Wednesday 12/27/23

4:42a.m. I managed to get some sleep.  I slept well with no weird dreams or arthritis pain. I had good aides this morning. They got !e up at 4. I had a nice sponge bath before they changed my briefs and dressed me. I don’t feel too sleepy this morning. I’m also not experiencing arthritis pain. It looks like the start of a another good day.

I called Chocolatechip. She was in good spirits. Chocolatechip is ready for the Big Shot. We talked about some of the serious side affects to this new med. She said just because side effects are reported in some cases doesn’t mean everyone gets them. I asked when she will be home. She said it depends on when they see her. I said I will not go to the Coffee Social so we can keep in touch. She said that might be a good idea.

I told her about the Bible Study being a bust. I said I lasted ten minutes. I talked about reading Leviticus. I said the book is about God’s commandments to the Levites. They were to be the priests of the ancient Isrealites.o I said I found out that all those rules were rather interesting. I read five chapters I said . It took me about an hour. I would like to devote an hour a day to Bible study.

We had a nice talk. We ended it when Chocolatechip had to finish some chores. I said I really hope things go well for you today I wish we could of talked more. I’m very worried about this shot. I sure as hell hope she doesn’t end up in Trinity. But I did not say this. I guess I got to hope those damned doctors know what they are doing.

8:01a.m. I fell asleep in my wheelchair until breakfast. Breakfast consisted of a sweet roll and cold scrambled eggs. I ate it anyway without complaint. At least the coffee was hot. As always the coffee perked me up. I talked with Chocolatechip after eating. I think she is worried sick about this shot. Frankly, so am I but I’m doing my best not to be negative. I am probably wrong but I have a very, very bad feeling about this whole. thing. 

Lynn from physical therapy was here. I cancelled today. I’m putting everything on hold. I want to be by the phone in case there is an emergency.

10:38a.m. I heard from Chocolatechip. She is home and ok so far. I

think she will be fine.  But I’m still going to put things on hold. The plan was for me to call every hour. I’m still going to do that much. Anyways the worse is over.

2:14p.m. I ate a lot for lunch. I had two huge BBQ pork sandwiches, potato wedges and two big homemade peanut butter cookies. I was very hungry and ate it all. I was painfully bloated for awhile but a dose of Mylanta helped. In addition to eating I’ve been talking with Chocolatechip. She is doing fine after her shot this morning.

I’m doing pretty good myself. I’m getting great care today. I needed my briefs changed after lunch. The aides came in to change the right away. I asked to stay in my wheelchair. They said I couldn’t be put back in bed after supper. I said ok.

5:08p.m. I got depressed this afternoon. I wasn’t feeling well. My stomach was hurting from eating too much at lunch.  Then arthritis started acting up. But what bothered me the most, I think, was being in my room all day. I missed going to the Coffee Social and spending my  mornings in the Fiesta Room.

I was on the phone most of the day. Consequently I didn’t read. I think that might of contributed to the “blues.” I hope I can read tonight. I would at least like to study the Bible for an hour. I’d like to read five more chapters in Leviticus before going to bed.

6:59p.m. I studied my NIV Study Bible for an hour. I read six more chapters in Leviticus. Reading the Bible has lifted my spirits. Eating a good supper without getting sick also helped. I had one of my all time favorites meatloaf and mashed potatoes. The Bible reading helped restored my soul. The good food was good for my body.

I hope to spend the rest of the evening reading The Dark Tower by Stephen King. Life is good 

8:38p.m. I read my book The Dark Tower for an hour. I had enough. This had been a long day and I’m very tired. I have the call light on. I hope I don’t have to wait too long for the aides to put me in bed.

 

 

 

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