The day in Manhattan

Dog's in Manhattan, what a look! (glasses and visor) too cute!
Crazy cranes, wouldn't want this job. Too many injured and killed with faulty cranes this year.

Friday we rode down to the city for Doug's monthly appointment. It was a beautiful drive, but hardly any color, still waiting. We enjoyed lunch at "Crepes on Columbus". One of Doug's favorites, then off to see Dr. Chapman, the pain specialist he sees every month. We have made the decision to go ahead with the test period with the stimulator that is suppose to help with Doug's neuropathy pain in his legs. Dr. Chapman is such a kind man. He has been such a wonderful asset to Doug. He writes his prescriptions every month and has been trying to get the insurance company to help with the cost of the stimulator. The permanent stimulator will be implanted in his back below his belt line with Leads inserted into his spine. The test stimulator will be taped to his back for a two week period to see what kind of relief it will offer him. The Leads are still put in his spine. The stimulator is programed to scramble the nerve signals of pain in Doug's legs to his brain and send a pleasurable sensation instead. We are very hopeful that this is the answer to our prayers. Maybe even one of the reasons we were sent to New York for our mission. Dr. Chapman has had great success with his patients with the stimulator. Technology is a wonderful blessing. We are hopeful and prayerful for great results.