Well, I assume that we need to lead with the big news. In the words of Elton John – “The bitch is back, Stone cold sober as a matter of fact”. Sometimes I crack myself up and hopefully I haven’t offended all of you with that lead J.
Laurie
Yes it’s true, the Eagle landed yesterday at approximately 11:15 and is doing remarkably well. Motoring all over the house on her own and anxious to do things that she shouldn’t be. I finally got Ms. Laurie to agree to just work on getting around the house for a few days and not tackling things like scrubbing toilets, floors, vacuuming. I mean really, she didn’t do any of that before the strokes so why should she start now. And what I thought was a plot between her and her therapist appears to be true - she truly can’t fold laundry (or I’m being played as a fool). I should note that zip up hoodies also appear to be a challenge – but one that resulted in us laughing hysterically this AM. It would make a fabulous video but I don’t think she’ll let me do it.
Laurie is loving being home, having the freedom to walk around when she wants, having me wait on her and napping on demand. She’s a bit tired from getting around, but when you think about it, being at home is like constant PT and OT. She is getting up and down steps well with me around, and using the chair lift when she is tired.
The home nurses come today to check on her BP and make sure that she is doing OK. I think the plan will be for in-home OT/PT for a couple of weeks or months (we should know better after today). Not sure how long the visiting nurses will be coming.
I did have a funny interaction with her neurologist. Laurie’s normal BP is one we all would probably die for – 100/60. One of her medications has a side effect of low BP. I contacted him and his response was – have her drink plenty of water and don’t skimp on the salt. Laurie said she has been waiting her whole life for someone to tell her to eat more chips.
Weather
Well, unless you’re a shut in you’ve probably heard that it’s cold everywhere. Yesterday it was 6 when I woke up. Today was a balmy 12. Tomorrow AM supposed to be the coldest night of the year with snow coming on Wednesday (when we have our first community excursion to HUP for the next treatment).
Some of you early subscribers may remember me referencing a Philly phrase about being cold enough to freeze the (BLANK) off the William Penn statue in Center City. Well in fact 4 people were seriously injured yesterday morning while walking around the building. An eyewitness stated it looked like the were hit with a huge frozen you know what.
Quote
"I haven't spoken to my wife in years. I didn't want to interrupt her."
Rodney Dangerfield.
Rodney Dangerfield.
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