Good morning everyone,
What a week this has been -- -- people, people, people! Hot, hot, hot! Black feet, Black feet, Black feet! Now you have to understand that that isn't all bad, after all people mean a fat checkbook.
Hot means 85° and humidity hovering around 60%. Now I know those who live on the east coast, that would be pleasant, but for those of us accustomed 75° and zero humidity, it is miserable.
As to the black feet, I suppose most of you know what I mean. Therefore I have spent the biggest part of my days in bed with my feet propped up. I've read a lot of books and watched a lot of old movies.
Ann, I was so sorry to read about your problems with your hospice aides. Oh how I wish I could send you mine. Did I tell you that when the hospice doctor visited a couple weeks ago she said that she I didn't qualify since I was able to walk with a walker? Anyway when Tim heard that he ran out of his office and ask her she propose we do. After all, he said my immobility at the current time is my upper body my arms and my breathing all of which require an assistive device or person. She said she would have to talk with my ALS doctor who is also my neurologist. Tim picked up the phone and got Dr. Simmons office on the line. He put him on speakerphone and Dr. Beatty spoke with him directly. The result was Dr. Simmons told her that this was the only option to maintain a quality of life for me. And the result was that my certification was renewed.
The hospice nurse that was with the doctor told me on her next visit that she thought every ALS patient should have an advocate like Tim.
Liz, so glad that you are having some fun this summer. I think we all get a little down when the sun doesn't shine and the snow is always see. You go girl!
Joni, how are you doing? And how is Bruce doing? Did you go skinny dipping this morning before you started your day? That made me smile and remember the days when we lived in Florida with a pool!
Helen, I have a couple from Pennsylvania that are visiting in August to look at the property. They've been here before as guests, and saw that I had it posted on for sale by owner so are interested in talking to me. I'm not getting my hopes up, in fact, I'm not so sure that I really am up for a move so won't be terribly disappointed if we don't come to terms. We've pretty much decided that this is the last year for the bed-and-breakfast but I worry about all the maintenance that Tim will have to continue to do both for the property and for me. I'm trying to let go of the worry but it isn't always easy.
Time to prop my leg for and have a cup of iced tea. Hope everyone is doing well and to those that are new to the table -- WELCOME.