Good Bye Summer!
Even though the temperature still says summer, rising to the low to mid 90's most days, it feels as though fall is right around the corner.I'm not sure where summer went, but it felt like it came to a screeching halt right after our vacation.
Bill was approved for a power chair at the end of July. I would guess it will arrive within the next few weeks. That is going to be exciting. A new challenge will sure be good for both of us. He is bored and I think a little depressed.
He' sleeping a lot again. I think it is because I'm really putting the skids on his smoking. I remember in times past that is how he controlled the smoking before. If that is what he needs to do I guess that's what he needs to do. His cough is so bad that I can hardly stand it. He takes that first drag and just heaves. Then he looks at me as if he wants me to do something. I knew the first time I agreed to let him smoke a cigarette again what I would be in for. It just seemed like it would be ok for him to smoke a few cigarettes a day. But ... he is an addict, how could I have thought it would be ok? I'd never give him just one glass of wine!
I'm planning a get together of North Carolina survivors and caregivers. I've finally decided to make it the end of September. That is a beautiful time of year here. The trees haven't yet turned color but it does feel like fall. We have a great club house here at the Ranch, so I think we'll have a great time. It's also a barrier-free facility so that will remove those dastardly issues! I'm looking forward to putting faces and names together and the response has been terrific.
I was so shocked by Pam's death. Pam was such a sweetheart. She was so sensitive. She was funny when you got to know her. I sure hope she got to enjoy some corn on the cob this summer...She was also very bright. She could see through a lot of "junk" too. Yes, she had her share of emotional issues - and who of us doesn't? The one thing about Pam though, she really, really never wanted to hurt anyone. I'll miss her. I'm so glad the hurts of the past have been washed away.
OK...so it's time to jump in the shower now. Maybe we will get out to do something today. It's headed for mid 90's again and that sure doesn't sound like much fun!
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