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I’m having a good, though weird day.
It started out with pouring rain when we got ready to go to the gym. I was actually carrying my umbrella in my tote! Brian, of course, had his. We started out, immediately hit by gusting winds that turned both of our umbrellas inside out. We got that straightened out, but not before we were thoroughly soaked. I also had trouble getting it closed at the gym, making water spatter on the floor. Brian and I got out our gym towels and wiped up the water before anyone could slip on it. We may opt for “Thailand Raincoats” essentially pulling a trashbag over over our heads next time. š
Everything I had on was soaked, so I washed everything and hung it all on my drying rack with an old sheet under it, protecting the floor. I then took pics and wiped up the latest water leak – but this time it was only affecting the center dining area window.
Harvey was scheduled by the hospital for tests this morning primarily on his kidney function this time. A female nurse was going and would be with him the entire time. We elected not to go this time, since we weren’t needed or consulted last time. Brian just asked the nurse to have the hospital send the bill via phone and he would pay it right away. The results showed no further problems.
We decided to NOT visit Harvey today. He slept the rest of the afternoon the last time he went for tests, plus we decided to see if he noticed we didn’t come today. It’s hard to know if you’re doing something good or bad. Harvey is being awful to the male staff and complaining about everything. We need him to get with the program and cooperate with the people doing their best to provide everything he needs. Changing our visits will be a gradual decision. So far, we get maybe 5 lucid minutes out of the 3 hour round trip.
Brian needed to work today, so I’ve put the day to fun use! I drew and water colored a silly looking bird in my sketch book, chosen from wonderful pictures on Pinterest.
I’m trying to clean up the files on my computer, plus passwords, so I worked a long time on that. I have started a new book, so I read a while. I borrowed a phillips screwdriver and tightened the screws on my closet doors, something that has been needing attention for a long time. I actually took a nap!
Brian got me an appointment to get my hair cut on Thursday. HOORAY! We are trying to get an appointment to look at hearing aids at the second major place in Chiang Mai, but haven’t gotten one yet. Brian will try to get the local handyman to install a new door with lock on my place, plus do the resealing of the windows ASAP. The IKEA people are coming Wednesday afternoon to put my chest of drawers together.
Brian texted me awhile ago, asking if I was okay, and if I minded if he and Christian took a walk and caught up for awhile. DUH. This wonderful person put his life on hold, few 24 hours to rescue his parents when they were both really sick (me ending up in the hospital), made arrangements and paid for flying both of us to Thailand to hopefully live in the same building he does, bought the condo, dealt with his dad having a stroke, being hospitalized, finding a nursing home for him when it was clear he needed more help than we could give, moved me into the condo and is helping fix it up and make me comfortable, orders meals for us, does workouts with his mom – so what do you think I answered his question if it was “all right” if he took a bit of time with his friend?
I am again looking around, enjoying my new place, new country, new life, grateful to have a second chance at life.
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Brian is an amazing person! I’m so glad you have him!
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He IS an amazing person. We are having FUN together as well as handling all the details of getting settled plus trying to arrange for the best for Harvey. I’m so lucky.
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I’m sure your and Harvey’s parenting skills had a lot to do with it! š
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I wish we could take credit for the man he is, but it’s just luck So many parents try everything they know how to do, ending up with a child who just wants to get away from them, do something that ends up hurting the parents horribly, or just plain not being close. We won the lottery with Brian. I’m so, so lucky.
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That sounded as if you had a good, weird day, indeed! Busy, but good, and you always make the best of it. I do admire your tenacity!
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It WAS a good day. Today we’ll go see Harvey. Brian will then be left in peace to get some work done while I do stuff here in the condo. We’ll regroup around 5pm and check a place that Brian thinks I can find a large tote.
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Yes, of course you would tell your son, go ahead and enjoy! My goodness, I had wondered how he could take all the time away, off work, etc. Brian has been a godsend for you and Harvey! Heās an amazing man!
Iām sorry to hear about all the wind and rain! But glad you still got to the gym. And it will be interesting to see if Harvey realizes you missed a day visiting. (Doubt it.)
I took a nap today too! Ha! Love that you got to do that as you had a very busy day, Linda.
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I’m enjoying spending time doing things I want to do. He has a job here where he is kind of a consultant or problem solver. He can basically work from anywhere, but he does need to be able to concentrate. I’m glad he is now finally being able to arrange blocks of working time or time he needs to get other things done. “Godsend” is a powerful word, but mild in relation to how we feel about him. Good for YOU for taking a nap, too! š
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You had a very busy day. Linda. Brian has been a godsend for you and Harvey! Heās an amazing man!Iām sorry to hear about all the wind and rain! But glad you still got to the gym.
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You’re right about Brian. I’m am SO lucky we are close. I’m going to need to get used to the wind and rain, with the ‘rainy season’ lasting from June through October! Even now, the skies are clear with strong sun one minute and rain pouring the next.
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Thank you so much,Linda. Here will be same seasons. Here’s skies are clear & strong sun, but rain pouring the next.
God bless you,Linda. How’s your husband health.
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I hope you have a good way to protect yourself from the water.
My husband isnāt doing well. He is very very confused, has paranoia, and is hostile, but thankfully too weak to carry out his threats. Thanks for asking.
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So sorry to hear about your husband and all that he is exhibiting. This has to be so difficult for you to see him this way, as this is not the man he was previously prior to the stroke. I know you appreciate being with your son as you go through this with your Harvey. Even though it helps, I would think, it would still be difficult to see him as he is now.
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it is tearing me in half, to be honest. I have to accept what IS, though, and it’s especially hard that we will soon celebrate our 56th wedding anniversary. I keep telling myself to breathe deeply and concentrate on living one day at a time, and trying to make each visit with him count. Thanks for writing.
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This is not a journey that you would have chosen, but you are doing a phenomenal job of continuing on, despite the hardships. We do not know what a day holds for us, but we do know who holds the day.
Thank you for sharing.
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Thank YOU for your supportive notes. ā¤ļø
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Thanks ,Linda you tell the procetc of water. Yes, I do that. Sorry,Linda, your husband isn’t doing well. But Care! God blessing š.
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Thank you, Raj ā¤ļø
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My pleasure !ā¤ļø
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