@sheba2011

Fell asleep early last night and awoke around 2:30 am.. Wide awake and decided to do this and that. Climbed back into bed around 4am and did not fall asleep. Decided to stay up to catch up on some reading and finally fell asleep around noon. Slept until 5pm and realized it was too late to drive to the Rehab. The receptionist leaves around 6-6:30pm. I will make a trip to the Farmer’s Market tomorrow and then will go on to the Rehab.

I am concerned with the oxygen as well. However, he is not on it all day. His roommate says his coughing is on and off and he is moving better. The oxygen may be used as a precaution. It is on the lowest level. Still, that does not sit well with me. He is eating everything on his pureed plate and looking for seconds. Meanwhile, today, my hip pain is gone. I used Marla’s jacket yesterday which kept me sane and could be one of the reasons why I feel better. The only problem today was the sinus migraine.

Our temp is 74 as I type with full sun. No rain in sight. House felt warm so turned on the A/C.. I purchased a couple of planters and next week I will venture out to the nursery to pick and choose. Not sure if the Bird of Paradise Plant will make an entrance since my neighbor did me a favor by pulling everything in sight along with the weeds. The plants I purchased from HSN last year are returning. These are in containers near the carport. I have a Mandeville as well that I will move to full sun. Probably will use the trolley to help with the move.

@Sjheba2011

I was able, finally, to be with hubby. Arrived just in time when his dinner was being served. The pain in my hip has finally started to subside and I was able to enjoy the visit. He is still on oxygen, but not full time. He is still coughing and I surmise the A/C is the culprit. Luckily, I purchased 2 blankets and one I just recently washed and will put his name in there so it will not be lost. On one hand I think it may help, but on the other, may be too warm. I will ask the RN to check on him from time to time.

Temp today was in the 80s and as I type it is a balmy 70+. Humidity is up as well. Allergy season is upon us as well. Debating about any planting since there is no rain in the forecast over the weekend. Not sure if April will be any different. Time will tell.

@sheba2011

Feeling a tad better. Did not see hubs. I just need to make sure that this is not a cold, rather a sinus infection. I was able to do the laundry this afternoon. Other than that, nothing else done. Will do the taxes tomorrow and hopefully, mail to our accountant Friday.

Hip is still giving me some aches and pains, but overall it is better. I stopped the meds which was aspirin. But ,it did get me over the worse part with a heating pad. I think I will take the blanket robe with me. Hubs fell in love with it, and thank goodness I purchased two. I have a feeling that this can help his hands and back. Hope you are having a great Wednesday. Cannot believe how fast this week is flying by.

@sheba2011

Awoke with a sore throat, but the hip is better. I decided to stay home another day just in case. The sore throat could be a sinus infection and therefore started on the meds for that. However, I learned something new today on Manuka honey. Never put it in anything that is hot, such as tea. It likes a cold environment and that is when it does it’s best work. All these years I have been doing it incorrectly. For Shame!!!!

@sheba2011

I have been home all day with real bad pain from the A/C at the Rehab. I can honestly say it is from them this time as my A/C was off all day and night. Matter of fact, I just turned it on since the temp in the house was over 80. It will be in the low 60s tonight. A/C will be off. No one has called to give me an update on hubs. I hope he is doing OK. He has a great roommate. That I am thankful for. I will write more later. Cannot sit or stand for long periods.

@shoelady60

Thank you for the shout out. Having everyone around certainly helps me get through the day and night. I posted an update. I think at the moment my hip hurts more than his pneumonia (LOL). I am about ready to call it a night.

By the way, I am hoping that someday you will renege on a pooch. Some of my fun times on line is watching the antics of the pooches, especially the labs. I know it is hard when they get sick and a difficult decision must be made. However, sometimes the fun times makes everything so worthwhile. When I lost my cat and my neighbor’s cat came to our home to say goodbye, I was really distraught. But the memories of both and their funny sides still makes me laugh. I am ready for another adventure, only the house isn’t ready. Definitely will be going to the shelter to pick out my new friend when the time is right. Stay well. Again, I will say, you are very fortunate that you have a sister that cares.

@sheba2011

I just arrived home after spending most of the day with hubs. He was asleep when I arrived and thankfully I had a book to read, a puzzle book and Amazon Fire for my jigsaw puzzles. Huge smile when he awoke and saw me by his bedside. He is on oxygen, but the lowest number, so hopefully, his lungs will be strong enough by tomorrow to be on his own. He is still coughing, but not as much as yesterday. He was able to joke and talk somewhat. His voice is now coming back. However, I am not at this point saying he is out of the huge part. I do recall how pneumonia runs, so I am hoping he will snap out of this. Thankfully, today, I remembered my sweatshirt. By 6pm I was freezing. Hubs blankets were every which way and not on him. So, I became the aide and took the covers off and started from scratch. He was nice and comfy and soon fell asleep. I even brought the blanket that Sheba and I purchased . The only thing is, I forgot to bring the labels with his name on it. I will bring it with me tomorrow.

At the moment I am in tons of pain with the hip. Not sure about doing recycle and garbage tomorrow morning. I was hoping to do it tonight. But no way. I was OK until the rehab put the A/C on low. I am beginning to feel that that is the culprit, though I must admit the one near the throne is also my nemesis.

Hope you have a pleasant evening. Temp is in the mid 60s as I type. House is very warm. All systems were off when I left. They are now running.

@sheba2011

Update: I was able to finally see hubs yesterday and today. Both of us took sick the same day, which was last Sunday. I with a pain in the hip and hubs with pneumonia. I just arrived home. He looked better yesterday. Today he liked the dessert which was ice cream. However, the RN informed me that it was a NO NO and causes more problems. The ice cream did not come from me, but from the kitchen. He had a few bites of the main meal and said he was too tired to eat. I am now scared and concerned. He was on oxygen when I left. One of the aides showed me how to adjust it around the ears. I am scared and hope he will be all right. I was not informed of this illness. Then again, if someone tried to reach me the phone said SPAM on all calls until Thursday. It is now working OK. Garbage and Recycle is Monday. I am going to try to get everything out before I head to the Rehab.

@shoelady60

So happy that your sister returned home safe and sound. I was concerned that she may have needed to stay overnight in Florida. Hope she had a great time and relaxed.

@Sheba

I read this article online several hours ago. This is why I bring thing for all shifts whenever possible. It is the only way I can say thank you from both of us. The nurses and aides work extremely hard and rarely get a thank you from the families. I hope those that read this remember to say thank you.

@sheba2011

Feeling better, though still have some problems with the hip. I am sure the last few days without the A/C has helped. Tomorrow I will finally venture out and do some much needed marketing at the Farmer’s Market. So fortunate that both Sam’s and the market are just a mile or two away. The Rehab had phone problems so I was unable to leave any messages. I could hear the receptionist perfectly, but she could not hear me. I have a feeling it may be our phone line. Seems all phone calls are coming in as SPAM. Since it is through the cable company, I will give them a call in the AM. May be due to the weather or the outside box.

Weather is in the low 60s as I type. We had the sun, but with some wind. Temps never reached the 70s. That’s OK. I am not ready to plant as yet. Hope your niece is OK and her new husband is safe. I pray that he is well and hope he returns home soon. Most importantly, may he be safe and away from harm. Meanwhile, hope you three are OK. Take care.

@sheba2011

Though feeling better, still have some pain when getting up from a sitting position. Consequently, have not seen hubs in four days. He will be very concerned and scared, so rather make him miserable, it is better for me to do what I can at home and to rest when the pain is unbearable. I suspect this will be over and will become a thing of the past when the weather changes which will be in a day or two.

I did order the two mushroom vitamins (Lions Mane and Turkey Tail). Both have received accolades for helping with memory along with heart and the immune system. I will definitely ask before giving these to hubs. I don’t think there will be a problem, but will ask beforehand just to be sure.

Temps in our location never went beyond 50 degrees during the night. It is now 65 as I type. All weather people mentioned temps in the 70s which will not occur until tomorrow or Friday. No rain in sight. My neighbor decided to help me with the weeds in front of our home. She took everything out including the plants for the monarchs and a few others that were perennials. This was without asking about the flowering ones. I still have weeds growing and I do have a spray. I will be purchasing new plants soon that are native to Florida and are perennials. The Bird of Paradise was one she dug up as well. It was still blooming. Not sure if it will return in the spring. Time will tell.

@taci

Before purchasing a home in Florida, the buyer should always ask about termites and have the new place checked. It is the responsibility of the owner to disclose this info and also inform the buyer concerning the vapor barriers (mobile home, tiny homes, condos, apartments, single homes, etc.) along with having the home inspected from top to bottom. This should also include plumbing and electrical. Also, the buyer should ask about the bug extermination even if not needed. We have ours done every three months and this includes the lawn. When you own a home in Florida there are many perks. These include lower prices for Disney, Universal, Cruise lines, etc.. Many restaurants have happy hours, senior days as well as senior dinners during certain hours. In some cases you need to ask.

The worse part of Florida is getting to and from places. Heavy traffic on the main roads as well as on the Interstate. Interstate I-75, is the one we use and it could be tie ups no matter when you leave. This is mainly due to construction and I surmise that I-95 is no different. Car rentals here seem to be lower in cost than our home in the Northeast. I suspect it will be lower than in CA. . If you are interested in a mobile home, be prepared to evacuate during hurricane season or other reasons. Make sure you own the land with your home, otherwise, someone could come along and purchase all the properties for single family. Be careful of new builds. Sometimes the contractor will tack on other costs that you may be paying for the rest of your life. These could be passed on to a new homeowner as well. Make sure the real estate agent is knowledgeable. Oh yes, one more thing. After one year owning your home, you can apply for homesteadeers. This enables you to pay your property tax at the level you are in when you did the application. Age and income have nothing to do with this. I think I have tackled all bases. Any questions, do not hesitate to ask.