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We’re just back from visiting my husband, Harvey, at the nursing home. I’m grateful that he was comfortable (except for a bit of a cough) and wasn’t in any pain or upset.
There is very little left of the man I married almost 57 years ago. He lives in his own world now. He can’t tell you how old he is, what country he’s in, why he’s in a nursing home, and has no interest in things he used to care about. He did recognize us, though, and that’s good. The rest of the visit was a complete bust.
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These are my latest painted sketches. I have one more in my sketchbook, and I’ll try to work on that today.
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Airswift
Khun Nong is coming to clean Brian’s place today, so he’ll bring dinner to my place this evening. We’ll also back up my phone data and my computer data while he’s here. That has become routine now, and I’m pleased I don’t even need my notes on how to do it now!💪🏻 😁 I love our visits after dinner and backups. He’s such an interesting man, with a quick mind, sharp sense of humor, and interesting world view.
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Anne Grady Group
Well, our big street event for which a large sign was posted – saying to be off the street from 5am to 9pm Feb. 8th and 9th turned out to be a non-event. Nothing happened that we could see. Brian thinks it had something to do with one of the university’s graduations, and we did see a few dressed up people, but all I could find on the computer was that the general elections were happening at the same time.
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Today was Day 2 of going back to the gym after being sick for a week with a cold. Yesterday I added yoga stretches and the stairs. Today is arm exercises with water bottles and the stairs I’m officially back!!!!
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We will visit Harvey again this week. The usual “every-3-day” visit would be this Friday; but Friday is our busiest day, so we usually go a day earlier or later so we can have a good visit and ease the Friday schedule. Whether we end up going Thursday, Friday or Saturday, I will take the Valentine’s picture I made for him –
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Put some fun into your day or evening!
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Aww, I am awfully sorry to hear your visit with Harvey was disappointing, but at least he recognizes you and Brian and comfortable.
Bummer the empty street was for nothing too!
I love your sketches and valentine for Harvey!
Hugs!!
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Thanks for the encouragement about the sketches and Harvey’s valentine, Sheila. Do you go back to the chiropractor today?
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You’re welcome dear friend. And great memory! Yes, I do! I’m hoping this fixes me. Though at least those herbs got me out of the worst constant pain, plus I don’t even need to take so much of them! So improving it seems from that nourishing stuff! Tada!
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Tell your chiropracter that Linda Lewis said to “Fix my friend.”
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I think he did, Linda. I am feeling better already! ❤️
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I’m so glad to hear that!
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I admire your routine and how much you not only accomplish, but the joy your describe about your life despite the health of your husband of 57 years!
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Thank you so much, Linda. That means a lot.
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I am sure it is disappointing to visit your Harvey and see him like that. One small nugget to have him recognize you and Brian. Small things to treasure.
Exercising surely helps with more than weight loss, I would think. It has many benefits, physically and mentally.
I just love your pictures. The one for your Harvey is beautiful! The nurses will enjoy it, as well. Thank you for sharing (Donna)
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Thank YOU for your beautiful, caring comment, Donna. I appreciate it more than I can say. Have a wonderful day.
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