Thursday, October 31, 2013
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Mary Pauline Felin
Mary Pauline's guardian called on Friday to report that she had come through the surgery and was recovering.
SORRY
The way to get on to post was completely different today, and it seems easier. I was sure the Cards were going to win last night, and they did it the hard way. Rose down the hall wondered what happened to me, and I'm sure my men friends missed me also. I decided to watch the game here in my room rather than with one of them. I am looking forward to tonight's game.
Saturday, October 26, 2013
World Series
I'm back to myself today after a day and night of mostly eat and sleep. That really helped. The whole dining room yelled my name when I went down for dinner last night, I was invited by my former roommate to watch the game this evening and also by my two men friends to go downstairs to a different place to watch the outcome. I decided to just stay in my room and watch us win by myself. (I hope I'm right. Right now we're leading,)
Sis brought me and my former roommate Starbucks coffee and spent a long afternoon with me. A therapist started an evaluation on me asking me a lot of questions and testing my strength. I slept through Pete's call. First time I've ever done that. Ding was here for a while. Brayden's soccer team lost their game but only lost by 5 and lost by 9 last time they played these guys. I think he said they are getting better. He did loose the Student Council President Election but was probably relieved since he won't have to deliver any more speeches.
Linda has been such a great friend and companion. She and her husband, Joe, are also great Cardinal fans and Rose and I both agreed she should they should watch the game together I'm sure they are doing so. Again, I'm pretty sure Rose and Shirley are probably watching the game and play Scrabble. The Abbotts are probably gathered in a huddle and now we're ahead. Margaret's dog is even named after the hindcatcher. Brayden, should I call him catcher instead of hindcatcher like home run with the bases loaded instead of grandslam? Maybe I should ask Yadier?
Sis brought me and my former roommate Starbucks coffee and spent a long afternoon with me. A therapist started an evaluation on me asking me a lot of questions and testing my strength. I slept through Pete's call. First time I've ever done that. Ding was here for a while. Brayden's soccer team lost their game but only lost by 5 and lost by 9 last time they played these guys. I think he said they are getting better. He did loose the Student Council President Election but was probably relieved since he won't have to deliver any more speeches.
Linda has been such a great friend and companion. She and her husband, Joe, are also great Cardinal fans and Rose and I both agreed she should they should watch the game together I'm sure they are doing so. Again, I'm pretty sure Rose and Shirley are probably watching the game and play Scrabble. The Abbotts are probably gathered in a huddle and now we're ahead. Margaret's dog is even named after the hindcatcher. Brayden, should I call him catcher instead of hindcatcher like home run with the bases loaded instead of grandslam? Maybe I should ask Yadier?
Friday, October 25, 2013
APOLOGY
I'm back at BJEC after another trip out here this time in an ambulance instead of the Company car - an EMT Abbott Ambulance. I owe lots of people apologies and this is my apology post. I know people love me and I love lots of people. The doctors keep searching for a physical cause for many of my problems. I made a separate entry but couldn't get it to post after I saved it so I may repeat myself here.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Adding Some Facts
I'm hoping the Cardinals perform much better tonight than they did last night. Linda just left and is planning on getting home in time to watch the whole game with her husband while Joe finishes a game of tennis. I'm sure Rose and Shirley are watching the game and playing scrabble. I think Shelly had to work and Chris has already stopped by.
When I saw a group of doctors yesterday morning and they were discussing and working toward a diagnosis, they asked ME what I thought it could be when I believe that I'm a happy person. Then why do I sometimes cry for no reason? I know that people love me. Then why do I feel unwanted when I know most everyone does? I feel left out when I'm not left out. During one of my 'homeless' feeling periods last week, Chris hugged me and said 'Mama,you,ll always a home with me', Rose and Shirley and Scott and family, too. Linda had the recipes decided upon for our trip to the lake .
This morning, after a very restless night of thinking these things over, I decided perhaps I should just list and concentrate on physical problems. I'll get lots of physical and occupational there so the therapists already know I need to work on.
When I saw a group of doctors yesterday morning and they were discussing and working toward a diagnosis, they asked ME what I thought it could be when I believe that I'm a happy person. Then why do I sometimes cry for no reason? I know that people love me. Then why do I feel unwanted when I know most everyone does? I feel left out when I'm not left out. During one of my 'homeless' feeling periods last week, Chris hugged me and said 'Mama,you,ll always a home with me', Rose and Shirley and Scott and family, too. Linda had the recipes decided upon for our trip to the lake .
This morning, after a very restless night of thinking these things over, I decided perhaps I should just list and concentrate on physical problems. I'll get lots of physical and occupational there so the therapists already know I need to work on.
Back at Barnes
I'm home now or rather back at Barnes- Jewish. I awoke yesterday morning to a 'room full of doctors' - not a flattering place to be. I'm on a first name basis with a lot of the personnel here and I'm sure they're as tired of seeing me as I am being here.
Chris and I came back from Louisville Sunday evening after a delightful weekend with Scott and family. Something happened to me on the way home and Chris took a stop by the Emergency Room. They didn't keep me then but they did keep me on Monday. Rose brought me because Chris still had my insurance card and he met us there. I'm here now and have been acting weird lately. 'I didn't want to go there, I didn't wanna do it, but I did.'
Linda and I were scheduled to go to the lake on but she is here with me now and was here yesterday. too. Sis and Chris have been in and out. I've talked to both Pete and Donald and briefly to Margaret. Mad Dog went over yesterday while they delivered the washer and dryer. He had also done any laundry that needed doing. Now that I have these new appliances, there's no dirty laundry awaiting.
Chris and I came back from Louisville Sunday evening after a delightful weekend with Scott and family. Something happened to me on the way home and Chris took a stop by the Emergency Room. They didn't keep me then but they did keep me on Monday. Rose brought me because Chris still had my insurance card and he met us there. I'm here now and have been acting weird lately. 'I didn't want to go there, I didn't wanna do it, but I did.'
Linda and I were scheduled to go to the lake on but she is here with me now and was here yesterday. too. Sis and Chris have been in and out. I've talked to both Pete and Donald and briefly to Margaret. Mad Dog went over yesterday while they delivered the washer and dryer. He had also done any laundry that needed doing. Now that I have these new appliances, there's no dirty laundry awaiting.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A QUICK UPDATE
Sue had a setback on Sunday and by Monday evening was back in Barnes Jewish Emergency Room. From there around midnight she was admitted to the hospital. She is undergoing lots of tests. We don't know much yet but will post here when we do.
Another bad piece of news: Art Jaske, the state-appointed guardian for Pauline Austin (nee' Felin) called to let me know Pauline fell last night and broke her hip. She will have surgery tomorrow. For those who don't know, Pauline is the only surviving offspring off Louis Felin, brother to my father. She is in an extended care facility in Great Bend, Kansas, and has been for three years now. If you want to read more about Pauline and where she fits in our extended family, type her name in the search window for this blog. We have posted news about Pauline on several occasions.
Another bad piece of news: Art Jaske, the state-appointed guardian for Pauline Austin (nee' Felin) called to let me know Pauline fell last night and broke her hip. She will have surgery tomorrow. For those who don't know, Pauline is the only surviving offspring off Louis Felin, brother to my father. She is in an extended care facility in Great Bend, Kansas, and has been for three years now. If you want to read more about Pauline and where she fits in our extended family, type her name in the search window for this blog. We have posted news about Pauline on several occasions.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Rose's Coming Birthday
I'm back n St. Louis and don't have much time this morning because I have the physical therapist, the occupational nurse, and home nurse coming today and will get lots of rest in between. Wednesday is Rose's birthday. I won't say which one for those of those who don't know. Linda and I are going to the lake tomorrow morning and will stay until Friday so I can't celebrate her birthday until my return but I will do that. I hope she doesn't proofread this for me which she sometimes does.
I'm sorry I didn't get to have brunch with Margaret while I was in Louisville. I haven't seen her for quite some time.
I'm sorry I didn't get to have brunch with Margaret while I was in Louisville. I haven't seen her for quite some time.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
GO Cardinals
Sis got my email figured out what I was doing wrong. I put a comma in where I should have put in a period when I was signing in. Since I had my cataract surgery my eyes haven't been right and I still see double a lot so mostly I just don't wear my glasses and shut one eye to watch television. The eye specialist the cataract surgeon referred me to is booked up until November 18 so when I went the neurosurgeon yesterday he suggested that perhaps I should try someone else because it is frustrating and irritating. I will maybe ask him for a referral.
The neurosurgeon yesterday was pleased with my progress. I had a CAT scan which measured the drainage through from the shunt. There's a lump on my head and he adjusted the drain through this magnet slightly. They will send me an official report later and I'm not supposed to have to go back for three months unless I have unexpected problems. He said just get lots of rest and therapy.
Chris and I came over to Louisville last night. We saw the last part of the Cardinal winner but listened to it which enhanced the ride. Brayden has a soccer game today which Uncle Ding and I came all the way over here to watch. It's cold and and rainy here and they're telling me I may have to stay in the car even though I brought my wheelchair it will still be too far and cold. I think maybe it will warm up. With both my sons and both grandsons, surely they can push me over rough ground for a front row seat.
Brayden is running for student council president. He has been on the student council for three years. I told him last night that I didn't know that and he insisted that I did but I just forgot. Aunt Rose agreed with him. I am forgetful.
It's Saturday and Brother Pete called. With the time change, I was awake but couldn't find my phone so Ding got it for me and I called him back. Joe was either walking the dog or sleeping. Things were good in Idaho. I've also talked to Sis. I'm trying to get lots of rest per the doctors' orders.
I'll try to get everyone to take pictures so we can post them. So far, no luck. Scott and Beth made bacon and waffles and scrambled eggs for breakfast. I did have coffee but I'm not sure if anyone else likes it. Someone made it for me.
The neurosurgeon yesterday was pleased with my progress. I had a CAT scan which measured the drainage through from the shunt. There's a lump on my head and he adjusted the drain through this magnet slightly. They will send me an official report later and I'm not supposed to have to go back for three months unless I have unexpected problems. He said just get lots of rest and therapy.
Chris and I came over to Louisville last night. We saw the last part of the Cardinal winner but listened to it which enhanced the ride. Brayden has a soccer game today which Uncle Ding and I came all the way over here to watch. It's cold and and rainy here and they're telling me I may have to stay in the car even though I brought my wheelchair it will still be too far and cold. I think maybe it will warm up. With both my sons and both grandsons, surely they can push me over rough ground for a front row seat.
Brayden is running for student council president. He has been on the student council for three years. I told him last night that I didn't know that and he insisted that I did but I just forgot. Aunt Rose agreed with him. I am forgetful.
It's Saturday and Brother Pete called. With the time change, I was awake but couldn't find my phone so Ding got it for me and I called him back. Joe was either walking the dog or sleeping. Things were good in Idaho. I've also talked to Sis. I'm trying to get lots of rest per the doctors' orders.
I'll try to get everyone to take pictures so we can post them. So far, no luck. Scott and Beth made bacon and waffles and scrambled eggs for breakfast. I did have coffee but I'm not sure if anyone else likes it. Someone made it for me.
Friday, October 18, 2013
In Lieu of AOL
For some reason, I can't get on AOL to write to people or receive mail so I'll communicate by blogger as usual anyway. Ding and I are are heading to Louisville after Rose takes me to my first checkup the neurosurgeon this afternoon. I'm not sure how to to spell his name but I really like him and am eager to see if he agrees with me that that I am progressing. Rose has yet to meet him and is also eager for the appointment.
The occupational therapist came yesterday for her first visit and will come back on Monday morning. Her name is Cynthia and she mostly assessed me and what I need and what I want to accomplish. I think both the physical and occupational therapists will see me when I'm at the lake too. Cynthia said they would be contacting me down there as will the physical therapist here.
Chris and I went to dinner last night and he took me to Target. I've been wanting some Dr. Scholl shoes and Google said they have them but they only had the inserts. I did buy some more picture frames for the lake house but I'm about to run out of wall space.
Linda and I are going to the lake Tuesday morning. I'm sure the leaves across the cove have turned. Mad Dog has contacted the company to winterize the boat and Doug will winterize the wave runner guys' weekend. Guys' weekend is November 1 and I'm not invited.
The occupational therapist came yesterday for her first visit and will come back on Monday morning. Her name is Cynthia and she mostly assessed me and what I need and what I want to accomplish. I think both the physical and occupational therapists will see me when I'm at the lake too. Cynthia said they would be contacting me down there as will the physical therapist here.
Chris and I went to dinner last night and he took me to Target. I've been wanting some Dr. Scholl shoes and Google said they have them but they only had the inserts. I did buy some more picture frames for the lake house but I'm about to run out of wall space.
Linda and I are going to the lake Tuesday morning. I'm sure the leaves across the cove have turned. Mad Dog has contacted the company to winterize the boat and Doug will winterize the wave runner guys' weekend. Guys' weekend is November 1 and I'm not invited.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Haircut
No Cardinal game today and it was disappointing that they lost yesterday but we have tomorrow to look forward to. Sis took the Company Car to get it ready for Chris and me to take to Louisville this weekend but I didn't leave the premises yesterday. Shirley does the grocery shopping at Whole Foods on Wednesday mornings and Rose gets whatever else we need at Schnuck's when we run out. I don't do much.
When I was back at BJEC, I made some new friends and lots of the people there remembered me. One of the therapists, Michelle, was especially attentive and I opened my computer yesterday morning to write to her and had a message from her. I responded immediately. Same thing happened with Kay Berry. my old neighbor from the lake and I also heard from Kay's daughter, Jennifer. Our hairdresser, Stephanie, who made the house call and I was in dire need of a haircut though Sis though manage to make me look presentable for a short period, Stephanie is a professional and I appreciate both of them and feel more light headed now after the pro visit.
Chris and I are going to Home Depot this evening to look at washer and dryers and then out to dinner. Shelly has to work. We' going to Louisville tomorrow right after he gets off work to watch Brayden play soccer Saturday and whatever else sport the boys might be doing. I'm wondering if Beth is nervous about her mother in law coming to visit and spend the night. Don't be, Beth, I'm harmless.
When I was back at BJEC, I made some new friends and lots of the people there remembered me. One of the therapists, Michelle, was especially attentive and I opened my computer yesterday morning to write to her and had a message from her. I responded immediately. Same thing happened with Kay Berry. my old neighbor from the lake and I also heard from Kay's daughter, Jennifer. Our hairdresser, Stephanie, who made the house call and I was in dire need of a haircut though Sis though manage to make me look presentable for a short period, Stephanie is a professional and I appreciate both of them and feel more light headed now after the pro visit.
Chris and I are going to Home Depot this evening to look at washer and dryers and then out to dinner. Shelly has to work. We' going to Louisville tomorrow right after he gets off work to watch Brayden play soccer Saturday and whatever else sport the boys might be doing. I'm wondering if Beth is nervous about her mother in law coming to visit and spend the night. Don't be, Beth, I'm harmless.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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