@sheba2011

I will be showing hubby your display once I find the Kindle. The aide yesterday turned the bed down for hubby and in doing so covered my purse. I saw the purse and assumed the Kindle was in my tote. It wasn’t until I arrived home and went to retrieve Kindle for a recharge. I found it was missing. I tried contacting the Rehab, but the switchboard was closed. No way to contact the nursing staff, hubby or anyone. I contacted Amazon and the machine is now closed where no one will be able to charge it or use it. I will contact the rehab this morning and hopefully it will be with hubby when I arrive.

Hubby does have some short term memory loss. However, I have kept him posted on everything that has been going on. He remembers losing the roof two years ago, our rodent problem, etc.. He has been updated daily by me and now is getting excited since I am in the process of interviewing people for our much needed renovation. I used the same service for the roofer who turned out to be exceptional. So good to work with him. I would like to bring him North. Anyway, this service came up with one person who, like our roofer, has only been in business for two years. They have a 5++rating from other clients and an A+ from BBB. I am looking forward to meeting them on Monday. Hubby would like to be here when they arrive. However, sitting in the car is not feasible. However, once the ramp is installed and I learn how to help him in and out of the car with the wheelchair, all else may be possible. Actually, I would welcome him home and helping me . This could be the best therapy ever and will speak with the social worker on this idea. He will still be staying in the rehab until the flooring in the master bedroom is installed and the hospital bed is delivered. The hospital bed is twin size and is able to be 9″ above the floor. Since hubby still has a tendency to try to get out of bed on his own, this will be helpful. The other thing I am looking at is a chair that is waterproof with a remote. This chair goes down to floor level and can rise to 21″ thus helping him in the shower. If one of us trips and falls can be moved to the person’s location and thus enable that person to reach a level to either be moved to the wheelchair or if in my case, to be able to stand and walk. Amazon has had many ideas, suggestions and tools. It has been a learning experience for him and for me. There is even a wheelchair that can go over a toilet.

@taci

We had some alone time, but it wasn’t the same as being home to celebrate. I mentioned that we will definitely do something when he returns home. I am hoping either this month or sometime in April. As soon as the ramp is installed, the bathroom is completed and the hospital bed along with my twin bed, he will be home. No question. I also want to thank you for the anniversary wishes. To think we almost ended up in divorce court after celebrating the first year of marriage. Who would have thought we would be together years later. Worst part is that those years go by too fast. Again, thank you for your post.

@sheba2011

Hi. Today was our 54th Anniversary. I didn’t have a chance to do anything or bring something special to hubs. The phone calls kept me home. Finally I decided that the machine could do it’s part and left. Hubby was in a wheelchair when I arrived and we went to a private area where I could let him know what was going on. I had pictures to show what the walk in shower would look like and also with the shower from above and another in the middle to give him a spray all over. I even was able to tell him about the rails that go on either side of the toilet that would help him from the wheelchair or any sitting device to get to where he needs to be. This will also enable us to use it at rest areas and hotels since it is mobile. He was actually dumbfounded. Thought he would need to stay in a facility permanently. Big smiles all around. I also mentioned that he would be part of the renovation. I will bring samples to the rehab so we can both pick and choose. I will write more later since I know you are on at the moment and want to do other things.

@sheba2011

You did not miss our anniversary. It is tomorrow, March 6th. 54 years (55 in 26). I was all set to take hubby out for a ride on our anniversary, but the weather will be too cold for him to be out and about. We will celebrate over the weekend of sometime next week. We had a great conversation. However, his roommate is something else. Was nice in the beginning and now is showing true feelings. He goes to bed around 7pm. However, the problem is he wants me gone before then. Said I should come earlier in the day to visit. Wish I could. But there are things that need to get done in the few hours I am home. But I didn’t say anything. I just let it go in one ear and out the other. Visiting hours start around 8am each day. Visitors can stay as long as they want, but cannot stay overnight. Tomorrow will be a different story. I will be with hubby either before or after lunch. I will pick up my dinner on my way to see him. I never got to Sam’s for gas because of the tech taking so long. I didn’t realize the time until he left. No shopping. No gas for car. Just got everything together and left for the rehab.

There were times during the winter when we lost electricity. It wasn’t hours, it was days. No heat. No hot water. Thank goodness we had a gas stove that we could use. Being that the temp outside was freezing, I took the food out of the refrigerator and put whatever I could into containers with covers. The food went outside I left everything in the freezer intact. However, with hurricane Milton, everything in the freezer and frig perished.

@sheba2011

Temp in our area is on it’s way down. We were in the high 70s just a few hours ago. Tonight we will be somewhere in the 40s. Raining on and off since last night. Not complaining, we do need those drops.

I went online yesterday to see if there is anyone who can install a ramp, redo the bathroom and install flooring. Painting is also needed. I have had quite a few responses and I will start seeing people beginning Saturday. One in particular sounds real good and I will be meeting with them on Monday. There are others as well.

I had the A/C Tech here for three hours. There are no problems. I am now all set until the fall. No new A/C needed. The meds seem to be working. I had the beginning of a migraine yesterday morning and took the meds. Unfortunately it made me sleepy and nauseous. However, the headache is gone and that is the important thing. I am now off to get gas at Sam’s Club. Then on to see hubby. Not planning to stop for food, though our Farmer’s Market had a two day extra special sale which I will need to miss.

Sorry to hear you lost electricity. Hope the pipes are OK. I surmise your hubby has today off due to the weather and other things. Take it easy.

@sheba2011

I finally picked up the meds. I will start it tomorrow since I had taken others. I think I finally figured out what causes these headaches. Definitely it is the sap running through the trees. The warmer days set everything ahead. The other reason iis the weather. Cooler temps are predicted for Thursday and Friday. Night time temps could be in the 40s. Day time we will be lucky to see 70. The low from your expected snow could be the reason. My usual aches and pains are heating up.
I mentioned to hubby that I wouldn’t be surprised if some of the rain on Wednesday will be severe. This was hours before returning from the rehab and receiving a weather update.

Hubby is doing OK. Now it is my turn. I need to have workers here to redo an entire bathroom, paint and install new flooring. I will have an exterminator check our home for termites and other insects. The one I;ve been using also goes under areas outside to check not only bugs but for rodents. The house will not be totally cleaned when hubby returns and that’s OK. He needs to start doing some things. No rest for the weary. Actually, he wants to help and the extra two hands will definitely come in handy.

I forgot to mention that last night as I was walking to the car, I saw the moon in the Western sky. By no means was it full. We had half a moon in a deep red color. Very pretty and it made the scene mellow. Very peaceful last night. Even watched several planes heading for the airport. Tonight the moon was white. The temp is now in the mid 60s. A clear night for a change.

@sheba2011

Our Farmer’s Market is trying to keep prices down wherever possible. Eggs at Aldi’s is over $6/doz.
And speaking of farmers. Legislature in Florida are taking up some of the farmer’s request to take Almond milk off the shelves. It’s about the only thing I can drink that has low calories and no allergic reaction. Farmers are saying that almonds are not milk.

I am going to get those meds now. So far I am headache free. That was not the case yesterday on my way to visit hubby. By the time I parked the car, I am still asking myself how I made it. Poor hubby, all he could do was hold my hand until I felt better. By the way, on my way home two or three days ago, I was at a traffic stop when a man was trying to get into people’s cars. Seeing what was happening, I immediately locked the doors and made sure the windows were up. This is one time I will be thankful for “springing ahead.”

@sheba2011

Just a reminder that Heidi will be on in a couple of hours………I will watch the video. Have tons to do before visiting hubby.

@sheba2011

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@sheba2011

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@sheba2011

I normally enjoy shopping at the Farmer’s Market on a late Saturday afternoon. Plenty of parking and no lines. Well, yesterday was a different story. The line of cars trying to find parking took me by surprise. So I did an alternative route which gave me a great parking space near the checkout area. The place inside was something else. Lines down an aisle and up another. I tried to purchase Romaine lettuce for $.99 each. All that was left were the ones that were frost bitten or too small for the price. However, what they did have was my favorite scallion. These are huge, round onions with the green stems. I use every bit of this onion and they are sweet. You can usually find them this time of year. The greens I use for salads, in sour cream or cream cheese for flavor. Definitely in rice and potatoes for flavor and as a garnish. My mom used to pickle the scallions and they were delicious. But, today, I can no longer eat what mom made due to sulfites. I also shopped for the receptionist and when done I used one of the bags from HSN with an ice pak. She was so appreciative when I delivered everything but the Romaine. Will go back either tomorrow or Tuesday. It took me a good fifteen minutes to drive out of the parking lot. I did purchase a strawberry cheesecake for hubby. I loved watching him eat and when he reached the bottom took a finger to get what was left in the container. “The best he ever had,” he said. Since strawberries are now in season in Florida, I will buy another. They also had strawberry milkshakes and strawberry smoothies on sale. The ice cream is all homemade. Made fresh daily. You can gain 10 lbs. just by looking at the desserts.

I’m happy that your hubby is feeling better and that the pills are working. This season is just as bad as last year. I will be picking up the meds today. I tried yesterday, but the pharmacy was closed by the time I arrived. So far, no headache. But the afternoon is just getting started.

Have a great Sunday and then some. Soup sounds good. I’ll be at your house in a few minutes. Have broom will travel.

@sheba2011

I think I mentioned last night that I wish our pharmacy had delivery service. These headaches have kept me from getting the necessary prescript. Yes, a neighbor could have gone, but they would need proof of name and address and other pertinent info. Not worth the aggravation.

Hubby is doing OK. I hope I will be able to take him out and about this week on a road trip. The physical therapy people will help him in and out of the vehicle. Actually, he really wants to go into Costco and the Farmer’s Market. I do not know if that would be possible. It would be a nice surprise if it can happen. Then again, there are some services that may be able to help. I have seen some out and about. However, in most cases it is for doctor appointments.

One of the receptionist’s has been working 10 hour days. Two people have quit and it seems for medical reasons. One has had surgery and is recovering. The other has a clot near the lung that needs surgery. However, the insurance company from the Rehab says meds are the best way. However, the meds are not working and she is a living time bomb at this point. She is the sole support of a 5yr. old who is cute as a button. Anyway, I just got off the phone with the only receptionist. I will be picking up some food that she needs from the Farmer’s Market. It’s the least I can do.

Well onward and out. Time to dress and do my thing. So far, no headache. Hope to pick up the much needed meds. Those trees are starting to wake up. Everything is starting at the same time. It’s a wonder that your hubby didn’t have problems until now. Hope he feels better soon. Nothing like having chills, headaches and other things going at the same time. The atmosphere is changing. I think it’s called “Climate Change.”

@sheba2011

I phoned the doctor’s office this past Monday and on Wednesday received a call from the pharmacist that the prescript was ready. Unfortunately, these sinus headaches has made it impossible to drive or to do anything. The pharmacist phoned this morning when I was feeling OK, but I did let them know that I was not about to drive. Wish they had delivery service and recommended it to them.

These headaches come at all hours. Day and night. No happy medium. I walked into hubby’s room and he knew immediately that a headache was starting. I have been away from the computer for a few days to give my eyes a rest. Right now I am OK. I took my sinus meds and they took the heat off. I was finally able to drive home. Right now I cannot wait to get into bed. Have a nice evening and stay well.

@sheba2011

Today was the first day without a headache. Yesterday, was awful. Around 7 pm it started and I immediately rushed to down the meds. Fell asleep and arrived home at 10:45pm. This is all do to the tree pollen., which could be the cause of yours.

I made a brief stop at Aldi’s for water. Just didn’t feel like driving to Costco. Also wanted to stop at the Farmer’s Market, but I was running late. I will go there tomorrow. or at least make an attempt. They have a pretty good ad this week. By the way, eggs at Aldi’s is now almost $6 and change for a dozen.

Your SIL is quite a trooper. I will continue to pray for her and to also send good vibes her way. I hope your brother is getting some help as well. Hope your day went well following the headache. I will be taking my sinus meds this evening and again in the am. They do help if you catch the pounding in time.

@sheba2011

Just returned from being with hubby. Did t wo loads of laundry this morning and just brought the second load in from the dryer. I went to the Rehab early today because he was supposed to have an eye doctor appointment this afternoon. When I arrived the receptionist mentioned that there was no appointment scheduled. Mentioned that I had a phone call yesterday that spoke of the appointment for today. Geez, I wish this place would get t heir act together.

Yes, I am still getting those awful sinus migraines. I phoned the doctor’s office yesterday and have not heard from his assistant as yet. I have a feeling that he is vacationing this week. I have an appointment in a couple of weeks.

So cute that you are not only feeding the kitties, but an opossum is joining them as well. Better watch out. They have a tendency to become real friendly and love to cuddle. They may not look that great. but do love a good hand out when their food source is scarce. Hope you all have a great evening. I will be taking it easy tonight and will be going to sleep early. Pleasant dreams to you all.