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The implants have been found. I was able to wash them before handing them to hubs. Tomorrow I will bring toothbrush and cleaner with me. They are packed in the tote. I will also make hubs clean the posts and to floss. For now, I will not need to make a dental appointment for him.

Have my hair appointment tomorrow. She is in a new building and I was hoping to make a dry run this afternoon. But I didn’t make it out of the house until I saw hubs. By the way, he was up and very alert when I arrived and it stayed that way until the winter chill set in from the A/C.

These hurricanes are brutal. I am praying for Kingston, Jamaica. They have had rain since Sunday. People on vacation and honeymooning were not able to leave the island. All services were stopped before the weekend. Beaches on the East Coast of Florida are now closed due to high seas and rip currents. Florida’s panhandle was hit with a vicious storm yesterday. I never saw that coming. That area is now flooded and many homes were lost due to winds and maybe a tornado. Not sure if there was any warning prior to the storm. Knock on wood, we are OK.

@sheba2011

I contacted our dentist in Ct. and was told that he would need an appointment for new implants. After explaining our predicament found that any dentist in Florida would be able to assist with this problem providing that they had a reputation and history for implants. I again reached out to the social service unit and they said that if the implants were left on the food tray and were wrapped in tissue, it would have been discarded. Another scenario is that they were left on the bed and when the aides changed the linens they could have been wrapped up for laundry. The supervisor in Social Services will check both departments. I have a dentist here and will check on the implants in case these are not found.

Hubby slept through my visit. This is not like him and will try to see him earlier today. I need to stop at the farmer’s market for some of their sale items.

Speaking of gas prices and heating our home. Wow, even electric is through the roof. This is the main reason why I cut the A/C when I get up in the AM. Even the rehab has gone up in price. And they still skimp on the meals. Hubby’s roommate constantly complains However, if he eats in his room, he will end up in the dining room and invariably he gets another meal.

Our temps will drop this week. Mid 70s will be the high and the lows will be 50s. However, don’t blink. This only lasts a few days and then it’s back to reality with temps in the mid 80s and low 70s.

@sheba2011

So sorry to hear about your brother’s best pal. Never easy to make that decision and we always hope for the best. Time will heal and the memories will always bring a smile. My heart goes out to your family. Years later I still miss Mensch (my stray) and Ziggy who adopted us, though lived next door. Both were tigers and the best of friends. I also had another kitty, Felix, who had tongue cancer. We were able to keep him a bit longer than the vet thought. We changed his diet and that seemed to give him a bit longer. Still it was heartbreaking at the end. Never easy to lose a member of the immediate family.

Hubby’s eyeglasses have been found and they are in their cases in his nightstand. I just hope and pray that the aids do not take them. What I am thinking of doing is to bring them home with me and bring them with me on a daily basis. The teeth are my biggest concern. If they were left on the tray, the kitchen staff will discard them. And the same thing could occur if they were left on the bed. This is extremely disconcerting for me. He is not getting the help he needs and I do not care for the help’s attitude. I will be contacting our dentist Monday to see if there is anything they can do or make a suggestion. Going through the process was terrifying for both of us. The anesthesia wore off before all the posts were put in. For some reason the Periodontist refused to add more Novocain. The other problem was that he also forgot to contact the pharmacy for pain killers. The office staff could not do it without his permission and though I made several phone calls they could not reach the dentist. I had to contact our regular dentist to get the meds. He was up all night and I was worried sick that he may have a stroke. When he started to feel a bit better, we made the decision to head to the Cape and on route we stopped at our favorite supermarket and Trader Joe’s to pick up food that he could swallow and not have any adverse reactions. We had the meds which helped. This was the beginning of me making puree foods, though Trader Joe had numerous items that just needed to be warmed. I think if anything can be done at this point, I will make them permanent. At the time he was going through the decision, the price was cost prohibitive. And of course, the aides are not helping him to brush his teeth and the posts. Because of this, the implants become loose and fall out. His short term memory is not good, though there are many days when he is fine. There are new prescriptions out there that would help him, but my complaining goes on deaf ears. I cannot wait to get him home. I just hope that the people I chose this time around will be able to make the improvements necessary to bring him home.
I will update as we go along on these new adventures.

@sheba2011

The carport is flooded, but the cars and tires are fine. The plants are happy. It was very windy with temps in the mid 80s. Though the computer said high humidity, I could not feel it. The wind really helped to keep it cool. Sitting outside for the first time in months was awesome. I probably will have a sinus attack later due to the wind which may have been 36-40mph when you factor in the gusts.

I did the homework on the next business to contact for the remodel. This one has an A+ rating as well. From what I have read, they will look at the entire house and the bathrooms (not just the one I feel would do the job). This company also has a showroom where you get to see everything including the flooring and vanity. I’m hedging towards a tiled floor and walls. My neighbor next door mentioned that I should also look at the acrylic. She thinks the acrylic stands out more. We shall see. I will make that call next week.

Hubby is doing OK. Last Sunday I found that his upper implants were loose. He mentioned that they were in his mouth. I should have taken it at that time but he said he can still use them. I had skipped seeing him on Monday thru Wednesday so I could spend the time doing the research on other remodelers. I was with him both Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, I could not find his new glasses. There were two pair. Both were missing. I mentioned this to the receptionist and she had two pairs of prescription glasses on her desk. It turned out to be hubby’s. I hunted for the implants in his room. Friday I left a message with the Social Worker. As of now, nothing. I will be contacting our family dentist in Ct. to see what I can do. I’m sure they have a record and picture. These are not cheap. I surmise he took them out of his mouth and either put them on the bed or on his tray with a meal. No, the aides do not look. They just grab the tray and leave. I must admit that some are better than others. Still no word on our favorite aide. I assume he quit due to his back injury.

@sheba2011

The week went by all too fast. Still trying to catch my breath. For the first time in months I was able to work outside. Plants needed watering and there was a nice breeze. I sat in an outdoor chair and just took in what a beautiful day it was. Oops forgot to turn off the water

@sheba2011

I am watching the tropics. At the moment it looks like Melissa will miss Florida. However, things could change overnight. Guess this will depend upon the cold front and the shearing effect,

I did not see hubby today. Instead spent the time looking at other remodelers. When I started looking at remodelers, I used Angii’s list and Home something or other. They well recommended the people I chose, though the business was young at 2 1/2 years, Family owned along with all 5-star reviews. The owner came out and took a measurement and then we sat down to discuss what needed to be accomplished. I was definitely impressed since he knew I needed a handicapped bathroom and a way for hubby to access the shower. He had all the answers which were the same as our health insurance. However, when it came time for the second measurement I was not told who and when. A person contacted me and he came in with a contractor in the background using his cell. In order to install a glass partition or glass door, he needed to use some of our closet space. Unfortunately, the thermostat was in his way. As luck would have it our electrician was out the following week to check on our heat for the coming cooler months. The thermostat would be an easy move and at the same time he could also remove the ioutake for the A/C., though we would need another spot. Now you know the rest of the scenario.

I do have another firm in mind. They will need to look at the master and guest baths and then determine which would be of better usage. I am thinking the master would be great, but with the area also holding the roof, may be quite an expense. There is an alcove in the master that can be utilized as well. I do not mind losing the desk because that area could house two or three bookcases and would be great for a sitting area. My only question is that this particular company is doing quite a bit of online advertising. Reviews are 4.7 and they have been in business for over 20 years. They do have a showroom and they have everything at their fingertips. I will make a call next week. Nothing is written in stone. But I need to get this done so hubs can return home. As far as the Ct. home is concerned, our contractor is now with family in Indiana and Colorado and will return after the first of the year. In a sense this is perfect. I will be able to determine hubby’s capabilities and see if returning North for a time will be OK health wise for him. We will head North between April and May. More than enough time to make that home handicapped accessible. That’s it for now. Stay warm. I do miss dressing in layers. It is still warm here and the UV is high. Humidity is low or non existent. However, the rehab is icy cold. I alsways carry either a sweater or sweatshirt.

@sheba2011

The people I was trying to use had a 5 star rating. The owner definitely knew how to plan a bathroom for a disabled person in a wheelchair. The first problem was to get someone out to do the measurements. That took quite awhile due to health and sulfites and the other person getting Covid. Finally, someone did come out, but was a newbie. He worked with a contractor who was never introduced to me. The end result was that I couldn’t have a glass partition, only a shower curtain would suffice. All I could think of was hubby in a shower and the shower curtain becoming entangled in the back wheels of his chair. There would be nothing to feel until it was too late. I mentioned this to the owner and he agreed. I have a feeling that the owner never worked for anyone else. This supposedly is a family business. However, this was a second time of no show with the same excuse. It takes just a few minutes to either tell a receptionist or the secretary that you have a family emergency and to contact the people who had appointments that day. That never happened. I also had to contact them to find out when the bathroom would be measured and the steps that followed. I do have others in mind and will see how those will work out.

Hope you are feeling better. The weather here is sunny and the temp is 84 degrees as I type. We are expecting a cold front the middle of the week. Temps at night could be in the 50s and I'[m looking forward to that. I will add either a sweatshirt or a sweater to the tote I use when visiting hubby. I should be fine.

@sheba2011

Sorry if I offended you. It’s just that this strain of Covid is nowhere like the first one. Sounds crazy. Different symptoms and does not last as long. There were quite a few patients at the Rehab who caught it and were quarantined immediately. I wore a mask upon entry and took it off in hubs room. And speaking of hubby. He is still on puree but with chewable veggies and fruit. Tonight he had string beans on a soft roll. He was all smiles with the roll. It was the first time in months that he was able to enjoy it. Yes, he still coughs a bit. But when he eats like a cat there are no concerns or problems. His problem at the moment is his upper teeth which are implants. I will contact the social worker in the afternoon. He needs to remove the teeth and clean the posts. I will take care of the teeth upon arrival.

I made some progress on the house. Found tons of emptied boxes and they are now in the recycle bin for tomorrow. All boxes for donation have a “D” on the box. I have discarded all the Teflon and added the stainless from Wolfgang. Also added hex glad to the mix as well. I am starting to see that there is a light at the end of a long tunnel in the kitchen. Next will be the Master and both walk-in closets will be completely emptied and thoroughly cleaned. Not sure if I will lower the garment pole in hubby’s closet. I have a hook that he can use that attaches to a hanger and thus he can get his own clothing. I also purchased two metal racks (origami) that when put together will be for shoes.

I am again watching the tropics. Looks like there are two in the Atlantic. One could be headed for the Gulf.

@sheba2011

I do not think I will be doing business with these remodelers. Not contacting me to reschedule or to tell someone in the office that you have a family emergency just didn’t sit right with me. I will be making a phone call tomorrow and then will try to line someone else up to do the job. This has been going on since March. I could have had not only this house done but the ones North as well. The entire job takes less than a week from start to finish. The one thing that will take some time is the bed for hubby, It takes a few weeks to deliver and setup. I definitely will get the complete measurements. This will help with my decision of the bedside tables and dresser. The one thing I’m trying to get rid of is clutter. So far I have managed to have one cabinet entirely emptied in the kitchen. That one cabinet will be great for storing the thermos things and then some. I still need to finish the other side of that room. Things are still on the floor and on counter tops. That’s it for now. Take care of yourself and hubby also. Good night. Pleasant dreams.

@shoelady60

Sounds like your sister may have the new strain of Covid. It is extremely catchy. Someone on her cruise probably had it. It spreads like wildfire. But it’s not as bad as the first strain. You just feel awful. I had it a few weeks ago. Not pleasant, but it is doable.

@sheba2011

Sounds like you could be going through the new Covid. Sore throat, laryngitis, temp, and sniffles.
It is horrible, but unlike the first onslaught a few years ago, this one just makes you feel awful. Stay hydrated. Soup is definitely your friend. Put your feet up and have someone else take care of the critters.

@sheba2011

Please be careful this weekend. I heard some of the news concerning the weather. Be safe.

Hubby seemed to be asleep when I walked into his room. But, I guessed wrong. He greeted me with a huge smile. I have to admit that he has a nice roommate who is very talkative. They share a good conversation on a daily basis. Dinner arrived close to 5:30 pm. He had macaroni for the first time in months and one other side dish that was not pureed. He also had another item that was pureed. He left it. The other side dish was cut up fresh fruit. He was in heaven. There was no dessert. I am hoping that the aides will take care of this after I left.

Before leaving I ordered dinner out from the pizza place near us. The food is awesome and they do make the best corden bleu chicken pizza. I also order ed an antipasto salad. It was enough food to feed an army. Guess I won’t need to cook in the next two days. I contacted the pizza place just a few minutes ago to thank them for the meal. It also included garlic bread. A real nice treat that I didn’t finish. Guess that garlic bread will need to wait until tomorrow night. I am so stuffed and so blessed.

@sheba2011

Hi. For the last few days I worked pretty hard at emptying boxes and then getting them ready for Monday’s new pickup day for recycle, garbage and gardening. The recycle bin is stuffed. But the carport looks good. I also put the donation boxes together in one area along with furniture items. I was able to be in bed by 3am and awoke to the alarm set by Alexa. I did a couple of loads of laundry and washed down the chairs in the carport along with the table. Had time for a shower and then waited the rest of the morning for the owner to arrive. The hour came and went. No phone call, no nothing. I contacted the office after lunch time only to be told that he had a family emergency. This person, the owner, never called the main office to let them know. So sad. I am about ready to give up. Losing patience. But seeing hubs made up for everything. Wish there was a way to get him home to give me an extra pair of hands. But realistically, without a ramp and a bathroom remodel, it’s not feasible.

Dinner for hubby tonight was less pureed. He was all smiles and enjoyed the fresh string beans. He is gradually learning to eat more like a cat than a dog (LOL),

I am now going to totally relax and work on some jigsaw puzzles in Kindle. Best part, pieces get lost here as well. But, with a push of a button they are found. Too funny. It’s 79 degrees here as I type. The A/C is on, but will probably turn it off before going to bed. Have a great evening. Tomorrow is Thursday. The holiday threw me off also.

BEWBEE what an awful thing to ask.