What a lovely day. This morning was a bit chilly. And there was a gentle rain/mist falling when I drove to Rocky Knoll at 9AM. But that is OK. It is neither 100 humid degrees or freezing.
I spent a couple of morning hours with Dick. He is looking pretty good. We enjoyed our visit. I left at about 11AM so that I could finish up that I wanted done for the Scone Baking CWI meeting this afternoon.
People started arriving shortly before 2pm. There were 10 of us here. A good turnout and we were a happy bunch. I really enjoyed hosting this and was happy to be able to present a booklet with four of the five scone recipes that were prepared to all the attendees. Joan Schwabe was happy to eat scones that were not all dry and crumbly. She figured from our ravings about scones, that there had to be more to them than she had experienced before. We had Cream Scones, Lemon Scones, Cranberry Orange Scones, Pumpkin Parmesan Scones and Cinnamon Streusel Scones.
A good spirited meeting, covering what we will be doing the rest of the year. Joan Kramer also discussed our car pooling and joining up for IBAM (Irish Book Art Music) at the Irish Historical Center in Chicago in November. Joan and I will both be presenters in the Literary Salon that CWI is hosting. I will be reading my poetry.
Joan is also heading the committee for the Spring Gathering next year. I also told everybody that as I will be helping plan and will be a presenter at the Irish Day at John Michael Kohler Art Center in January, I was not planning any other meeting for that month. Hopefully our members will want to help or at least come to enjoy the day.
I already called my sweetheart to say goodnight. Dick and I always talk at about 7PM. He sounds good. Took him a while to answer, he had not looked at the clock and was in the bathroom brushing his teeth. I am glad that he is taking initiative to take care of himself.
Tomorrow is the day that my parish, St. John the Baptist celebrates it's 150Year anniversary. I am going to the Mass and reception in the afternoon, starting at 1PM. I figure that I probably have to be there at 12PM to be sure that I can park within a mile of the place. So I will again spend part of the morning with Dick and then high tail it over to St. Johns. All three our the choirs are singing and will be doing a special program before the mass. Archbishop Liscecki is officiating. I just want to be a part of it and perhaps meet the Archbishop at the reception.
Busy times, but at least I have enough sense to not double book these days. I have ignored MANY events, because I am learning that I have limits and am picking and choosing my priorities.
God love you all
Mary
Senior View
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.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
It was a red letter day today.
I spent the morning at home but left for Rocky Knoll at about 10AM. I had to stop and get a small booklet printed for tomorrow's scone baking CWI event. I am really all ready as I don't have to prepare anything since the snacks will be the scones.
I was there for Dick's OT. They were trying a new procedure for transferring which I wanted to be there for. I need to know all the procedures that he has learned so that when he comes home, I can assist him.
We had lunch together and then at 1PM, Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis arrived with the new prosthetic.
We spent about an hour and a half, Dick, Tim, the PT staff and me getting that new prosthetic on and doing adjustments for comfort between several stands. He sure looked good standing on two legs again and after all the fitting and fussing, Dick walked the length of the parallel bars.
Now he has to spend the nest week and a half practicing standing, wearing the prosthesis as much as possible until Tim comes back again for more adjustments as the stump is still forming and shrinking. After a few weeks, he will get the final sleeve with the permanent attachment. All went very well.
Nancy and I went shooting tonight. I had not been to the club in months. It was good to see so many of my friends but I don't feel that I can recommit to the work involved in membership. Nancy's friend, my cousin Warren joined us shooting tonight. That was fun. League actually started last week but we were unable to shoot last Friday. I didn't do too badly as it has been three months since I shot last. I at least got all the shots on the target.
Now I can wind down for the night. Tomorrow I will be going to see Dick at 9AM as I want to be home by noon to do the last minute things for the gathering tomorrow afternoon.
So I hope you have a lovely weekend and that all your dreams come true.
God love you
Mary
I spent the morning at home but left for Rocky Knoll at about 10AM. I had to stop and get a small booklet printed for tomorrow's scone baking CWI event. I am really all ready as I don't have to prepare anything since the snacks will be the scones.
I was there for Dick's OT. They were trying a new procedure for transferring which I wanted to be there for. I need to know all the procedures that he has learned so that when he comes home, I can assist him.
We had lunch together and then at 1PM, Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis arrived with the new prosthetic.
We spent about an hour and a half, Dick, Tim, the PT staff and me getting that new prosthetic on and doing adjustments for comfort between several stands. He sure looked good standing on two legs again and after all the fitting and fussing, Dick walked the length of the parallel bars.
Now he has to spend the nest week and a half practicing standing, wearing the prosthesis as much as possible until Tim comes back again for more adjustments as the stump is still forming and shrinking. After a few weeks, he will get the final sleeve with the permanent attachment. All went very well.
Nancy and I went shooting tonight. I had not been to the club in months. It was good to see so many of my friends but I don't feel that I can recommit to the work involved in membership. Nancy's friend, my cousin Warren joined us shooting tonight. That was fun. League actually started last week but we were unable to shoot last Friday. I didn't do too badly as it has been three months since I shot last. I at least got all the shots on the target.
Now I can wind down for the night. Tomorrow I will be going to see Dick at 9AM as I want to be home by noon to do the last minute things for the gathering tomorrow afternoon.
So I hope you have a lovely weekend and that all your dreams come true.
God love you
Mary
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Lots to do today. I slept until 7:30 AM though which left me really rested for a change. It was in the upper 30s when I woke up. By this evening it had crept up to the low 60s which was really pleasant what with the beautiful blue sky dotted with a few wispy white clouds. I left the door open for about an hour early this evening. It is so nice to air everything out.
I finished two quilt squares today and cut out some more pieces for a Christmas project that I am hoping to be able to finish.
I stopped at Walgreens to pick up a few things and my prescription. They are "remodeling" the whole store which means that they will have everything in a different place. Stores seem to like to do that. I heard that their philosophy is that then people see things they would not have noticed if you leave things the same too long. What a mess in there but I got everything I needed anyway.
Then I went to Rocky Knoll. Dick stood for 5 1/2 minutes today. Then 3 1/2 in the afternoon. He looks better today too. Tired but more alert and he is steady when he stands. We had lunch together. Then in for the OT. I left shortly after 3PM because Jeff stopped by on his way home from Mom's to pick up a tape and a book. He also fixed a railing that was coming loose for me. I am so fortunate to have so much family that love me and help when I need it.
Eileen called last night too to see how Dick was doing. Sometimes I talk to other people who don't have this wonderful blessing of a loving family. God has indeed been good to me.
I washed all the cups and saucers and plates for the Scone Baking and put them on the table. I am going to bring up the round table and chairs from downstairs too. This should be fun. I expect about a dozen of us and four batches of scones.
So. That is pretty much the day. Not too boring, I hope.
I am putting together a scone recipe book for the event. I had an empty page, so filled it with the following.
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
By Don Miguel Ruiz
1. Be impeccable with your word.
Speak with integrity and say only what you mean.
2. Don’t take anything personally.
Nothing others do is because of you. It simply reflects their own life experiences and the training they
received when they were children.
3. Don’t make assumptions.
Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate as clearly as you can.
And don’t become attached to preconceived ideas of what should happen.
4. Always do your best.
Then never second-guess yourself or look back with regret.
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
By Don Miguel Ruiz
1. Be impeccable with your word.
Speak with integrity and say only what you mean.
2. Don’t take anything personally.
Nothing others do is because of you. It simply reflects their own life experiences and the training they
received when they were children.
3. Don’t make assumptions.
Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate as clearly as you can.
And don’t become attached to preconceived ideas of what should happen.
4. Always do your best.
Then never second-guess yourself or look back with regret.
God love you
Mary
I finished two quilt squares today and cut out some more pieces for a Christmas project that I am hoping to be able to finish.
I stopped at Walgreens to pick up a few things and my prescription. They are "remodeling" the whole store which means that they will have everything in a different place. Stores seem to like to do that. I heard that their philosophy is that then people see things they would not have noticed if you leave things the same too long. What a mess in there but I got everything I needed anyway.
Then I went to Rocky Knoll. Dick stood for 5 1/2 minutes today. Then 3 1/2 in the afternoon. He looks better today too. Tired but more alert and he is steady when he stands. We had lunch together. Then in for the OT. I left shortly after 3PM because Jeff stopped by on his way home from Mom's to pick up a tape and a book. He also fixed a railing that was coming loose for me. I am so fortunate to have so much family that love me and help when I need it.
Eileen called last night too to see how Dick was doing. Sometimes I talk to other people who don't have this wonderful blessing of a loving family. God has indeed been good to me.
I washed all the cups and saucers and plates for the Scone Baking and put them on the table. I am going to bring up the round table and chairs from downstairs too. This should be fun. I expect about a dozen of us and four batches of scones.
So. That is pretty much the day. Not too boring, I hope.
I am putting together a scone recipe book for the event. I had an empty page, so filled it with the following.
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
By Don Miguel Ruiz
1. Be impeccable with your word.
Speak with integrity and say only what you mean.
2. Don’t take anything personally.
Nothing others do is because of you. It simply reflects their own life experiences and the training they
received when they were children.
3. Don’t make assumptions.
Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate as clearly as you can.
And don’t become attached to preconceived ideas of what should happen.
4. Always do your best.
Then never second-guess yourself or look back with regret.
THE FOUR AGREEMENTS
By Don Miguel Ruiz
1. Be impeccable with your word.
Speak with integrity and say only what you mean.
2. Don’t take anything personally.
Nothing others do is because of you. It simply reflects their own life experiences and the training they
received when they were children.
3. Don’t make assumptions.
Find the courage to ask questions and express what you really want. Communicate as clearly as you can.
And don’t become attached to preconceived ideas of what should happen.
4. Always do your best.
Then never second-guess yourself or look back with regret.
God love you
Mary
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
A 55degree day. I even wore a jacket and a long sleeved tee today.
I slept a bit late today. Roxie insisted that I feed her at 6AM. But - I went back to bed and slept until after 7. Boy did that feel good.
I had a quick breakfast and then went grocery shopping and filled the gas tank. I was home shortly after 9AM and was able to do a bit of sewing, pay some bills and pull out china for Saturday's Scone Baking. We don't need much but will want tea and coffee and a plate to set the scones on.
Dick was standing for the second time when I arrived at Rocky Knoll. He had stood for 5 minutes and stood for another 5 after I got there. Everybody is so excited. He has not had a fever since Monday and the ache in his chest is almost gone. We had lunch and came back into therapy for OT. He stood again for 3.5 minutes. This is indeed a record. Good practice for Friday when the other prosthesis comes.
At 3PM we went down the hall to the On the Rocks Coctail hour. That is a nice break for us. Out of the room in a social setting with a glass of white wine and each other.
I came home at 4PM. It has been a very quiet evening. I have prepared some things for tomorrow, so that I can get a lot done then and am trying to let myself rest. You know me it is hard not to keep "doing stuff." I intend to crawl in bed at 8PM and read for a while.
Hope your week is going as well as mine.
Love
Mary
I slept a bit late today. Roxie insisted that I feed her at 6AM. But - I went back to bed and slept until after 7. Boy did that feel good.
I had a quick breakfast and then went grocery shopping and filled the gas tank. I was home shortly after 9AM and was able to do a bit of sewing, pay some bills and pull out china for Saturday's Scone Baking. We don't need much but will want tea and coffee and a plate to set the scones on.
Dick was standing for the second time when I arrived at Rocky Knoll. He had stood for 5 minutes and stood for another 5 after I got there. Everybody is so excited. He has not had a fever since Monday and the ache in his chest is almost gone. We had lunch and came back into therapy for OT. He stood again for 3.5 minutes. This is indeed a record. Good practice for Friday when the other prosthesis comes.
At 3PM we went down the hall to the On the Rocks Coctail hour. That is a nice break for us. Out of the room in a social setting with a glass of white wine and each other.
I came home at 4PM. It has been a very quiet evening. I have prepared some things for tomorrow, so that I can get a lot done then and am trying to let myself rest. You know me it is hard not to keep "doing stuff." I intend to crawl in bed at 8PM and read for a while.
Hope your week is going as well as mine.
Love
Mary
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
It is much cooler today. I don't believe that it got over 65. But the sun was shining and I found it quite comfortable. I had my jacket in the car but had no need for it.
I was busy this morning, mainly down in the den.
First: I racked my Currant/Marigold wine for the second time. It is really quite pleasant though kind of raw yet. As Dad used to say. "Let it age.". It will, however, be one of a kind as I figure that this will be the last year I make wine. I have enough Marigold blossoms for a batch of that and then I will be done. I am glad that Bobbie is interested in and making lots of wines as we have all the equipment and it is really nice to keep it in the family. Roxie joined me down there. She really fussed at me for a while. I think she was asking what I was doing down there racking wine without Bobbie.
Then I started sewing. I have so many items in various stages of assembly an since Saturday will be Celtic Women Scone Baking day here and we will be using both ovens, I figure I had better have that area at least looking like I have some semblance of order to my life.
Then I took care of some business and fixes a sandwich for lunch with Dick. Did I tell you I made a small batch of fudge yesterday. This appealed to Dick. I am glad as his appetite, even for things he loves, has not been good. I got to Rocky Knoll just in time to watch him stand for the first time today during his OT session. He actually stood twice then and twice after lunch during PT.
He still has some pain in his chest but the fever is gone. His appetite is still poor but he aims to eat half of what they give him at each meal. He was delighted with the fudge though. He is still losing weight, but at a slower rate, which is fine. Only three more days until the prosthesis for his right leg comes. Yippee!!!
Got a special email tonight. My granddaughter, Nora, who is going to have a baby early next year sent me an email to let me know that they are now absolutley sure that it is a boy. She had expected a girl so now has had to change all her plans for the nursery. I am very delighted. I would have been just as delighted with a girl, of course, but I do have two great grand daughters already and a great grandson will be fun. In any case, it is AMAZING and I am a happy lady.
I figured out how to use the rest of the mini marshmallows. I made 5 Cup Salad: 1 11oz can drained Manderin oranges, 1 8 oz can of pineapple, 1 cup coconut, 2 cups mini marshmallows and 6 oz of sour cream. Yum yum
Have a lovely Wednesday. It is shopping day and also On the Rocks Afternoon at Rocky Knoll. So Dick and I will have our hour date and social hour.
Love you
Mary
I was busy this morning, mainly down in the den.
First: I racked my Currant/Marigold wine for the second time. It is really quite pleasant though kind of raw yet. As Dad used to say. "Let it age.". It will, however, be one of a kind as I figure that this will be the last year I make wine. I have enough Marigold blossoms for a batch of that and then I will be done. I am glad that Bobbie is interested in and making lots of wines as we have all the equipment and it is really nice to keep it in the family. Roxie joined me down there. She really fussed at me for a while. I think she was asking what I was doing down there racking wine without Bobbie.
Then I started sewing. I have so many items in various stages of assembly an since Saturday will be Celtic Women Scone Baking day here and we will be using both ovens, I figure I had better have that area at least looking like I have some semblance of order to my life.
Then I took care of some business and fixes a sandwich for lunch with Dick. Did I tell you I made a small batch of fudge yesterday. This appealed to Dick. I am glad as his appetite, even for things he loves, has not been good. I got to Rocky Knoll just in time to watch him stand for the first time today during his OT session. He actually stood twice then and twice after lunch during PT.
He still has some pain in his chest but the fever is gone. His appetite is still poor but he aims to eat half of what they give him at each meal. He was delighted with the fudge though. He is still losing weight, but at a slower rate, which is fine. Only three more days until the prosthesis for his right leg comes. Yippee!!!
Got a special email tonight. My granddaughter, Nora, who is going to have a baby early next year sent me an email to let me know that they are now absolutley sure that it is a boy. She had expected a girl so now has had to change all her plans for the nursery. I am very delighted. I would have been just as delighted with a girl, of course, but I do have two great grand daughters already and a great grandson will be fun. In any case, it is AMAZING and I am a happy lady.
I figured out how to use the rest of the mini marshmallows. I made 5 Cup Salad: 1 11oz can drained Manderin oranges, 1 8 oz can of pineapple, 1 cup coconut, 2 cups mini marshmallows and 6 oz of sour cream. Yum yum
Have a lovely Wednesday. It is shopping day and also On the Rocks Afternoon at Rocky Knoll. So Dick and I will have our hour date and social hour.
Love you
Mary
Monday, September 12, 2011
Finally as normal a Monday as there will be as long as Dick is at the Rehab Center.
I went to Bible Study this morning. We had seven of us there and discussed Psalm 32 which deals with forgiveness. Sunday's readings were all on forgiveness too. We are amazed at how often this happens. Forgiving is not always that hard but forgetting is. There is a wonderful song called The Poison Tree about not forgiving. It starts by the singer singing that she forgave her friend and the anger died. But she did not forgive her enemy and she nurtured the anger until a Poison Tree grew inside of her.
Then I went to Mother's. We got all her bills paid and had a really good visit. I brought her some of the chicken dinner that I prepared yesterday.
I ate lunch at home and picked up the mail, then went over to Rocky Knoll. Dick was in therapy when I got there. He stood two or three times today. His arms and legs seem to be gaining strength. He stood for 5 minutes this morning. When we left therapy we went to the nurses station as he said that his shoulder is hurting again. He has a slight fever and the nurse could hear some congestion in his back. They emailed Dr. Sharon who suggested going back to Memorial. HOWEVER, Dick and I were not thrilled with that. Another tiring trip with all those tests and then a return later tonight which is what I am SURE they would do did not seem practical. He is still on antibiotics from last week. The doctor is going to prescribe the breathing therapy that helps break up things and he can ask for more pain meds if the pain gets worse. I would rather see if this will help first and Dick was delighted with the option.
Good news. His prosthesis will be here on Friday.
I came home at 5:30PM right after supper. I made some fudge. I had some miniature marshmallows and an open can of canned milk that I did not want to waste. I still have some marshmallows. Got to think of something.
Tomorrow is a quiet day - no appointments. Just can do things I want to, like sew, straighten out for Saturday and rack the currant/marigold wine. Then I will go to be with my guy at 11:30 and have lunch with him.
God love you
Mary
I went to Bible Study this morning. We had seven of us there and discussed Psalm 32 which deals with forgiveness. Sunday's readings were all on forgiveness too. We are amazed at how often this happens. Forgiving is not always that hard but forgetting is. There is a wonderful song called The Poison Tree about not forgiving. It starts by the singer singing that she forgave her friend and the anger died. But she did not forgive her enemy and she nurtured the anger until a Poison Tree grew inside of her.
Then I went to Mother's. We got all her bills paid and had a really good visit. I brought her some of the chicken dinner that I prepared yesterday.
I ate lunch at home and picked up the mail, then went over to Rocky Knoll. Dick was in therapy when I got there. He stood two or three times today. His arms and legs seem to be gaining strength. He stood for 5 minutes this morning. When we left therapy we went to the nurses station as he said that his shoulder is hurting again. He has a slight fever and the nurse could hear some congestion in his back. They emailed Dr. Sharon who suggested going back to Memorial. HOWEVER, Dick and I were not thrilled with that. Another tiring trip with all those tests and then a return later tonight which is what I am SURE they would do did not seem practical. He is still on antibiotics from last week. The doctor is going to prescribe the breathing therapy that helps break up things and he can ask for more pain meds if the pain gets worse. I would rather see if this will help first and Dick was delighted with the option.
Good news. His prosthesis will be here on Friday.
I came home at 5:30PM right after supper. I made some fudge. I had some miniature marshmallows and an open can of canned milk that I did not want to waste. I still have some marshmallows. Got to think of something.
Tomorrow is a quiet day - no appointments. Just can do things I want to, like sew, straighten out for Saturday and rack the currant/marigold wine. Then I will go to be with my guy at 11:30 and have lunch with him.
God love you
Mary
Sunday, September 11, 2011
What a lovely Sunday. It was a bit warm today but not unbearable.
I went over to Rocky Knoll at about 9AM. Dick was up and looking pretty good. I went down to the Activity Room to help bring residents down to the Mass which is at 10AM. I brought two down. A very gentle man and a sweet lovely lady. I enjoyed the Mass. Father talked about 911 at the beginning and then the sermon was about forgiveness. Forgiven and forgiving, he said. We need both sides of the coin.
We had lunch together. Then watched the Chicago/Atlanta game. I was on the wrong side of that one for my Football league. I cam home at 3PM and tried to sleep but did not do too well. That's OK, I will get to bed early tonight.
This week will be the beginning of things being semi normal, unless Dick gets really sick again. Let's all pray for health for Dick. I think he is overdue.
Have a good week. Sleep tight
Mary
I went over to Rocky Knoll at about 9AM. Dick was up and looking pretty good. I went down to the Activity Room to help bring residents down to the Mass which is at 10AM. I brought two down. A very gentle man and a sweet lovely lady. I enjoyed the Mass. Father talked about 911 at the beginning and then the sermon was about forgiveness. Forgiven and forgiving, he said. We need both sides of the coin.
We had lunch together. Then watched the Chicago/Atlanta game. I was on the wrong side of that one for my Football league. I cam home at 3PM and tried to sleep but did not do too well. That's OK, I will get to bed early tonight.
This week will be the beginning of things being semi normal, unless Dick gets really sick again. Let's all pray for health for Dick. I think he is overdue.
Have a good week. Sleep tight
Mary
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Such a lovely day we had today. Gorgeous sun, warm temperatures and a gentle breeze blowing. I slept until 8:30AM this morning. What a pleasure.
Then I got up and did the "morning" chores and went down in the den to do some sewing. I am making a bit of headway on my projects and am using the time for a bit of me time.
I went over to see Dick at about noon. We had lunch together, I helped him put on his prosthesis for a few hours. Good to do that every day. He seemed a BIT stronger today. I hope this continues. We also went outside for a stroll and roll this afternoon.
I came home at about 3:30PM to take a nap and rest. Nice afternoon and evening. Tomorrow will be another rather quiet day. I intend to enjoy before busy starts again.
God love you
Mary
Then I got up and did the "morning" chores and went down in the den to do some sewing. I am making a bit of headway on my projects and am using the time for a bit of me time.
I went over to see Dick at about noon. We had lunch together, I helped him put on his prosthesis for a few hours. Good to do that every day. He seemed a BIT stronger today. I hope this continues. We also went outside for a stroll and roll this afternoon.
I came home at about 3:30PM to take a nap and rest. Nice afternoon and evening. Tomorrow will be another rather quiet day. I intend to enjoy before busy starts again.
God love you
Mary
Friday, September 09, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
I feel a lot better today. I don't know why but I will not question it.
I got up and did some kitchen cleaning, some wash, some quilting and cleaned the oven. I left a bit early to stop at Fleet Farm to try to find some new shirts for Dick as a couple of his current shirts are really getting worn. Luckily, I was there at the changed of season and found three of a kind that he likes in the size 3X not 3XT so I took them all. He liked them.
I got to Rocky Knoll to see the end of his OT and then join him and the "guys" - in this case just Bud and Fred as the other Ernie was out with his wife - for lunch. Dick's appetite is still not good. He ate about half of his meal today. He said that he had an egg and toast and a piece of cheese for breakfast.
After lunch the speech therapist, Susan, stopped in to remind him of the things he must do and the throat exercises that he should to to be sure that all the food goes down into the stomach instead of aspirating into the lungs. Then he had his PT. He was quite tired by then but did a great job anyway. He even stood twice for longer than he had managed since he got the pneumonia.
Today, he finally felt well enough to look at the pictures I took in Oklahoma and to look at the plans I brought back from a builder there. This is a good sign as he is still much to weak to want to play games or go outside.
Tomorrow he has appointments with both Dr. Fehrman and Dr. Sharon. I have a list of concerns to present. He really is not rallying the way he should. I know you are all praying for him and I just want you to know how much we rely on those prayers and your good thoughts.
Since I have been so repetative lately, I will insert one of my brother Matt's poems for you.
Tree
it's busy head aloft in the sky
when the wind comes roaring
it will lean it's head and cry
it will cry until it's empty
of all it's tears & all it's grief,
and in it's final autumn of anquish
will shed leaf after lonely leaf.
He never used capital letters.
God love you
Mary
I got up and did some kitchen cleaning, some wash, some quilting and cleaned the oven. I left a bit early to stop at Fleet Farm to try to find some new shirts for Dick as a couple of his current shirts are really getting worn. Luckily, I was there at the changed of season and found three of a kind that he likes in the size 3X not 3XT so I took them all. He liked them.
I got to Rocky Knoll to see the end of his OT and then join him and the "guys" - in this case just Bud and Fred as the other Ernie was out with his wife - for lunch. Dick's appetite is still not good. He ate about half of his meal today. He said that he had an egg and toast and a piece of cheese for breakfast.
After lunch the speech therapist, Susan, stopped in to remind him of the things he must do and the throat exercises that he should to to be sure that all the food goes down into the stomach instead of aspirating into the lungs. Then he had his PT. He was quite tired by then but did a great job anyway. He even stood twice for longer than he had managed since he got the pneumonia.
Today, he finally felt well enough to look at the pictures I took in Oklahoma and to look at the plans I brought back from a builder there. This is a good sign as he is still much to weak to want to play games or go outside.
Tomorrow he has appointments with both Dr. Fehrman and Dr. Sharon. I have a list of concerns to present. He really is not rallying the way he should. I know you are all praying for him and I just want you to know how much we rely on those prayers and your good thoughts.
Since I have been so repetative lately, I will insert one of my brother Matt's poems for you.
Tree
it's busy head aloft in the sky
when the wind comes roaring
it will lean it's head and cry
it will cry until it's empty
of all it's tears & all it's grief,
and in it's final autumn of anquish
will shed leaf after lonely leaf.
He never used capital letters.
God love you
Mary
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Grocery shopping today. So I got up before 7AM even if the bed felt oh so good. Because of the holiday, today was trash day too, so I took that out before I went to the store. I saw my neighbor Jean, and she mentioned that she has a friend who has horses and uses old newspapers shredded. So I will now give those to Jean when the bag is full. She is now adding her empty aluminum cans to mine outside my garage for the lady who comes around collecting them.
Guess what. I bought Dick a pair of shoes today. When Tim made the cast for the new prosthesis, he reminded me that we would need a new pair. So, we decided to get a good pair rather than a cheap pair because we want it to last. Fit, of course, is not a problem. Tim said to get a size 10. I went to Depke's in Sheboygan Falls. My cousin Doug's wife, Caroline, was working. She had not heard about Dick's second amputation but between her and the other workers, they found me a pair of "last year's" black size 10 Hush Puppy shoes. They were half price, so I got a good deal and a pair of shoes that will last. I have to bring a pair of socks too. They will go tomorrow.
Then I stopped at Mother's with the blouse that I mended and a part of the beer bread that I baked. She likes bread too and was almost out so my timing was good.
I got to Rocky Knoll just as Dick was getting ready to stand. He was able to get up for a couple of minutes but is still very weak. He is having trouble swallowing. He did eat lunch, a light lunch but he did eat. When I called him tonight he said that he did not go down for supper. Not good. I am sure happy that we will be seeing Dr. Sharon on Friday. I will be there when it is lunch time and will see what I can do.
I came home at about 4:00PM Roxie was glad to see me. Especially when I gave her a taste of sardine. I remembered that I had a can and had a bit on a cracker for a snack.
I spent the afternoon cleaning up and preparing a veggie dip and cleaning carrots and celery for dipping.
Now it is time to wind down. I did want to do a bit of sewing, but can get that done in the morning. I do have a couple of pieces ready for applique that I can take with me to Rocky Knoll. Dick is just too tired to play cards or review the things we want to talk about.
God love you
Mary
Love it! This has got to be one of the greatest quotes of all time.
I thought this might make you smile. :-) ...conversation overheard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai .
Iranian Air Defense Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Site: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Site: ( ... total silence)
God bless our troops.
There is something about a Marine that makes other countries listen to reason.
Guess what. I bought Dick a pair of shoes today. When Tim made the cast for the new prosthesis, he reminded me that we would need a new pair. So, we decided to get a good pair rather than a cheap pair because we want it to last. Fit, of course, is not a problem. Tim said to get a size 10. I went to Depke's in Sheboygan Falls. My cousin Doug's wife, Caroline, was working. She had not heard about Dick's second amputation but between her and the other workers, they found me a pair of "last year's" black size 10 Hush Puppy shoes. They were half price, so I got a good deal and a pair of shoes that will last. I have to bring a pair of socks too. They will go tomorrow.
Then I stopped at Mother's with the blouse that I mended and a part of the beer bread that I baked. She likes bread too and was almost out so my timing was good.
I got to Rocky Knoll just as Dick was getting ready to stand. He was able to get up for a couple of minutes but is still very weak. He is having trouble swallowing. He did eat lunch, a light lunch but he did eat. When I called him tonight he said that he did not go down for supper. Not good. I am sure happy that we will be seeing Dr. Sharon on Friday. I will be there when it is lunch time and will see what I can do.
I came home at about 4:00PM Roxie was glad to see me. Especially when I gave her a taste of sardine. I remembered that I had a can and had a bit on a cracker for a snack.
I spent the afternoon cleaning up and preparing a veggie dip and cleaning carrots and celery for dipping.
Now it is time to wind down. I did want to do a bit of sewing, but can get that done in the morning. I do have a couple of pieces ready for applique that I can take with me to Rocky Knoll. Dick is just too tired to play cards or review the things we want to talk about.
God love you
Mary
Love it! This has got to be one of the greatest quotes of all time.
I thought this might make you smile. :-) ...conversation overheard on the VHF Guard (emergency) frequency 121.5 MHz while flying from Europe to Dubai .
Iranian Air Defense Site: 'Unknown aircraft you are in Iranian airspace. Identify yourself.'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States aircraft. I am in Iraqi airspace.'
Air Defense Site: 'You are in Iranian airspace. If you do not depart our airspace we will launch interceptor aircraft!'
Aircraft: 'This is a United States Marine Corps FA-18 fighter. Send 'em up, I'll wait!'
Air Defense Site: ( ... total silence)
God bless our troops.
There is something about a Marine that makes other countries listen to reason.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
A totally confusing day.
This morning I put a starter for a beer bread and the rest of the ingredients into the bread machine. It is just excellent. Moist with a nice crispy crust and a great flavor. Next time I will substitute a bit of whole wheat flour. I have been looking for a good Guiness yeast bread and now feel that I have found it. I only needed part of the bottle of Guinness so I used the rest for that quick beer bread that Jacquie gave me the recipe for. As I was all our of bread this is a good combo.
I went over to Rocky Knoll at about 8:30AM because I was intending to leave right after lunch to go the the Kettle Country Quilters meeting. Then it turned out that Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis came today at 1PM to cast Dick's left stump for the new prosthesis. So I had to call Helen and tell her I was unable to come after all.
He had OT in the morning. That went quite well. I also spoke to the Social Worker about how the time is holding out and how the hospital days count towards the Medicare allowed days. I feel more in control now and was able to tell Dick. It is good that we are working on the prosthesis now. Tim says he will probably have it by next week, then Dick will really have to get to work.
He is still so weak as he recovers from his last pneumonia. We see Dr. Fehrman and Dr. Sharon on Friday. I have a list of questions for them too.
I came home at about 2:30PM. Rested for a while, went down and mended a jacket for Mom then did a bit of quilting. I came upstairs to begin my pepper jelly when the phone rang. It was Dick with a problem. He had gotten the impression that he was supposed to be able to put the rests for his stumps on to the motorized chair by himself. I went back over there to show him that this was not possible and be sure of that myself. He gets so concerned about things lately and I worry.
Hopefully tomorrow he will be stronger and more alert.
God love you
Mary
This morning I put a starter for a beer bread and the rest of the ingredients into the bread machine. It is just excellent. Moist with a nice crispy crust and a great flavor. Next time I will substitute a bit of whole wheat flour. I have been looking for a good Guiness yeast bread and now feel that I have found it. I only needed part of the bottle of Guinness so I used the rest for that quick beer bread that Jacquie gave me the recipe for. As I was all our of bread this is a good combo.
I went over to Rocky Knoll at about 8:30AM because I was intending to leave right after lunch to go the the Kettle Country Quilters meeting. Then it turned out that Tim from Wisconsin Prosthesis came today at 1PM to cast Dick's left stump for the new prosthesis. So I had to call Helen and tell her I was unable to come after all.
He had OT in the morning. That went quite well. I also spoke to the Social Worker about how the time is holding out and how the hospital days count towards the Medicare allowed days. I feel more in control now and was able to tell Dick. It is good that we are working on the prosthesis now. Tim says he will probably have it by next week, then Dick will really have to get to work.
He is still so weak as he recovers from his last pneumonia. We see Dr. Fehrman and Dr. Sharon on Friday. I have a list of questions for them too.
I came home at about 2:30PM. Rested for a while, went down and mended a jacket for Mom then did a bit of quilting. I came upstairs to begin my pepper jelly when the phone rang. It was Dick with a problem. He had gotten the impression that he was supposed to be able to put the rests for his stumps on to the motorized chair by himself. I went back over there to show him that this was not possible and be sure of that myself. He gets so concerned about things lately and I worry.
Hopefully tomorrow he will be stronger and more alert.
God love you
Mary
Monday, September 05, 2011
I am sitting in the living room with the doors open, just letting the house air out in this beautiful cool, dry air. Roxie is on my lap now but keeps going from one door to the other to enjoy the sounds and smells of out doors.
I left here at about 9:30AM. Picked up some vitamins for Mother and some yeast so that I could start a bread tonight on my way to visit Mother. She is doing well. We had a great visit. I set up her pills for the week and we talked about so many things including Uncle Henry and Gypsies.
Uncle Henry was Grandma Bowser's younger brother and Mother's Godfather. When she came to visit me in California, we went down to the San Diego Area to visit him. He lived in a mobile home not far from his daughter, Ellen. Mother and I met him at his mobile home and he gently escorted, escorted is the right word, into his home and served us a drink while we waited for his granddaughter to come and lead us to Ellen's house. He was such a gentleman and so sweet. He died at the age of 99 years old at King Veteran's hospital.
Mother asked me if I remembered the Gypsies coming to Sheboygan Falls. I DO remember. When I worked at the bank in Sheboygan Falls, they came one summer. They were just as you picture them. Their caravan was brightly colored and they dressed in Gypsy garb. The merchants were rather nervous as they were known for light fingers. They did odd jobs and whatever to support themselves and stayed down in the area we called the Flats which now has several factories on it. The wandering people have lost their way of life. Mother and I wonder what happened to the gypsies. I may check if I get the urge.
I went to Rocky Knoll from Mother's and had lunch with Dick. He was still in PT when I arrived. Bobbie got there just as we were finishing our lunch so she was there to visit with me and him while he did his OT. He is still too weak to stand. But he tried and did well with the other therapy they put him through.
I left at about 2:30 and came home to take a nap. Roxie was delighted. I spent the rest of the afternoon doing a bit of cooking and cleaning. I decided to keep it quiet as it IS a holiday and I need one too.
So. it is close to bed time. Tomorrow will be the beginning of getting back into a routine.
I'll send a couple of picture
God love you
Mary
I left here at about 9:30AM. Picked up some vitamins for Mother and some yeast so that I could start a bread tonight on my way to visit Mother. She is doing well. We had a great visit. I set up her pills for the week and we talked about so many things including Uncle Henry and Gypsies.
Uncle Henry was Grandma Bowser's younger brother and Mother's Godfather. When she came to visit me in California, we went down to the San Diego Area to visit him. He lived in a mobile home not far from his daughter, Ellen. Mother and I met him at his mobile home and he gently escorted, escorted is the right word, into his home and served us a drink while we waited for his granddaughter to come and lead us to Ellen's house. He was such a gentleman and so sweet. He died at the age of 99 years old at King Veteran's hospital.
Mother asked me if I remembered the Gypsies coming to Sheboygan Falls. I DO remember. When I worked at the bank in Sheboygan Falls, they came one summer. They were just as you picture them. Their caravan was brightly colored and they dressed in Gypsy garb. The merchants were rather nervous as they were known for light fingers. They did odd jobs and whatever to support themselves and stayed down in the area we called the Flats which now has several factories on it. The wandering people have lost their way of life. Mother and I wonder what happened to the gypsies. I may check if I get the urge.
I went to Rocky Knoll from Mother's and had lunch with Dick. He was still in PT when I arrived. Bobbie got there just as we were finishing our lunch so she was there to visit with me and him while he did his OT. He is still too weak to stand. But he tried and did well with the other therapy they put him through.
I left at about 2:30 and came home to take a nap. Roxie was delighted. I spent the rest of the afternoon doing a bit of cooking and cleaning. I decided to keep it quiet as it IS a holiday and I need one too.
So. it is close to bed time. Tomorrow will be the beginning of getting back into a routine.
I'll send a couple of picture
God love you
Mary
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Hi Happy People
At least I hope you are happy because I am in need of happy people right now.
Last night I slept quite well and woke up shortly before 8AM. Just in time to have breakfast, shower, take care of household things and get to Rocky Knoll by 9AM. Dick is very weak today but some of his functions have improved from yesterday.
I went to Mass at 10AM, I wheeled a lovely lady down to Mass. This was her first Sunday here so she got a special blessing before I took her back. Then as we were going into Woodland Village, one of the therapists caught her and talked her into a session of OT.
Dick and I had lunch together with Ernie, another resident. Dick did not eat too well but did eat. When we got back to his room he went back to bed and seems to be sleeping a lot. I left at 2PM so that I can get some extra rest, but I am really concerned about him. His voice is weak, which is that sign that something is wrong.
The nurses are all aware that this is happening so I will see what is happening in the morning.
In the meantime, I am trying to get to bed early so that I can get rested for the battle.
Roxie was so happy that I was home early and actually took a nap this afternoon.
God love you all
Mary
At least I hope you are happy because I am in need of happy people right now.
Last night I slept quite well and woke up shortly before 8AM. Just in time to have breakfast, shower, take care of household things and get to Rocky Knoll by 9AM. Dick is very weak today but some of his functions have improved from yesterday.
I went to Mass at 10AM, I wheeled a lovely lady down to Mass. This was her first Sunday here so she got a special blessing before I took her back. Then as we were going into Woodland Village, one of the therapists caught her and talked her into a session of OT.
Dick and I had lunch together with Ernie, another resident. Dick did not eat too well but did eat. When we got back to his room he went back to bed and seems to be sleeping a lot. I left at 2PM so that I can get some extra rest, but I am really concerned about him. His voice is weak, which is that sign that something is wrong.
The nurses are all aware that this is happening so I will see what is happening in the morning.
In the meantime, I am trying to get to bed early so that I can get rested for the battle.
Roxie was so happy that I was home early and actually took a nap this afternoon.
God love you all
Mary
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Well, I WAS on the run most of the day but I still feel more rested than yesterday. I was in bed at 7PM last night. I slept really well until Miss Roxie started bugging me at about 3AM. I think it was the storm coming in and that she wanted reassurance but I was not happy with her.
I finally got up at about 5:30AM because I wanted to be ready to pick up Debbie O Grady to to the the Scottish Highland Games in Waukesha. I had decided that I had to go because I had the CWI Banner and things for the table. When I got there, I found that Linda, the gal in charge, had not received the list of our members that I had sent to her by email, so I was able to get that set at the gate before anybody else arrived.
We had a table which we set up as a booth in the Cultural Area. I liked that area, we met people at the Welsh and Cornish tables, the Shamrock Club and several vendors and craftspeople, some who were familiar with us and some not. We made a lot of contacts.
I did a bit of buying again. I got a tea cozy and some tea and shortbread.
They had a lovely tea area set up with tea served in pots and real cups and a great assortment of scones, breads and cakes. SUPER.
I got to interact with several of our members and then took an hour to roam the grounds to see what was there and then had to head for home. I did eat a pasty for lunch.
I arrived home at 1, did a couple of things here and then headed to Rocky Knoll. I found Dick in therapy. He had both PT and OT today. Good that he is right back in. He will not start standing again until Monday. That will give him time to gain strength.
I stayed with him through supper and now am home for the night. It sure feels good. He seems much better today. Very weak, but the pain in his shoulder is gone and the fever is also broken. He ate a good meal so I am encouraged by that.
Tomorrow will be a "normal" Sunday. That will get us back into a routine. Labor Day will give us a bit of a break too.
So all is better - it seems. Take care of yourselves
God love you
Mary
Whenever God closes one door, he always opens another, even though sometimes it's hell in the hallway.
I finally got up at about 5:30AM because I wanted to be ready to pick up Debbie O Grady to to the the Scottish Highland Games in Waukesha. I had decided that I had to go because I had the CWI Banner and things for the table. When I got there, I found that Linda, the gal in charge, had not received the list of our members that I had sent to her by email, so I was able to get that set at the gate before anybody else arrived.
We had a table which we set up as a booth in the Cultural Area. I liked that area, we met people at the Welsh and Cornish tables, the Shamrock Club and several vendors and craftspeople, some who were familiar with us and some not. We made a lot of contacts.
I did a bit of buying again. I got a tea cozy and some tea and shortbread.
They had a lovely tea area set up with tea served in pots and real cups and a great assortment of scones, breads and cakes. SUPER.
I got to interact with several of our members and then took an hour to roam the grounds to see what was there and then had to head for home. I did eat a pasty for lunch.
I arrived home at 1, did a couple of things here and then headed to Rocky Knoll. I found Dick in therapy. He had both PT and OT today. Good that he is right back in. He will not start standing again until Monday. That will give him time to gain strength.
I stayed with him through supper and now am home for the night. It sure feels good. He seems much better today. Very weak, but the pain in his shoulder is gone and the fever is also broken. He ate a good meal so I am encouraged by that.
Tomorrow will be a "normal" Sunday. That will get us back into a routine. Labor Day will give us a bit of a break too.
So all is better - it seems. Take care of yourselves
God love you
Mary
Whenever God closes one door, he always opens another, even though sometimes it's hell in the hallway.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Today was very exhausting also, so I will defer til tomorrow to really update you on the Oklahoma trip.
I will also, hopefully, have uploaded my pictures and can share some of them with you also.
Today, Jody cleaned from 8 to 10. Then I drove to Rocky Knoll to pick up clean clothes for Dick as I had received a call from the caseworker that they were sending him back to Rocky Knoll early this afternoon. Then I picked up some Anniversary flowers for Mother and went over to see her as I needed to get updated on what vitamins she needed. I always get her flowers on her and Dad's anniversary because I love seeing the smile on her face and hearing about the wedding day.
Then I went to Sheboygan Memorial so that Dick could get dressed for his trip back to the rehab center. Tim picked him up at 12:30PM. I followed but had to make a side trip to Fesslers Drug store to pick up some supplies for Mother and drop them off at her house on my way to Rocky Knoll. Whew.
I stayed with Dick for the bulk of the afternoon. I left at 4ish. The speech therapist came in and explained what she would be doing for Dick. It seems that they are suspecting that the fact that the pneumonia is reoccurring is because of what is called aspirational pneumonia. He is not swallowing sufficiently and particles settle in the lungs and infect. This is apparently not too uncommon. ANYTHING is worth a try at this point.
So I am home and fed and have done Dick's wash so am going to go to bed early. Tomorrow morning I will be going to Waukesha for the Highland Games. Debbie will ride with me and I will leave early to be at Rocky Knoll with Dick by 2PM. Should be nice. I have the banner and the table decorations and will just take a quick run of the event after setting up and helping with the table. I will try to find Mike, the guy who brought our motorized chair. He is in a reenactment group.
So. Good night and God Bless.
Mary
I will also, hopefully, have uploaded my pictures and can share some of them with you also.
Today, Jody cleaned from 8 to 10. Then I drove to Rocky Knoll to pick up clean clothes for Dick as I had received a call from the caseworker that they were sending him back to Rocky Knoll early this afternoon. Then I picked up some Anniversary flowers for Mother and went over to see her as I needed to get updated on what vitamins she needed. I always get her flowers on her and Dad's anniversary because I love seeing the smile on her face and hearing about the wedding day.
Then I went to Sheboygan Memorial so that Dick could get dressed for his trip back to the rehab center. Tim picked him up at 12:30PM. I followed but had to make a side trip to Fesslers Drug store to pick up some supplies for Mother and drop them off at her house on my way to Rocky Knoll. Whew.
I stayed with Dick for the bulk of the afternoon. I left at 4ish. The speech therapist came in and explained what she would be doing for Dick. It seems that they are suspecting that the fact that the pneumonia is reoccurring is because of what is called aspirational pneumonia. He is not swallowing sufficiently and particles settle in the lungs and infect. This is apparently not too uncommon. ANYTHING is worth a try at this point.
So I am home and fed and have done Dick's wash so am going to go to bed early. Tomorrow morning I will be going to Waukesha for the Highland Games. Debbie will ride with me and I will leave early to be at Rocky Knoll with Dick by 2PM. Should be nice. I have the banner and the table decorations and will just take a quick run of the event after setting up and helping with the table. I will try to find Mike, the guy who brought our motorized chair. He is in a reenactment group.
So. Good night and God Bless.
Mary
Thursday, September 01, 2011
I know. I am home from Oklahoma and should be able to be writing a really good blog.
However. I am tired. While I was gone, as most of you know, Dick got pneumonia again.
I called him every night. Monday - he sounded great. Tuesday he sounded weak. Wednesday, I got a call from Rocky Knoll that his was being transported to Sheboygan Memorial because he has Pneumonia again.
I got to the hospital at 1:30ish today. Bobbie was in his room. They had just taken him for an aspiration test, so we went to have a cup of tea together while we waited for him to come back.
It seems that they MAY have figured out the problem. I am not going into it here because it is quite complicated. But I am praying that this will be the end of the pneumonia. Pray with us. Your support is SO important.
I am not telling about the wonderful trip I had to Oklahoma in detail tonight. Just say, that I was treated like a queen and Barb and I had such wonderful experiences together. I also need to tell you about our potentional house which is so cool Dick is excite about what little I told him.
I have to go to bed now. I am drained. Tomorrow will be better.
God love you all
I sure do.
Mary
However. I am tired. While I was gone, as most of you know, Dick got pneumonia again.
I called him every night. Monday - he sounded great. Tuesday he sounded weak. Wednesday, I got a call from Rocky Knoll that his was being transported to Sheboygan Memorial because he has Pneumonia again.
I got to the hospital at 1:30ish today. Bobbie was in his room. They had just taken him for an aspiration test, so we went to have a cup of tea together while we waited for him to come back.
It seems that they MAY have figured out the problem. I am not going into it here because it is quite complicated. But I am praying that this will be the end of the pneumonia. Pray with us. Your support is SO important.
I am not telling about the wonderful trip I had to Oklahoma in detail tonight. Just say, that I was treated like a queen and Barb and I had such wonderful experiences together. I also need to tell you about our potentional house which is so cool Dick is excite about what little I told him.
I have to go to bed now. I am drained. Tomorrow will be better.
God love you all
I sure do.
Mary
Sunday, August 28, 2011
It was a button up day. I got up at about 7Am to be sure that I would get all the things done here that I needed to do.
Then, I left in time to stop at the Pig to purchase the lottery tickets for the coming week as I will not be here on Wednesday for my usual grocery shopping. I took the tickets to Dick so that he can check them while I am gone.
I to to Rocky Knoll at about 11:30AM, just in time to go down to the dining room for lunch. I purchased the lunch today because I am trying to keep the food in the fridge down to a minimum. It was good. Pork chop, Brussel sprouts, buttered noodles and cream puff.
Then we spent the afternoon, playing cards, taking a walk outside and just visiting until I had to leave.
I went from there to Mother's to be sure that anything I do for her is OK. Otherwise, it would have been two weeks between visits and that is not a good thing.
So this is the last that you will hear from me until Thursday evening. I am keeping this very short because I am being picked up at 3:15AM and need to get to bed ASAP.
I love you all
Hope you miss me
God love you
Mary
Then, I left in time to stop at the Pig to purchase the lottery tickets for the coming week as I will not be here on Wednesday for my usual grocery shopping. I took the tickets to Dick so that he can check them while I am gone.
I to to Rocky Knoll at about 11:30AM, just in time to go down to the dining room for lunch. I purchased the lunch today because I am trying to keep the food in the fridge down to a minimum. It was good. Pork chop, Brussel sprouts, buttered noodles and cream puff.
Then we spent the afternoon, playing cards, taking a walk outside and just visiting until I had to leave.
I went from there to Mother's to be sure that anything I do for her is OK. Otherwise, it would have been two weeks between visits and that is not a good thing.
So this is the last that you will hear from me until Thursday evening. I am keeping this very short because I am being picked up at 3:15AM and need to get to bed ASAP.
I love you all
Hope you miss me
God love you
Mary
Saturday, August 27, 2011
This was a perfect summer day. As Dick and I were heading out for a walk, Bobbie and Bill came into Rocky Knoll, so we all walked together. We let Dick lead the way and decide the time and route. He is not really an outdoor person, but it got him out into that wonderful day for a little while. We had a lovely visit with Bobbie and Bill. Bobbie is getting lots of information on the Kunert family history through Ancestry. I get so anxious to be working on mine, but must be patient until we get Dick all healed again. Time is my friend.
I slept til almost 8AM. Like Bobbie said, I was a real slug a bed. It felt SO good to just snuggle up in there. I ate breakfast and then drove over to the Plymouth Armory to pick up SHARE. A nice selection of fruits and veggies today. Plums, oranges, cantaloupe, green peppers and lettuce.
I re setup Dick's computer for him today. He needs something to amuse him when I am gone next week.
He seems to be feeling a bit better each day. He has the weekend off from therapy, so that gives him a chance to rest a bit more.
On Sunday, September 11th, 2011, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this tenth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.
In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.
Try to do the above. I will
God love you and our country
Mary
I slept til almost 8AM. Like Bobbie said, I was a real slug a bed. It felt SO good to just snuggle up in there. I ate breakfast and then drove over to the Plymouth Armory to pick up SHARE. A nice selection of fruits and veggies today. Plums, oranges, cantaloupe, green peppers and lettuce.
I re setup Dick's computer for him today. He needs something to amuse him when I am gone next week.
He seems to be feeling a bit better each day. He has the weekend off from therapy, so that gives him a chance to rest a bit more.
On Sunday, September 11th, 2011, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States. Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this tenth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.
In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds.
Try to do the above. I will
God love you and our country
Mary
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