It is the the night before xmas and there is not much going on in this house. Not to long ago a party would have been staring and the house would have been full of bright smile and party sounds , no more. We are back from a day afield . We started early this morning to pick up a cake for the visit to Hamilton tomorrow , weather permitting. Next we took the ride to delivery gifts to BJ and families. He has been absent from the families recently so we showed up at his home today . Not sure what the hell is going on , but maybe we broke the ice and he will come out of the shell and share a little. SH never came out of her bedroom during our time there, could be a clue.
We had mom xmas last Sunday, here and there were 23 folks in the house + the old tom cat .I must admit I enjoy social activity , but I am not sure I can handle that production again.I had a lot help ,without BS. the meal would have been ham sandwich's.
Vj has had a break Thur with her back and leg pain , we saw two surgeons , one want to do surgery immediately the other said no way . We than visited the pain center @ REX and after trial and error the MD found the problem area . The results were magic. I ask him what would have happen had the surgery been performed on the wrong part of the spine as purposed by one of the surgeons , he said a problem which could not have been corrected. Remember sj's rule manage your health care or stand the chance of sending the doc's kid to college and still having the original problem , remember they don't call it practicing medicine for nothing. Vj has refused to attend any public function in the last 90 days, her speech had gotten worse and she has become very unsteady on her feet. I help her dress everyday and I think she would stay in her PJ's most day if possible. The other side of the issue her mind is still sharp most of the time. I foresee in the near future I will need to become a full time caregiver .I cannot get VJ to see exercise is the best tonic , she will not try , it is like she has given up on that part of her treatment , if it don't come in a pill or other treatment she has little interest.I know all of this is taking a toll on VJ , but I am not sure how to make it better
We had mom xmas last Sunday, here and there were 23 folks in the house + the old tom cat .I must admit I enjoy social activity , but I am not sure I can handle that production again.I had a lot help ,without BS. the meal would have been ham sandwich's.
Vj has had a break Thur with her back and leg pain , we saw two surgeons , one want to do surgery immediately the other said no way . We than visited the pain center @ REX and after trial and error the MD found the problem area . The results were magic. I ask him what would have happen had the surgery been performed on the wrong part of the spine as purposed by one of the surgeons , he said a problem which could not have been corrected. Remember sj's rule manage your health care or stand the chance of sending the doc's kid to college and still having the original problem , remember they don't call it practicing medicine for nothing. Vj has refused to attend any public function in the last 90 days, her speech had gotten worse and she has become very unsteady on her feet. I help her dress everyday and I think she would stay in her PJ's most day if possible. The other side of the issue her mind is still sharp most of the time. I foresee in the near future I will need to become a full time caregiver .I cannot get VJ to see exercise is the best tonic , she will not try , it is like she has given up on that part of her treatment , if it don't come in a pill or other treatment she has little interest.I know all of this is taking a toll on VJ , but I am not sure how to make it better
The hospital saga goes on , I have not told a lot of folk , i am leaving the BOC . I have had it , it is time for new blood. I feel like venting , but the fact is one wants to hear , so I will serve out my time and go quietly into the cold dark night.
The weather has not been good for golf or for that matter any out door activities. I hope the cold snap will move out and a little golf will be on the agenda , we lost Roy Jones this month he was 87 and the the last time I played with him two weeks before he died he shot 85. Anyone want to sign up for that program.
Life is good!
