Thursday, April 16

Some of you may wonder if I fell off the planet.  I actually wrote a post the other day and then somehow hit the wrong button and it went away.  I intended to go back and write it again but I didn't.  What can I say.

On Monday I drove down to my old home and had a very nice lunch with 14 ladies from my old neighborhood.  we had a really good time.  It was so nice to see them.  I miss them.

I then drove up to see Cowboy.  Upon arrival I learned that he had gotten upset that morning because another patient was in his bed.  He had shouted at him and then took off his belt and took after him with it.  I found it very upsetting.  He was still in a foul mood when I got there and I talked to him for awhile and we walked around outside.  It may be that we are entering a new phase.  He seems agitated and unhappy which is new. 

I talked to staff and they are adding an anti-anxiety med.  Later I talked to the nurse on duty and learned that his Prozac had been discontinued at some point.  I was never advised of this and no explanation has been given.  I then called the care plan supervisor and she is going to check into it.  I have a care plan meeting with staff next Wednesday so we can figure this all out.  When Cowboy was prescribed the Prozac about 4 years ago it made a big difference in his behavior and outlook.

After my visit I drove to Ft Hood so could meet with JAG the next morning.  I need to update my will.  Right now everything would go to Cowboy and I need to appoint someone to manage his affairs if something should happen to me before he passes.  Not fun to think about but it will be far less of a problem for the family if it is all laid out.  I go back next week to finish up and sign, etc.

Then I went back to Georgetown and visited with a good friend and had supper and then visited the dulcimer group's get together.  I enjoyed watching them rehearse and visit, etc.  Then back to my friends for a glass of wine and conversation.

Yesterday I went by the house of the lady who has our little dog now.  I am going to pet sit for a few days while she goes on a cruise.

I have felt much better the last couple of days but had a doctor's appointment today.  He believes the tummy upset is just part of the bout of flu I have been through.

I am enjoying the pup.  She is a trip.  Our new pup, the boxer comes home today from being spayed and being boarded while I was away.  It may be a challenge to keep them both happy but they both have a crate and we have the fenced back yard so it should be manageable.

I have really enjoyed the wildflowers while doing all this driving.  The bluebonnets are everywhere and they are so healthy and bright and profuse.  Sprinkled in with that are yellow flowers, and orange flowers and white flowers and pink flowers and it is all just beautiful.  It is an "upper".

We are having the little bit of floor that has not been done put in next week.  We will hang the drapes in the game room this weekend.  We are almost finished with all the planned work.  Thank goodness.  I am now officially sick of messing with the house.  I am ready to get into some activities and meet some old ladies like myself.  It would be nice to have someone to go to the movies with or to dinner or shopping.

I am thinking about an aqua class at the Y.  I am also going to check at the music store about opportunities for playing.

I will be going back to see Cowboy on Sunday if it is not storming.  I hope he is doing better.

Sunday, April 5

A week ago I was doing pretty well .  I went to see Cowboy on Tuesday and I took the dog.  We had a nice time outside and he was doing OK.

I had planned on going back on Friday to celebrate his 85th birthday.  His eldest daughter was coming down.  I started feeling pretty rough again on Wednesday and found myself with an upset digestive system and fatigue and weakness.  Sure I would be better I bought plates and napkins, ordered a cake and made my plans.  I was worse Thursday and even worse on Friday.  I had no interest in doing anything except laying in bed and hoping that I wouldn't have to get up and go to the bathroom AGAIN.

I was glad that his daughter was there to say happy birthday and spend some time with him.  they had an Easter Egg hunt and Cowboy found the most eggs.  She send me a photo of him eating a chocolate egg.  I called to make sure he didn't eat all of them but too late, he had already done so.  So good for the blood sugar levels.

I had decided to call the doc on Monday if I wasn't better.  I want to know what is the matter with me.  I have lost 8 pounds in the last month.  I actually felt better today.  I know I am dehydrated and probably am weak  because I haven't eaten much so I actually got up today, took a shower and cooked myself some breakfast.  I am still going to call the doc but it is possible the worst is behind me.

I plan to go see Cowboy tomorrow.  I have talked to him on the phone a couple of times and he seems fine.