Sunday 4/24/22

7:43am I got great care last night. The aids put me to bed at 10:30. I must of been tired because I went right to sleep. I had some nightmares that woke me up. But I was able to go back to sleep. Still, I was awake when they came for me at six. Again, I got good care. They gave me a sponge bath and put me in a clean gown. I was in my wheelchair by 5:45.

Despite having a good night I was pretty tired.  Tried but couldn’t sleep. but I managed to stay awake until after breakfast. I had two slices of French toast, hot cereal, coffee and oj. But I shouldn’t be drinking coffee or oj because of the ulcers. I love both for breakfast and hate to think of giving them up. I do not think I can do it.

I called Chocolatechip after breakfast. She said she had a great night.v naNobody tried to knock on her door or get in her apt. She woke up feeling cal.m. Chocolatechip cancelled her PT appointment. I said that is why she felt cam. She said right. We had a pleasant conversation. It was cut short though because she had to get started on her day.

It looks like I’m going to have a good day. Yesterday was a bust. I made it through pt with flying colors. Ards though I was very tired and sleepy I slept through most of the day.  But it looks like will be able to stay up today.

10:28am I had physical therapy today. I had it in my room. I did arm e ercises with a plastic baton. I did two sets of twenty forward and back, up and down then side to side. This is called occupational therapy when you work on your arms. It didn’t last long, about fifteen minutes. I enjoyed doing that but it sort of wore me out.

I would like to read my book FDR: Soldier of Freedom. I was reading about the months leading to Pearl Harbor and the Japanese attack. I read this chapter last night before going to bed. I’ve been managing a chapter a day. I would like to read  more but I fall asleep in my chair.

I tried to read this morning but pt wore me out. I just can’t concentrate on preaching when half a sleep. Then I think I’ve been on a book high. I keep thinking about all the books I want to buy next month. I’d like to read about Judy Jordan, the famous madam from Steubenville. Then I’d like to read about Steubenville during prohibition.  I think I might take a break from history and read these two books next.

Other than being sleepy I am having a good morning. I am getting great care. People have been coming to my room to ask if I need changed. I don’t but im not used to this type of treatment. Im Not experiencing arthritis pain nor am I having any incontinence episodes. I don’t have that hungover like feeling either  this has been a very good morning.

It is noon. Soon they will be serving lunch. I’m having glazed pork chop,baked potato, peas, a biscuit and homemade pumpkin pie with whipped topping. I hope to have coffee and a fruit punch. Life is good.