Hi DelrayLaw. So good to see you posting. I am fine. Hanging in there. At least now we have a roof over our heads after the 2 hurricanes. And that reminds me when hubby was first ready to return home the Rehab turned that idea down. Reason was our den was ruined along with the lanai. There were furniture pieces that had to be removed in a hurry. Tons of items I boxed up. Some are still in our great room and others in the Master Bedroom. The roof was sort of completed the beginning of Feb., however there were some problems with the new roof and it took until the middle of April to get that done. Now there are other problems with the lanai and as of yesterday I have someone who will repair what the roofers did not. Most of the lanai will be torn apart because structurally it isn’t sound. We checked out the den area that was also hit and we will be moving additional furniture pieces out so I can do the windows and then gradually put everything back. If hubby was able to return home, a wheelchair/walker would not be able to get through this mess. But beginning tomorrow or Monday, things will change drastically. I am a happy person and thankfully, pookie has given me some great advice. Unfortunately I only found 4 attorneys with knowledge of Elder Law. The one I will need is over an hour away and with the traffic backup on our Interstate, may not be doable. It has taken me over 45 minutes to go 3 miles to Costco (one exit from my on ramp). I even tried the main road to Costco and that road was backed up as well. Reminded me of the bridges on Cape Cod. And to think I will need to use the Interstate when hubby is able to travel. Maybe being where he is, is a good thing. (LOL). Well,l today the water is shut off for a good 4-6 hours due to construction. May be a good idea to use this time to venture out and about. Have a great day and hopefully, you will drop into Trivia to say hi. I hope to be there sometime between 8pm and 9pm give or take a few minutes.

Again, Pookie, thanks for changing care to law. That’s a huge difference. I did do a search and only 4 businesses (lawyers offices) showed up. I will try again tomorrow. One is OK and I may contact the firm tomorrow.

Why hubby is still in rehab is probably my fault. He was all set for the big day when he got an infection trying to remove the catheter. This has happened at least 3 times. He completed the antibiotics last week on the last episode. The other problem, which is also important, is his inability to get in or out of bed due to the swelling of the left knee and that leg not able to take any pressure. We had the same problem last year with the right leg, but therapy did help. I did speak with the orthopedist’s assistant and felt that we should complete the tests with Urology and then get the report. This should tell us how things are and what we can do to help hubby go to the bathroom on his own. I have a feeling that the urologist may recommend some kind of therapy for exercise. Then again, I could be wrong. The surgery is in two weeks and we have an appointment with the urologist for the test results. This physician has quite a background. He graduated from the med school in Pa., and from there did residency in Nyc. His learning has not stopped there. He is up to date on the new technology and also has won all kinds of awards. I feel we are in good hands, but also will need a second opinion on any approach that will be needed. He felt from reading the reports from our physician that it could be a prostate thing. Probably too enlarged. If so, he will try medication first. He is not one to rush into surgery. Now, hubby was fine prior to the illness that put him into the hospital for almost two weeks. While a patient, he was able (with help) to go to the bathroom. The next day, he was seen by physical therapy and they felt he was too weak to go to the bathroom and besides there was on one available to help him. They tried an urinol but he found it too cumbersome, so they diapered him. He refused to go and held it. Then because of the A/C we both caught a virus. I was too sick to run to the hospital. It was three weeks before I let someone give me a ride to the Rehab. Hubby was able to use the bathroom for a few weeks before pain set in . He was again able to use the bathroom and was fine, but he shared that area with 3 other people. There were complaints that he took too long and so it was back on the catheter. I gave this info to the urologist. And that’s where we stand today. Now, the next thing I will be doing is contacting our Medical Insurance Company on a number of issues. Before doing so, I may need an attorney who knows the ins and outs of all plans and medicare. Everything seemed all so much easier when we were younger. To think that was
yesterday . And on that note,l I will now say good night. I will keep you posted.

Hi Sheba. Finally made it in time to say haello. hubby was awesome. However, I did not bring a care package and neither of them ate their dinner. I took a look, and I have to say they made the right choice. It was absolutely horrid. Tomorrow I will bring a good meal.

Good evening mama. Welcome back. Returned home a little late because of a thunder storm. It’s really great to see you again.