She's a really good sister . . .

TW · Postby TW » November 18th, 2008, 4:28 pm

The first thing that you should know about my sister, rjc, is that right now she is having a lot of back pain from an old injury. Despite that she ventured out into the night when the shuttle launched the other night so she could take some pictures of it for me, knowing how crazy I am about the space program. Here are some of those pictures.

This one she took off of her TV.

Then she went outside an caught the launch "live." Here is the shuttle rising from behind some trees.

She lives about 30 miles from the cape, and only has her little point and shoot camera. I think she did great.

TW

p.s. rjc, take care of your back and I'll talk to you this weekend. Love ya.

Sherry · Postby **Sherry** » November 18th, 2008, 4:36 pm

Yep, I agree, she's a keeper!!!

RJC, you take care of yourself!! Back pain is the worst! Sending you a hug and a prayer! :wink:

Tim Elston · Postby **Tim Elston** » November 18th, 2008, 6:09 pm

YellowRose wrote:Yep, I agree, she's a keeper!!!

RJC, you take care of yourself!! Back pain is the worst! Sending you a hug and a prayer!

Awesome photos.

rjc · Postby **rjc** » November 19th, 2008, 12:27 pm

Thanks little brother, I'm just sorry you couldn't be here for the last night launch, it was more awesome than the pictures could show.

Thanks YR for the hugs and prayer, I sure need them. I'm getting therapy right now but it appears that this is going to be a long term issue. The SI joint in the right hip is rotated and locked and it is compressing several nerves, also the right leg is longer than the left, and the lower spine is out of alignment at 3 different levels. I can only sit for about 10 minutes at a time so I am on J2 on irregular basis but I do keep checking in, you all give me great strength. Thanks

Paully_44 · Postby **Paully_44** » November 19th, 2008, 1:24 pm

I have always wanted to see a space shuttle launch. Thanks for the pics

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » November 19th, 2008, 2:43 pm

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/live.html?chanId=3

If you are interested, the above link has streaming video from aboard the shuttle.

pa

TW · Postby TW » November 19th, 2008, 3:04 pm

Thanks pa, I take back everything bad that dolfan has said about you. j/k :lol:

TW

pastorables · Postby **pastorables** » November 19th, 2008, 3:11 pm

They've been discussing tests to filter drinkable water from waste urine in preparation for next year's six person crew. :shock:

sweetpea · Postby **sweetpea** » November 20th, 2008, 6:28 am

The pictures are great,and yes she is a good sister.

Jude 2