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[Judique]

Good morning. We hit 82 yesterday, it was almost too warm, and way too early. Today is going to be low 70's, that's more like it.

I saw the first robins in the back yard this morning, another sign of spring.

Summer texted that she finally got home at 7:30. She said it was a terrible drive, and she had to pull over 5 times just to wake herself up. She says she won't be making that drive again, but I wouldn't bet on that one.

Have a good day everyone

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We didn't get as warm as you, but it was at least 70ish when I was at son's house. This morning it was 50ish when I left and going to 63.

I've had robins all winter. They seem to stay here year round, but I think we stay milder over all.

Sorry for Summer. Too many obstacles in her pathway.

Bobbi and Flyingdumbo - best wishes and keep up the progress!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thanks dear Judique and Good Morning to all. Thanks so deeply to God extra last night was a ton more restful for me than the one before. Response time from a nurse was quick too. I will need care soon this morning. Hopefully when I do linens will be available.

Today marks 37 days since I have been here. The hospital that transferred me here is contracted with this awful place and paid for me to be here for 30 days. Dad and I met a week and a half ago with a social services supervisor and the pt supervisor. At that time we were told that social services would try go through my insurance to get another week or two covered. We shall see.

At the above mentioned meeting the only home care that might have been offered was for a physical therapist to come out twice a week for a couple hours each time. At the moment I need more care than that. As forever I trust and thank God that He has this and of course me, too. I pray to be able to take a step or two by the end of this week. Thank you all always for everything including of course your prayers and encouragement.

Love to all.

 

[bobbiwoz]

@flyingdumbo127, praying for more restful nights for you, and that you soon will be able to take a few steps.

PT person came for evaluation today. It’s going to be good.

47° and windy here. Not very springlike!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Thank you dear Bobbi. Many healing and positive pt prayers for you! How is Gus today?

This morning I took two small sideways steps toward Jessica, my therapist. I put a little weight on my left foot. That was so encouraging to move even that tiny bit. I also sat longer in the wheelchair which is important because it gets me out of bed and stretches my legs. I am so blessed.

Thanks also extra to God I did get more sleep last night. Nurse response time was unheard of quick other than once earlier in the evening. I waited less time overnight than I did twice today. Never know :/

What is also frustrating is that it can feel as though nurses expect you (meaning your body needs) to conform to their schedule which of course is all kinds of unhealthy and illegal. What I mean by this is the morning person assigned to my room from 11am to 11:30am has to keep an eye on a patient who needs 24/7 supervision. From 11:30am to noon is the CNA's break. Lunch lately does not get served here until closer to 1 but the process down the hall starts earlier. From at least 11am until 12:10 or so I am hard pressed to get any help from my CNA. I have also had a nurse respond to my call light only to be told they are going on break. It seems unheard of to quickly assist me first and then add 5 minutes onto their break. Sigh.

Dad left a little while ago which as always is hard on us both. What joy to get to see him daily. We talk on the phone, too (when this awful place cooperates). I was telling my cousin that often times dad or I are unable to get through to each other. Nothing happens. We use only free wifi, no mobile data. I have learned in order to (maybe) make a call I need to turn wifi off and on before immediately making the call. Dad didn't even get a text I sent him earlier during his visit. He was a few feet away and it didn't work Still I know what grace being able to talk with and see dad is. We daily pray for me to get home of course.

Late afternoon and evening hugs to all.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Sunny again today, temps mid to upper 60's.

Got groceries yesterday, very aggravating in Walmart. They've started the remodel, and they're moving things all over the place. Which would be fine, except when you can't find something and ask an employee, they have no idea where it got moved to. I think they started with the frozen foods, and the way they're laying things out makes no sense. And of course the signs are still where they used to be, so you spend too much time walking around looking for whatever you want.
Summer had a big order to pick for her delivery job (as in $600 worth of groceries), and it took her almost an hour and a half to find everything. it's going to get worse before it gets better.
Now she's talking about selling the car and the truck and buying something more reliable, but where she thinks she's going to get the money for it is a mystery.

Just a small vent. I've been taking a certain heart med for 4 years. Got it free from the company through prescription assistance. all of that time. When Don was alive, he took the same med, and also got it free. Our combined income then was higher. So comes this year, I reapply with the social worker at the hospital and she tells me it was denied saying hat my income is too low. They have a cap on income and I'm well under it. I appealed their decision twice, along with the social worker, and they still denied it. I'm almost out of it, I look up my part D insurance to see how much a refill for 90 days would cost me. $852, no way would I pay that much for it. I called the cardiologist office and talked to his nurse, who talked to the doctor and called me back early afternoon. They've had a lot of complaints about this drug company this year, saying they're denying a lot of people for no legitimate reason. The Dr. switched me to something that will work just as well, $9 for 90 days worth. My vent is why set an income cap, and then deny people who are well under that cap.

My back is really aching today (as it was yesterday), so I'm not planning on doing any strenuous Spring cleaning.

Have a good day everyone--the picture is because my lilac bushes have started to bud. Along with the robins, one more sign of spring!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi!
Staples out! Cardiologist tomorrow. Am quite tired now….talk more tomorrow!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

How frustrating dear Lynn! I'm sorry. I so pray that truly one day everyone has true access at any time to kind and quality healthcare in of any type and delivery method (in office, online, or at home, etc). One thing for certain is that there is nothing wrong with your caring heart!

Big hug and prayers dear Bobbi.

I took more steps again this morning and had two positive therapy sessions. Dad and I, as always, so enjoyed our lunch and visit together. Love to all.

 

[Judique]

just noticed that the lunar event is happening outside - just pics from my Samsung galaxy s23+ at about 8:10pm est.