Wednesday 12/20/23

4:13a.m. I had some weird dreams last night. I had this one dream where I was in a school I had to take a test. I couldn’t think of that answer to one question. Again I flunked the test. Then I had a dream where I was living in this apartment. It was a mess. Somehow there was a gas leak and the first department came . I got in trouble with the firedepartment and the landlord for keeping a dirty apartment. I ended up being evicted and homeless.

The aides got me up bright and early at four. They did a good job. I’m in !y wheelchair now. I’m feeling fairly good this morning. I’m not in too much pain . That is a blessing I wasn’t too ready to get up this early but I’m in nursing home boot camp . I’m not on my own watch anymore.

7:38a.m. I fell asleep in my wheelchair for a couple hours. I woke up at 6:30 when Chocolatechip called. We talked about religion for the most part. She was raised Catholic I am a Protestant. She talked a !of about Pope Francis giving his blessings to same sex couples. We both agree he is a very good man. We talked for a half hour then they served breakfast drinks.

I had toast and cold scrambled eggs for breakfast. I’m not complaining. I’m grateful for something to eat. At least the coffee was nice and not. I also had my morning orange juice. I cannot start myl day without my coffee and oj

I am having minor arthritis pain in my right shoulder. Pain level is a 2 on the 1-10 scale. Other than that I’m having a good day so far. I can’t wait until the Coffee Social. I desperately need another cup of coffee.. Buy I think I can stay awake. I’d like to get my daily Bible study. I missed it yesterday so I’d like to get an extra hour. Life is good

10:17a.m. I’m at the Coffee Social on my second cup. I am having a good time except for a flair up in arthritis. I sure could use a good massage or an Ibuprofen . But that is not going to happen. Anyway, I had a long chat with Chocolatechip on messenger. That made me forget about the pain.

We talked about this move The Trouble with Angels . It was an enjoyable chat. We also talked about the new med she starts on December 27. It is an anti psychotic meds that is supposed to help with the paranoia. Elaine her sister is worried about the possible severe side effects. But Chocolatechip feels it is worth the risks Im kind of worried about it myself. But all I said was I hope it helps you.

I just finished talking to a guy from physical therapy. He asked me about my arthritis pain. I said it isn’t so bad today but on other days it is unbearable. I said a change in the weather seems to make the pain worse. To make a long story short I’m in for another’s weeks now so round of PT. I think I’m starting tomorrow when I get back from the pain center. Honestly, I’m not looking forward to this.

3:05p.m. I had a good time at the Coffee Social. I stayed for lunch. They served two cheese pizzas, chicken noodle soup, cucumber salad and vanilla ice cream. All I could eat was the ice cream and pizzas. I made my way back to my room after I ate.

I called Chocolatechip. She just finished baking cookies. She made four dozen chocolate chip cookies this morning. Altogether she made seven different kinds for family and friends. She said she is done and this is the last year. I said you say that every year but you always come through. We talked for a few minutes about other things then she wanted to clean the kitchen.

I spent the next two hours reading the Bible. I started reading Leviticus Chapter 5 through Chapter 11. I find this book very interesting. I like reading the books of the Old Testament. I think the Bible should be read from cover to cover to understand it’s full meaning. I’m pleased because I got my daily Bible lessons I .

Anyway Chocolatechip called. She mentioned she called the exterminator. She was wondering if she should get rid of the old air bed. I said I would wait until tomorrow and pitch it. She was going to do it tonight. I said let maintenance take it out because it might still have bb. We talked about that and other things for about a half hour. Chocolatechip said she will sleep on it one more night a d get rid of it.

I am in bed now. I was hurting down below and having a bad time. Fortunately the aides came around 1:3. They were friendly and did a good job. Im not hurting now and feel more comfortable. It felt good to get off the hoyer pad. I’ve been sitting on it for almost nine hours.

6:18p.m. I had a delicious dinner. They served country smothered chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, mixed veggies,a biscuit and ambrosia for dessert. I’m a little bloated because I ate it all.

I talked with Chocolatechip after I ate. She went on about Tim the Mooch. He keeps bugging the hell out of her for different things. Lately it’s been cookies. I said Tim is no friend. He only comes to your apartment when he wants something. Then he doesn’t respect you because he keeps talking about his sick jokes and perverted stories. She agreed. She was pretty tired and went to bed early.

I hope to read tonight. I read my Bible this afternoon afternoon. I’d like to read Song of Susanna tonight. Tablet is powered up so I should be able to read for a couple hours. But I’m pretty bloated and not feeling all that great. Besides, I am soaked to the gills. These are two conditions that are not conducive to reading. I would like to just call it a night.

It seems I can only read one book at a time. I thought I could finish these Dark Tower novels by Christmas. But I started to read the Bible. I get involved with one and forget the other. I said I will only study the Bible one hour a day. But it isn’t working out like that. I’m behind with Song of Susanna because I spent most of the afternoon on the Bible and talking to Chocolatechip. I never could manage time very well.

Still I’m going to try and stay up and read. I never was known for my brains. But I don’t give up. I will read while laying in poop and pee. I will read while being very painfully bloated. After all I will get changed tonight. The bloated feeling will pass. Besides I’ll be just as miserable if I don’t read. So I might as well get some enjoyment while I can.

7:44p.m. It looks like I’m not goi I didn’t get changeng to read tonight. I’m prettier tired and sleepy. I just had some Mylanta with my evening meds. I’m still bloated. But I figured out a plan. Since I read the Bible today I’ll read song of Susanna tomorrow I read one book and we had the day. It will take a little longer but I’ll finish both of them.

I did get changed and then Mylanta is working. But I’m still very tired so I think I’ll call it a night

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