Boy did I get a lot done today.   I woke up with a little energy.   First I reviewed the CWI Branch newsletter, and sent it out.     Then I printed the ones that had to be mailed and got them sent out.    I left Jody cleaning at about 9AM as Tim was picking Dick up for his doctor appointments at 10AM.  

I got there and had plenty of time to get him ready, including putting on his prosthesis as we are trying to have it on more hours of the day  so that when the new one comes he will not have to adjust to two of them.  

We got to Aurora in plenty of time and saw Dr. Fehrman first.   He is really pleased with the healing on his new amputation and will not have to see him again unless something goofy happens. 


Dr Sharon was next.   He is concerned about the recurring pneumonia and has referred Dick to a pulminary specialist.   The trouble is that that doctor is booked until  September 28.   I told the nurse that he could be in and out of the hospital two times before then.   She is going to try to call them to see if anything can be done to move it up.


We picked up some soup and a sandwich at the restaurant in the clinic so that Dick did not have to go down to the dining room.   Not a problem usually, but he was so tired.   Then he had to go to both OT and PT because of a Medicare assessment so he was not able to really unwind until almost 3PM.   Boy was he a tired guy.   He did very well in therapy.    We also got him a different wheel chair cushion that we hope will relieve the pressure on his coccyx and allow that area to heal.


So that was the day.   I came home and did a bit of sewing.    Then, Nora called and we had such a nice visit.   After dinner, Bart and Barb called to check on the doctor appointments.   So good to talk to people and have the concern.  


I called my friend Maureen about the CWI newsletter and IBAM which is in November.  IBAM is Irish Book Art and Music put on by the Irish American Center in Chicago.   I will be reading some of my poetry at the event this year in our Literary Parlor.   I am excited.


So now it is the end of another day and time to settle in for the night.   Roxie will be delighted.   


Have a good weekend.   Mine will be quiet.


Love


Mary















The Importance of walking

Walking can add minutes to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old
to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing
home at $4,000 per month.