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This is my lanai, but on a much smaller scale and it looks over a lake as well, though it’s only 100
acres.

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I have returned from the rehab. Hubby is still coughing, but it is now not that often. He ate a good dinner with two Dixie cups of ice cream. One was strawberry the other chocolate. I also just realized that this coughing situation goes back many many years. In other words, this is nothing new that just sprang up. He will be working with a speech therapist on changing the way he picks up food and how to eat. His coloring is now back to normal. Just hope they change his bed linens tonight. I will be returning tomorrow afternoon. I need to get some work done here. Too many piles on this desk and also will be using my favorite new thing in cleaning the linen closet.

I know you cannot wait for the “new” Arcade to be up and running. If I remember correctly, the last time they revamped this area and promised the new one within a couple of months, it took over 4 months to get the thing going. Why they gave January 1st as a deadline is beyond me. Also, last night I went into Shop HQ and they will be starting an Arcade as well. I wonder if HSN and Shop HQ are doing one and the same. There are also times that I think HSN and QVC are purchasing Shop LC (that’s the Liquidation Channel) since one of their hosts has been seen on QVC. That could explain why the merchandise has gone downhill.

I agree with xango on the extra password for Community. I also tried more than several times to join the conversations. Called CS every few days and all they could say was that they would try to expedite the situation. However, they were able to reach Community from their web page using my old password. They could not understand why I could not. Very frustrating until Pookie came on board and told us how to get on board. It was definitely wrong for the Tech Unit not to post anything in the Community or in the Rewards Store. I thought for sure they were saying “sayanora” to the forum. Thank goodness, this was not the case.

I had a good dinner with hubby. I picked up a tuna salad sandwich on a croissant with a salad. It was delicious. I did not dare give hubby a taste. Will give him time to recuperate from last night’s episode.

Have a great evening. Enjoy the warmer, but still wintry temps. Hope your kitties are OK. Oh yes, the labs are done and will get the report on the 12th.

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Well, it is now February 2nd and if you look at the time, I just returned home. It has been a long and hard day. First off we had a meeting this afternoon with the team from Rehab. This included the head nurse, the chef from the kitchen, one of the administrators, supervisor for physical therapy, and a few others. All in all the team is working with me to get hubby home. And, this is now no longer a dream but reality. As I said previously, it’s when. When I arrived, I was told hubby was in the dining room. He was sitting with two others (both men). One was extremely quiet, the other full of information. This last person is in a wheelchair and we started talking. Found out that Amazon sells ramps and the part I really liked was that some are portable. He has one in his van and mentioned that they are solid and easy to transport. I learned quite a lot at this lunch. Too bad he goes home tomorrow. But, at least I am finding alternatives. Sometime next week I will be contacting our health insurance for a hospital bed or something that resembles one for both of us. And that brings me to the main reason. Before leaving for the rehab, I had skinned a couple of apples and then diced them so he could take small bites. I did the orange but left the skin on. Well, hubby decided to take a handful and proceeded to get into a coughing fit. He has a very small esophagus and because he hasn’t been active, the muscles in the throat are not working that well. The nurse on duty had to siphoned and call the physician. Tomorrow hubby will have a chest x-ray and other x-rays to determine that nothing went into the lungs and that his heart and brain are OK. His oxygen level was good at the rehab. I stayed way after midnight and though I wished to stay longer, could not because of my lab tests After the tests, I will return home for a brief few minutes and then will make a stop at the rehab to meet with the head nurse. Will visit with hubby for a few minutes and then drive to Costco and back to rehab. I am tired, but had to let you know that I am OK. Just do not like driving alone after 10:30 pm and tonight it was after midnight.

Weather here is cool, but not cold. I think the temp this afternoon was in the mid 60s. Both hubby and I sat outside after lunch. It was beautiful and no sweater needed. Leaving rehab a bit chilly, but the heat in the car felt oh so good. And though the week was long for you, your pipes will be OK and you can now be warm and cozy.

Have a great Friday. Enjoy the above freezing weather while you can. Almost forgot, today is groundhog day. But no matter what you think, we still will have at least another 6 weeks of winter. I always enjoyed a nice sleigh ride in January. Hope your other furry friends are OK.

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I forgot to mention that I did purchase Mr. Pickle and he is adorable. Makes me smile.

@taci

Thanks for the belated birthday greetings. This one was different in that I spent the day with
hubby in rehab. Hubby thought it was our anniversary and started laughing when I mentioned it was January. He felt so sad stating he wish he could take me out to celebrate. Mentioned that it was not important, but the thought behind it was.

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Wonder if Heidi can copy this one and make it into a pin. I’m hoping………hmm…….

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Just glancing and saw this Must show hubby!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Good afternoon. So thankful that the “bump” in the road is going down.

It will be in the 60s today, but 40s tonight. However, our “Wolf” Moon shone brightly in an orange and yellow last night. So gorgeous. Best of all, it followed my car all the way home.

Hubby was wonderful last night. All smiles. I stopped at the Asian take out on the way to see him. Picked up his favorite soup which is the “Hot and Sour.” Loved every drop. He had a full dinner, so he wasn’t hungry for anything else. Showed him the pictures of a scooter that looked like a small car. However, it can only be driven on a sidewalk. Cute little “bugger” with windshield wipers for the front and back, headlights and automatic doors. Actually, the doors and windows open with a remote or using the buttons on the inside. Since he won’t be able to drive anytime soon, this would serve a purpose and would make him mobile and thus independent. He will also be able to go grocery shopping in this vehicle as long as he uses the sidewalk. Not for road use. Thankfully, all he will need is an ID card from MV.. He will be able to carry both his walker and wheelchair in the scooter. It runs on batteries which can be plugged into any outlet. So many new possibilities for those that are handicapped. It is all coming together and I will put some of these into motion as soon as I’m told he will be returning home. For some I need 2 days notice, for others a week. Still have a bed issue. Love our new mattress and box spring and the metal bed. However, hubby will probably need a bed that can adjust to an upright position at the head and something for both legs. I will need something similar for the house in the North as well. The research I have done is exciting to see. What started me on this path was the wheelchair HSN is selling. What an adventure this has been.

Time for some household chores. Oh, before I forget. Not sure about Trivia since so many are still locked out of Community. It is a relatively easy sign in process, if you can remember your new password. I just wish that this can be readjusted to the web site. Oh well, guess we will have to take the lemons before we can enjoy something sweet.

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Thanks again for the birthday greetings. And congratulations to you four on your team winning and going to the Super Bowl.

It is quite cold here in Florida. Temps are in the low 50s and I suspect it will be in the forties when I get up and start doing some things. It will be in the low 60s for the highs, and low to mid 40s for the lows.

I’m still working in the kitchen and doing laundry. I try to work about two hours or more before getting ready to see hubby or going food shopping. Our new Farmer’s Market is beautiful. A similar layout to the others except in the middle near the bakery section is hot and cold food takeout area. They also make pizza and I bought two cheese pizzas last week and they were pretty good. However, quite small and that is why the two. Tomorrow will purchase a couple of Asian soups to go and maybe another dish or two besides. I will not be able to use our oven until I do the self clean. I will take advantage of the cold temps to do so. The cabinets on one side are done and now the counters beckon. Progress is slow when other things crop up.

Hubby has Physical Therapy during the week. The progress is slow, but there is a difference in the way he moves. He had a leg brace on all day on Friday. They are hoping that may help with some movement of the left leg. Today I actually saw some movement of that leg, so maybe this is helping. While in a wheelchair, he can walk with both legs. In bed, the left leg is bent. If the muscles and ligaments can return to an almost normal position, he may have use of that leg. Who knows what tomorrow will bring. We have a meeting with the group on Thursday for the update. He wants home so badly to help me. However, he does not realize his limitations. But, an extra pair of hands just may help in the long run and will give him an incentive to try and do more. And, yes, if need be, I will see that he continues with PT at home.

I have priced vans for the handicapped. Unfortunately, there is only one dealership and the prices are steep. Actually, the starting price is over $120k. $55K + for a used vehicle. If hubby can learn to sit in a chair then I can teach him how to get into the van/car without a problem. It’s the left knee and it would be the leading foot to get into the vehicle. If he could learn to sit with his feet dangling, then he might be able to maneuver himself into the car/van. I also will need to change our metal bed for one similar to those in a hospital. Oh how I love this new mattress. Guess I will need to transfer it to our guest bedroom. But, what I am learning has so many good benefits for both of us.

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I am thankful that you are OK and that the men in your life were around when danger hit. I do not mind the snow, but ice storms do bother me. House in Ct. faces North, so when there is a melt, I need to be extra careful of the front steps and the sidewalk. This area becomes an ice skating rink and hope that the grass area is safe. Thankfully, you are on the mend.

I am using some time on the computer doing research. Hubby will be coming home. The WHEN is the iffy part. I am looking at the Hoverround which can be used outdoors as well as indoors. It will enable hubby to move around and the best part, the chair lifts up so he will be able to use the stove top and pull some edibles from the frig. Looking at this led me to another thing. An electric chairlift that is not only portable but can go into a tub or shower. Everything is waterproof including the remote. I just wish I knew about this thing at the time hubby was falling out of bed. It goes flat to the floor. All a person needs to do is either crawl or roll or shimmy to the seat. Person takes the remote and the seat can go from floor to 21.” I am finding all kinds of things that we can use. The seat comes fully assembled. All one needs to do is install the remote at the back of the lift. That’s it. I don’t think this will help hubby get in and out of a tub. However, it may come in handy for the shower. Or, the wheelchair can work for this as well. The one thing I do like is that hubby will still be independent. With the chair lift he will be able to get in and out of bed on his own. sit in a chair or sofa. I have also learned that there are ways for the handicapped to get in and our of a vehicle. My only question thus far are the stairs inside the raised ranch. I am thinking of an elevator chairlift. I will be looking at all different things in the next couple of months. Best of all, hubby, loves the ideas and returning home is no longer a question, but when. Right now he is receiving physical therapy. They are following the 2nd physician’s recommendation. In hubby’s case, plateau, cannot happen. The best outcome will be standing on the good leg and using the other as a helper. Walking may never happen, but knowing that there are things out there that can help is putting our minds in a different place. The new words in our vocabulary is “CAN DO.” It’s hard work, but the end can be so rewarding. Either way, we are prepared.