We've had some strange weather here. It's been in the high 80s and low 90s for over a week. Then all of a sudden on Friday it was in the low 70s for one day. Our niece, Steffi, lives in Guttenberg Iowa. It is on the Mississippi River and it became one of my favorite places when I used to have a John boat and I fished a lot. It's a unique little town and is off the beaten path. Our niece and 2 friends opened Starving Artists. It's a small shop with some interesting items and genres to choose from.
He had a grand opening on Friday and our nephew who is Steffi's brother was playing music. I wanted to go but it's usually too hot for me to go places. Since the weather was so cool I decided we could go. There are so many factors I have to consider when traveling and since I quit working I haven't been more than 30 minutes away from our house. Traveling in the car is hard on me because of the back and forth shaking I get. There is also the factor that I need my bathroom sling and I hate to be too far away.. The open house was an hour and a half away. I have not been that far away since I quit work 3 years ago. I thought I was safe with my digestive issues and off we went. My wife put a small pillow on the side of me and that was really great to help with the back and forth. I did not get exhausted like I used to trying to hold myself in place. I just kick back and watch the scenery.
When we got there there is a huge hill and a beautiful overlook of the Mississippi as you enter the town. As always when I see this view my heart speeds up. We enjoyed the open house and the music. There is a lock and dam there and my wife drove me over to the Riverside Park so I can see the river and barges. My only complaint was that I wanted to spend all day watching the river. There's something about being by a river and watching it go by that is calming. It was great seeing Zach and Steffi, and Steffi's little baby. Jake was there with her. He's the father of their baby and he is very attached to her.
So I really great day and have found a way to maybe travel little farther than 30 minutes away. Ashamedly/unashamedly I have to admit I I have become a prisoner of my digestive system. This one of the symptoms of MS that rarely gets discussed because it is and embarrassing symptom. I feel I need to mention it my readers understand something about MS that rarely gets talked about. My wife is great and without her I never would have tried to go yesterday. I am so glad we went and I love that little town.
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