Cold Weather has Arrived

It's cold this morning, so Rose turned on the furnace..  There doesn't look like there's any frost yet but it is in the forecast for the weekend.  Most of those leaves that were falling have fallen and are now laying on the ground.

Rose and Shirley are both working today and my helper is coming to assist with my exercises and physical therapy.  The occupational therapist from Medicare who was scheduled  to come yesterday didn't show.  She will be here tomorrow I hope.  She will give me some assistance and pointers to make our lives easier.  The helper will be here Friday also.

Procedures at Barnes

Wednesday and Sis took me for a follow up scan and neurosurgeon appoint for the shunt on my brain.   (I'll have to look up information  and the previous dates about this shunt.)  The neurosurgeon decided to leave things just as they are.  Unless my condition worsens, I don't back for this fellow for six months.  Rose and I had a Steak 'N Shake picnic in Forest Park after the appointments at the Center for Advanced Medicine in the Central West End.

When I called Scott to report on the doctor's visit report and told him about his findings. he said the doctor knows exactly what he (Scott) knows "NOTHING".  Scott wasn't very sympathetic about the neurosurgeon department.

Stephanie will have her MRI on her rotate cuff injury tomorrow and will get the results and plan of action on Monday.

Shirley's nephew and his family were going to come up from Memphis on Friday for the weekend.  They have a two year boy.  We were so looking forward their visit and all the Halloween tricks and treating.  Now they postponed their visit for two weeks.

The temperature is much cooler today than yesterday.  It's a beautiful blue sky outside.  

Typical Monday

Monday and leaves keep falling.  University City is going to pick the leaves up with a suction device so we're hoping it doesn't rain before they arrive.  I have several appointments this week which Rose made for me this morning.  They aren't all this week but the therapist and the assistant are both coming this afternoon.

Rose is practicing her guitar and Shirley has just left to go to Walgreens.  Brayden's team lost their game on Saturday but Granny is sure he played very well.

We haven't heard back from Stef who was having the MRI today but will update when we get further information.  Remember, she took a fall on Friday.

Saturday, October 25, 2014

I'm home and had a really good night sleep last night.  No one took my blood pressure or woke me up and I didn't even know who won the ball game until this morning.  Kansas City was my second choice since St. Louis didn't prevail.  We had a steak dinner and Chris stopped by to watch part of the game with us.  Shelly was working.

We talked to Sabrina.  Brett came home with her and Dave after his surgery in Kansas City on Thursday.  She was taking care of him.  Brett was in a lot of pain but is doing well.

Pete and Janet haven't called yet but it's early in Idaho.  Rose doesn't have any clients today.  I do have the nurse and the helper coming.  We haven't had breakfast yet.

Now we've had breakfast and Pete and Janet have called.  I had a bit of trouble with my computer, but Sis got it fixed or got me straightened out.

I had a lovely message from Leslie, my old neighbor in Springfield, this week. She and Sam are well.  Leslie's son, Chase, moved back to Springfield last month and started a photography business.  He had been in New York and he and his friend, George, quit their jobs there and are going to work in Springfield.  George and his wife are both from Oklahoma.  Leslie's other son, Jeff, is in Ft. Polk, LA.  He turns 31 tomorrow.  Happy Birthday, Jeff.  His daughter, Hannah, is 5 now and is in kindergarten.  She lives in the state of WA with her mother.

Sam, Leslie's husband, is now working at Bass Pro Shop.  He took a good part  of the summer off but likes working at Bass Pro.  Leslie bowls, works out at Curves, and does water aerobics.  I'm looking forward to their getting back to see me at the lake house.

After I started this update, the home health caregiver arrived to help me.  I've had this one before.  I really like her, and we achieved a lot of progress.  I am still working on the update.  Rose is napping and Shirley has gone to Whole Foods.

BIRTHDAY GIRL

My next to last day is today and I've had partial physical therapy but  I'm finished with speech therapy and Rose has come and gone. We're having steak for dinner to celebrate her birthday tomorrow night.  She thinks we're too old to celebrate with parties.  She's probably right.  Remember,  for a little while Rose, me, and Donald were apart in a year in sequence but  I  won't post our ages.

Rose got my application for my absentee voting ballot this morning. I believe she already  had hers'.

Sabrina's son,  Brett, Brett had surgery today after he broke his jaw in a fall last Friday night. I'm getting 3rd hand news so I''m hoping will get some first hand soon.  This  accident occurred in Warrensburg but Sabrina and Dave had to take him to KC for surgery today. He wanted to be back today so wouldn't miss any school.

I thought Chris might come by but he and Shelly are going to the hockey game and might not have time.

AGAIN  HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Going Home on Friday

I'm leaving here this Friday.  I was hoping to be home for Sis's birthday but they want me to have a couple more days of therapy.  Rose and I walked outside today and I've had speech therapy earlier and will have physical therapy later today.   Occupational therapy is on  going..

I don't know if  Chris is coming by  tonight. Goldman is going to do some errands for Rose and Shirley.

Therapy is here.

Turning Leavs

We've had beautiful weather the past  couple days.  Rose has come over all three days and we walked outside on Saturday and today.  (Me in the wheelchair and Rose at a slow pace).  I had therapy all three days.  This facility doesn't normally do therapy on weekends  but did so for me.  I had three sessions of physical plus speech and occupational today alone.  I'm still assuming that I can go home on Friday.

I was talking to a couple therapists doing my therapy and they wished they had videotaped me when I came in here and taped me now. Such an amazing change.  Chris stopped by on his way home from work and he agreed. Of course, Sis sees me every day but she can see the change.

I'm eager to get home and to back down to the lake house,  Mad Dog  has the guy who usually winterizes the boat doing it and Doug winterized the wave runner.  I'm sure the trees down there are turning.  The ones  I can see from here are typically colored.

This BJEC has a beauty shop but I can't find them open or anyone who knows if they do pedicures for patients.  (and prices if they do).  I thought this would save Sis a trip
of taking me there.

Again, remember Thursday is  Aunt Rose's Birthday.  905 Barnard College Lane, St.  Louis, MO 6130

Rose and Shirley Arrived Home Yesterday

Rose and Shirley arrived back last night around 10:30 and Sis has already been here today.  I've had therapy today even though it's Sunday since they want me to have some additional therapy before I get released  this Friday.  Rose will also do some additional training to assist me at home.

It's about time for lunch.  We're having pot roast.  I eat breakfast in the breakfast room, lunch in my room with Lydia and dinner in the dining room with Jack and anyone else who wants to join us.

Now Rose has left after she and I have done some walking. Rose does her walking on her feet and I do mine in the walker and also in the wheelchair.  The therapist came in on this Sunday to assist me in achieving some goals that I didn't even know they had established for me.   I'm  still working on them.

Sue and Den's Home in Springfield, MO

Sue's neighbor, Leslie, in Springfield sent Sue this photo of the house

where she and Denny lived.

 

Update from Sue

Sue e-mailed me this update for posting here:

"Rose and Shirley will get back from  Sedona tonight.  I've talked  with Pete and Janet with ou Saturday morning call.  I'll get out here this Friday, the  24th.   Remember,  23rd is Rose's birthday.  I was hoping to be home for that, but they want me to have some more therapy.  I don't mind, and I have good treatment both places.

Rose was hiking around Sedona in the mountains and lost her cell phone. Someone found it and texted Chris who texted Shirley who was with Rose.  Rose's new iPhone 6 was in a fine case (my birthday gift to her), and it contained her driver's license and credit card so she was quite thankful to get it back.  Without identification, she would have had a hard time getting on a flight home.

Linda has been here every day now for a week.   I've had lots of therapy.   Chris and Scott  were both disgusted with the St. Louis Cardinals.  But, hey, we're all Royals fans now!

More Later.

At Starbuck's

Peak I climbed Monday

From the west

Sink Hole

On Soldier Pass trail

Castle Rock

Taken from Chapel

Bell Rock

Taken from Chapel

Cathedral Rock

Even More

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On Red Rock Crossing Trail

Thousands of these unnatural rock formations

Eagle Rock from the Chapel