I went to see Al today. I arrived during his lunch time, so I sat with him while he ate. No one said anything, but it was hard not to notice, that half of his food was on the outside of his mouth. It seemed like the tremors and the aim of judgement was off a little. He did feel it though and wiped his face off.
He was talking to his lunch mate and he was in a pretty good mood. He had eaten quite a bit in my opinion, but a strange combination also. He had the meatballs from spaghetti, no spaghetti, probably because of choking. He also had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, plus a grilled cheese sandwich and vanilla ice-cream, chocolate milk, white milk, and water. Wow, what a big lunch, and believe me, he ate every bite, and even wiped up the crumbs!
He told me again the story about how he can not go have therapy again, but he did wander into the therapy room this morning, and the therapist said that he could come in and visit anytime he wished. I thought I better check to make sure this was alright, and so I popped my head in and talked to them about what Al had said, and they said yes, he can come in anytime, because his legs are swollen.
They want him to keep his legs up in his recliner, and the nursing staff wants him to walk as much as possible. How do we make both departments happy? I don’t know and hope that they get it worked out.
His heart is being affected, so this is the reason for the swelling, and if you keep your legs down too much, they will swell even more. Al felt better knowing he could go in for help, and so I saw a few more smiles than the day before, which I am trying to forget.
He is going to play bingo tonight and he was looking forward to winning more snacks. He found out that the facility bus takes certain patients out to Wal-Mart once a month, so he is hoping he is going to be able to go the next time the trip is offered.
All in all, it was a good visit. No tears, more chatter. Even with the seriousness of the leg swelling, I was able to put that on the back burner. Some things we can not change.
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Terry, I have a condition that causes leg swelling and what I find for me is that when I’m not walking/getting exercise, it’s good to keep my legs up. But it’s not good to sit all the time as my body needs the movement. so I try to get the light exercise and then “elevate.”
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oh so I c what they are trying to accomplish now. thank you so much for explaining it to me!!!!
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Glad to hear you had a good visit and he was in good spirits. 🙂
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thank you. it was nice!
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Special, Terry. I’m so glad.
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Hi there Granny!!!!!! so nice of you to come by and chat with me! Hope you are having a great day!!!
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:)))
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I am delighted to hear that Al is settled and happy!
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It helps me to relax knowing that his life is getting more calm and he is starting to get a routine going
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Sounds like a very good day…I remember some weird combos when Mom got her meals sometimes…if it’s bad…let them know…although it seemed a good healthy variety to me…mkg
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he didn’t say anything, so neither did I!!!!! it was probably balanced, but not appetizing, hehe
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Ah – much better than yesterday!
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yes, definitely much better. I like these days so much more………
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sounds like you are both moving forward and i hope that you both keep smiling!
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it is an adjustment period for him and for me, but I could not be this far without your words of comfort my friend. you mean so much to me
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I loved the smiles today! God bless you as you keep taking care of Al!
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thank you my friend!!!
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Hi Debbie, I have just nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award. Congrats!!!!
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Nice to have a normal day.
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I have to admit, it did feel rather good! thank you Ivonne for this comment!
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Glad you had a good visit, Terry!!
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Thank you Barb!! It was nice
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