Helter Skelter

Oh where! Oh where do we go from here?  A few days ago it appeared that Louie was taking a downward spiral.  Bowels weren't moving, urine output was low and his overall awareness was down.  As the caretaker was transferring Louie he fell and the fire department came to put him back in his wheelchair.  Yesterday he improved a little but was still not himself.  Today started off much better with his system working more regularly.  Then he started having localized seizures, 3 in all.  Last month he also had a few, but they disappeared as quickly as they came on.  Also today his blood sugar readings were all over the place from low to high.

Don't know where this is going to, but it doesn't look good.  I hate this roller coaster ride...

Mama Said There'd Be Days Like This

Today started as I lay in bed listening to the rain.  Rain in July is rare, but greatly wanted and needed.  Overall the day went well until early evening.  As I recover from surgery I am unable to do many things for Louie and it's becoming more frustrating as the days pass. This evening He crapped his pants and I had to call my son to help me clean Louie up and then it happened again.  Thank God for Brian.

I'm not sure I can continue to do this.  I'm tired both physically and mentally.  I have no more to give, my bucket is empty.  When this is over I'm thinking of taking Louie to VA and see about respite care to go on a vacation for a few days at least.

Ups and Downs

Once again things have fallen into the shitter,  Becky didn't get the job she was so counting on.  Because she went through a temp agency the company didn't want to pay the fee so they decided not to hire her.  Lousy company!  Of course that put Beck into a depression and her bad habits began again.

Now for an "up".  My surgery went well and I'm on the mend.  Frustrating not to be able to walk and do many things.  I have a pretty cast and am getting around on a knee scooter which is a lifesaver.  The caretakers I have for Louie are also lifesavers and that area is going very well, so far.   Everyone is pitching in except for Elizabeth.  Grr!  Even my friend, Sharon has come over and watered and weeded my front yard.

Next are both ups and downs because they involve friends and neighbors who are ill or have had surgeries.  Dan next door had to have a couple of vertebrates fused and is recovering.  Joan another neighbor is home from the hospital after suffering from multiple infections.  Blanca a friend and former teaching pal is recovering from a fall that broke her arm and knee cap. Lynne another teaching pal and friend was in a roll-over while on vacation and broke her hand and wrist that required surgery, also recovering. Is that not enough?  This morning I called an old friend in Florida to learn he had surgery when an implant became infected.  Almost afraid to call anyone else.  Wishing all my friends a speedy recovery.  At least so far all will be recovering.

When it rains it pours!  Well, I'm off to look for more "up"!