@sheba2011

Busy day. Recycle and garbage out at the end of our driveway. I still found a few more things, but will see. I am back in the kitchen trying to clean the mess from a couple of cans exploding. I’m using Dawn with hot water in a plastic bottle with a spray. I’m hoping this works, and if not, will try other things such as Vinegar and also Baking Soda and Powder. Not sure yet which one will do the job.

I saw hubs yesterday. Met him in the dining room where he had just finished his meal. He had asked for a grinder a few days ago and I ordered a meatball sub with peppers, onions and cheese along with French fries. The meal arrived just as I entered the Rehab. Well, I have no idea what he had for dinner. Suffice to say he ate the entire grinder and enjoyed all of the fries. Me, I made a snack when I returned home after 9pm. I’m glad t hat he enjoyed the meatballs along with everything else. I have yet to see meat on his plate. It has been mainly chicken. I noticed that he perks up when he eats right.

Guess I will take a look at the pantry shelf. Tomorrow I will be returning to the Master Bedroom to finish what I started. I have a six shelf cabinet that needs a good cleaning. Everything that was inside is now on the floor. I will be looking at the expiration dates before returning it to a shelf. At least now I will be able to see the duplications. I removed all the towels and they are now in the laundry room waiting for the machine to do its thing.

Hope you three enjoy your evening and the moon. It was very windy today with temps in the mid 80s. Not sure if we hit the 90s. Too busy to check. Still no rain in sight. I will be treading lightly on that thought. Definitely being cautious on what I wish for.

@sheba2011

I hope shoelady is OK. I think before she took a leave she was going for tests before seeing her physician. Also her husband hasn’t been well and whatever bug he had she caught. But then with all the hurricanes hitting CA, I wonder if sis returned to check on things. That would mean shoelady is staying with her mom until sis returns. Then again there is so much going on in PA. weather wise. In other words it could be many things hitting all at once.

The bedroom is a huge disaster. I actually didn’t want to tackle it until the kitchen was done. However, with the new A/C the State requires an Electrician to check the panel to make sure that the humidifier will work with it. The humidifier that I have was here in the house when we purchased it and has done it’s job prior. I was using the humidistat to try to save on our bills. I would put the humidistat at 80 degrees and the temp at 60. I only used it when I would be gone most of the day or when traveling between our houses. Of course our humidity this year was very high outside and this reflected on our home as well. Anyway, the panel is in our bedroom from our former owners. Never thought of changing it until now. Long story short, I had completely emptied the huge cabinet in the bathroom area where we kept the towels for both bathrooms and also for items that we bought extra of when the sales were good. So, those items are in the sink and on the floor. I have three bags completely full for garbage and recycle on Monday. Then the desk is piled high with paperwork that I went through today. I completed one side and the shredder has been very helpful. I have the other side to do. This desk will be demolished before hubs returns. I am toying with the idea of putting our dresser in ‘it’s place in order to give hubs extra footage for either the wheelchair or a cart. As I look at things right now, he doesn’t have anyway to get in and out of bed. I also noticed our beside tables are too large for the space. I need to have room for a hospital bed (which is just a bit wider than a twin) and a twin XL for me. I have the wall space for both. And, if I can find a three
drawer night stand half the size of what we are now using, we will have the space. I will also need to have the Electrician return to rewire the area for the necessary outlets. Thus the reason why I put this room on the back burner. And because this room was to be later, I brought in tons of boxes and marked each one for which room. I even had boxes lined up in his closet on top and on the floor. The ones on the floor I removed today. Talk about an aching back……No, I’m not done. But a huge dent has been made. Sometimes I feel another home may be better. The newer ranch homes in Florida have easy access to the front door (no steps) and the bathrooms are also handicapped accessible. This is one of those times that I wish my real estate person was alive and well. He passed a year and a half ago. This also came as a shock. He tried to reach me, but did not leave a message. I was with hubs at the time. I have no clue as to what occurred. But, he did teach me well. Nicest person.

@shoelady60

I am hoping you are with your mom and feeling ok. Miss your banter with Sheba and the wine or others at the end of the day. Hope all is well with everyone. I know you are taking each day as it comes. Hang in there.

@sheba2011

I am taking a short break from KP. What I should say it is a slight detour to the Master Bedroom. I have an electrician scheduled next week to make sure that the humidstat can be used with our electrical panel. The outside work is done. He is scheduled for early Wednesday morning. So, I am working on clearing the huge two mounds of papers on the desk. In a sense this is a good way to get ready for tax season. I started on this project last night and one mound is almost done. Most of the paper stuff will end up in the shredder. I hope to have this detour completed by the weekend.

I was with hubs this afternoon and left around 7:30pm. He had dinner in the dining room and was in good spirits. He actually looked good. On the return to his room following dinner I noticed that there is no lanai. It has been completely dismantled. The tiled floor is no longer, just dirt/soil underneath . There is a huge note on the door stating it was time for some serious renovations. Looks like the courtyard is part of the renno. Meanwhile, they are also working on the A/C.. So the tools of that trade are scattered between what was the lanai and the courtyard. It looks like the entire place is now getting a new facelift. Be interesting to see how it all comes together.

Now back to the desk and the filing. It is 69 degrees as I type. It is humid, but nowhere as bad. In other words, it’s OK. We have a slight breeze. No rain in sight for the nex t week or more. No, not even a brief shower. Oh well. Lesson learned a few years ago—-“Be careful what you wish for.”

@sheba2011

I was up just before sunrise and started my day. The first thing was one load of laundry. Following, I made some phone calls. It was afte r 9am and I contacted the Rehab. I spoke with the Social Workers and brought them up to date on the tray table and the food on the floor that had been there since the weekend. I also mentioned that I would be at the Rehab following an afternoon appointment. Finally took a shower and dressed for my day of beauty. Of all days had numerous phone calls. Why this happens when everything is going bonkers don’t ask. I made it to my appointment with 10 minutes to spare. PHEW!!!! She took me immediately and I finally could rest and read a novel and pretend to be elsewhere while being pampered. I made a stop at the Farmer’s Market and after many weeks was able to locate Jalapeno bread (hot hot hot). Picked up an Italian grinder (hub’s favorite) and an Acai Berry treat for the receptionist. While typing I just recalled that my favorite RN has yet to try the Farmer’s Market. That Acai Berry may be a good treat for her. From the Farmer’s Market it was on to the Rehab. Hubs room was absolutely spotless. They even cleaned the closet and the three drawers and also the night stand. Hubs bed was cleaned and you could smell the disinfectant. Hubs said he was in a wheelchair when the stripped the bed and the mattress so they could unplug the bed and give it a thorough cleanse. They even did the roommate’s side as well. I was amazed at what one phone call could do. So my day ended with a smile.

Oh, yes, the food. Knowing that I was making a stop I had several freezer bags with the freezer paks with me. These paks were inside my vehicle from noon until just a few minutes ago and those paks are still frozen. It was seven hours without refrigeration. And rather than leaving everything in the car, I used the trolley to bring them into the rehab.

Glad you took some time to visit the family in Colorado. Did Poppy go with you??? And great news that your niece returned to work this week. But having mom around makes everything seem a bit brighter. And the professor niece now in her own “castle” that overlooks the ocean. Fantastic. Something that her husband would love on his return next month. Something to look forward to. What a wonderful surprise awaiting him when he returns.

@sheba2011

I spoke to the RN tonight that is there during the 2nd shift. She is not only very nice, but is extremely knowledgeable and goes beyond the call for each and every patient. I let her know what has been transpiring with the aides who do not care. I mentioned that hubs coughing could be from the flu inoculation. She didn’t need to think twice and thought that could be the case with so many other patients having the same problem. As far as the Administrator, I never had the opportunity to speak with them. I forgot that Mondays there is a meeting both morning and afternoon. The Receptionist who was on today will let it be known that I wish to have a meeting. I do have an appointment tomorrow afternoon, so I hope there is time to go over the facts with them prior. Oh, yes, the food was still next to the bed on the floor with bugs. Also, his roommate is not eating the meals. The kitchen staff is not a chef, but rather a short order cook that could have had experience in a place like McDonalds or Burger King. I would love nothing better than to have hubs transferred to another facility. However, the one that I want is 20 miles one way and do not accept patients from our area. It may have something to do with the distance. I will keep you posted.

I was so disenchanted last night, that I was up until 6am working on the master bedroom. I fell asleep as soon as my head touched the pillow. Alarm went off at 11am. Temperature is 69 degrees as I type. It’s a bit windy and not good for the sinuses. Humidity is 90%, but with the wind it’s like a cool breeze. Looks like we will be back to the 90 degree heat in a few days. Oh well, nothing lasts forever. Have a great evening. Hope you have an opportunity to see your sister while she is in Georgia.

@sheba2011

I thought my post from last night did not go through because I had hit the cancel instead. Glad you and everyone else had a chance to read it. I am paying good $$ to keep my husband at the rehab while I try to turn our home into one that will be handicapped accessible. Their social workers are the ones I must turn to in hopes that they would meet with the administrators. However, under these circumstances I just may try to see someone tomorrow morning. There is no excuse for a tray table to wobble or to bend forward. There is no excuse for food to be seen by or under the bedside. This is one huge reason why I do not dare go North on my own. I remember seeing roaches in his other room before being transferred to this one. Both patients should be transferred to other areas while their room is being cleaned. Both guys are coughing. Hub is being treated with over the counter cough syrup and I assume his roommate is getting the same. This has to be an allergy or could it be the remnants of the illness that caused the other roommate to pass away. The problem here is that no one shares. But maybe they should so families can lend an extra pair of hands and ideas. Now, last week or maybe the week prior I received a phone call from someone at the rehab concerning an injection for something. Being that his medical condition has not been updated to me lately, I mentioned that they contact the RN on duty and his physician to see if it is feasible. Now that I think about it, his cough and the roommates as well, could be an allergic reaction tp the innoculation.

I also just received some news about a patient I cared about. I hadn’t seen this person in a few weeks and made some inquiries. The answer I received was that he was in his room. This patient was at the computer daily and also enjoyed feeding the hens that were around the lanai. He would find food for them and would toss the feed in various places. Last year I was able to find food for them and handed this person a 5lb package. He was so delighted and thanked me every time he saw me. It was the only times I had seen him smile. Yesterday I was told he had passed. You cannot imagine how I felt finding this out when never a day went by that I had questioned. I imagined that he had transferred to Assisted Living. Still I never thought otherwise. It hit me like a ton of bricks. By the way he had cerebral palsy. He had use of his arms, not the legs. He was unable to speak, but mouthed his sentences so you could understand him. I am happy knowing that I brought a smile.

@sheba2011

I saw hubs today and I was forewarned that he was coughing up a storm. When I arrived, I was appalled on how filthy his room was. There was food under the bed, the side of the bed. The tray table was lopsided, but according to the Aide, nothing wrong. Hmm….The receptionist remarked that the virus that started about a month ago was making its rounds again. Meanwhile, the A/C wasn’t working and it was quite warm and muggy. I wonder when was the last time that the vents had a good cleaning. I was not at all happy and since no one was around, guess I will make an early stop on Monday and voice my concerns. I now wonder if the virus is actually a sinus reaction. Not good.

It rained most of the day with temps in the mid 70s to low 80s. The plants are happy. Tonights temp will be the low to mid 60s. You may say that Fall is in the air. But knowing how the weather changes in Florida, I surmise this will be short lived. There is still some humidity, but no where the way it was. This is manageable. Tomorrow I will get things ready for garbage Monday including the recyclables.

I hope your niece will have time to enjoy her new home and to be settle before hubby returns. A new, exciting life awaits. Take care and have an enjoyable evening.

@Sheba

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@sheba2011

Having some issues with hives and eczema. The sinus meds are a big help, but it does make you sleepy and driving a hazard. Consequently, did not see hubs. I surmise this being sinus season, the reason why everything is happening all at once. Best part, this too shall pass.

Your sister making it to Georgia from Colorado will be a huge help with your niece’s recovery. At least she is now in better hands. I hope she is drinking a lot of liquids. From what I understand, it is the best way to rid the body of the chemo.

We are again in a dry spell. The drought will get worse. However, I hope we can snag some rain next month and through December. Our next period of rain won’t be until the end of winter. I used the hose on the container plants. All plants in the front of the house are no longer around.
I ordered some plants from Amazon and they are doing OK. I will give them a good watering tomorrow. Friday is the only day to do this. Our temps during the day have been in the mid 80s to 90 something. Yes, we still have that awful “H” word, humidity. The A/C at the rehab is not in good working order. I could not wait to get into the car and enjoy some A/C.. I just hope they find a good technician who knows what they are doing. I am also surprised that the maintenance people do not clean the vents or do a thorough cleaning of every room which would include the dressers and closets. This was done on a regular basis in Savannah when hubs was in rehab.

Here is to a better tomorrow. Enjoy your evening and a walk with Poppy and hubby. Geez, 30 degrees in October…..Unheard of.

@sheba2011

iI think the last time I said hello was Monday. Tuesday, while in the shower, I reached for the shampoo and doing so, twisted the wrong way. Pain in my knee and side excruciating. Staying in bed helped. Yesterday I had problems with the computer, landline and cell. After nine hours trying everying, finally gave in and contacted Spectrum. They are in the midst of updating their internet, and that was the reason why nothing worked as it should. I unplugged everything and went to bed early. Today I was supposed to have a beauty appointment. I arrived 15 minutes early and was told that it was cancelled due to illness. That was the third and final thing, I hope. I will be contacted with a new appointment. At least that’s the plan.

I know you have labs this week and I have no doubt that everything will be 100% and then some. Our Lessman vitamins sure help and I am not saying this lightly. I am finding that the Immune ones are fantastic. I am wondering if that is the reason my back and knee are beginning to feel better.

I did see hubs today. He was half on and half off the bed. Best part. He was able to move on his own. However, he did start coughing again. Wonder if the grapes I brought didn’t help the situation. I stopped. This is a learning thing for me and I hope I won’t be hindering anything when he comes home. This is a huge question and it’s very scary. Yes, I will have help. I’m hoping it will be the right ones.

Very nice comments with your pictures and posts. I absolutely enjoy your artistry.

Hope your niece is feeling better. So thankful that the “C: was in it’s early stages. I wish only the best for her full recovery and then some.

@sheba2011

I was with hubs on Saturday and he was under the weather. He could not get comfortable and I was concerned. Turns out that whatever he had kept me indoors on Sunday. It was a 24hr. bug. Today we are both OK. I picked up some Asian food and it was a delight. Hubs enjoyed it also. and when his dinner arrived, he ate everything on his plate. It was more food than I could handle.

We had some rain this morning and the sun finally made an appearance this afternoon. It is still quite muggy and warm. You would think that being October we would be enjoying the Fall season. Not likely. You would assume that the trees would change color just like your area and our other home in New England. Fall here is just falling oak leaves. Trees do not lose all their leaves, but enough to notice the branches. You can count on one hand how many maple trees are around. At least the UV index is down so people are again outside. And, hopefully, that is where I will be tomorrow. morning. I still have the oak trees growing in the middle of my croton. Finally found the right clippers to take them down.

Hope you three are OK. Happy Birthday to your brother. I hope you get a chance to visit with your sister while she is in Georgia. Have a wonderful evening and then some.

@sheba2011

We had four days of torrential rain that was on and off. Nothing major except the likelihood of some road flooding from the Manatee River. There was some thunder and lightning, but again, nothing major. These storms were probably from the hurricane. There was some street flooding. Again, nothing major. It was easy to circumvent. It will be hitting the Northern part of Florida which is the Panhandle. Wind gusts have been clocked at 150 mph. We had some wind this morning through late afternoon from the storm. Not sure if there was any damage.

I was with hubs this afternoon. He was not his jovial self. Said he had some leg pain. He had long pants on and they were up near his thigh. Once I moved them downward, the pain dissapated. Seems the aide had made it too tight thus the reason. As I left I mentioned to the nurse that he wasn’t feeling well. She will check on him later. I will leave here late morning to check on him.

Have a wonderful evening. Pleasant dreams.