase may indicate improved spinal communication that will help you continue to heal.
You are almost done and ready to return home. We sure miss you and look forward to your return.
Love,
Dad & Donna
Loved the pictures; such a beautiful place. Being able to surf must have been such fun for Scott-great picture too.
Am amazed by the home visit by the dentist. That would never happen in the states.
Praying the intensity of the nerve pain indicates increased neural activity and healing. Praying for pain free days ahead.
Buena Suerte esta semana,
Good luck this week,
Myrna
Trish and Scott Hope you have gotten out previous comments. We have been having a hard time getting through, I guess. Thrilled with your report of progress. Just keep hanging in there. God has grat things for you, we know. We love you both so much and pray for you every day. We WILL see a miracle. Phyllis and Grandpa Roger
When God provides a setting like that, how can you not believe in miracles? Keep up the hard work. We are all pulling for you and are so glad that you are able to take advantage of what Costa Rica has to offer during this process. What an absolute Blessing!!
Love, Mary & Dan Vrana
Well it sounds like you are enjoying some of the scenery there. Just wanted to let you know Ive been thinking about ya!!
Angie
Trish and Scott,
Your weekend sounded wonderful and filled with time to do what you both love! So great that Scott got to surf!! The beach looks wonderful and you both look so happy!
You are a prolific writer and I feel like I am there with you as you describe your day and share your experiences!
thoughts and prayers as you begin another week! I cannot wait to see you when you return!
Debbie
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