Friday 9/30/22

5:34am I was finally put in bed by 12:20am. I was already sleeping in my wheelchair when she came in? I had a good aide who changed me and cleaned me up I must of been tired because I went right to sleep.

I had some weird dreams last night. I think I vaguely remember being in the Civil War or something. We were attacking this house. That is all I remember. Other than thathad a good night. I had minimum pain and few incontinence episodes. I was too close to the edge of the bed towards morning. I had a hell of a time repositioning myself.

Aides got me up at 5:00. I’m doing ok. I’m dressed in reality l clothes instead of a skimpy hospital gown. This is a red letter day because I’m wearing my pants and a shirt. Also, I’m in minimal Pain I’m doing better than ok. I’m not doing great!

I feel good partly because I got money in the bank. SSI check comes early this month because the first falls on Saturday. I will get $112.00. It will meet my bills and buy four books. The rest is for books But it is nice to have money in the bank.

7:56am I fell asleep.was dreaming that I was driving a bus. Somebody was blocking my way. He came through the windshield and we were yelling at each other. Next thing I knew I woke up screaming. It was time for breakfast.

I had two slices of toast, scrambled eggs and oatmeal. For drinks I had two cups of coffee and a glass of juice I’m up and ready to face the world.

I called Chocolatechip before breakfast. She said she isn’t going to call me anymore. I can’t hear the phone when it rings anyways. I can call her. I was talking about my night and how they got me up at five. I said I had a lot of nightmares while sleeping in my wheelchair. We talked briefly because they were serving breakfast.

I’m sitting in my chair waiting for the bank to open at 8:30 I want to call my bank and make sure the amount is right before making any payment. I can’t afford any screw ups this month.

1:32am I’m not a happy camper today because everything is screwed. I got my SSI check of $111.00. The trouble is I authorized a payment to Capital One of $112.00 I had to call them again to cancel that payment and make one for $111.00. They said everything was ok so I tried to buy my books from Amazon. All four purchases were declined today.

Now I am really confused and frustrated. I call Capital One severale times to get answers. I finally get somebody on the line I can understand. She said that I’m over my credit limit by at least $143.00. To use my card again I still need to make another payment. I said I can make a thirty dollar payment on the third when I get my SS check. She said that would be fine but I still cannot use the card untill I make more payments. I’m maxed out.

What I’m confused about is that I don’t know how I got over my limit. They said I made purchases on September 8 and 9. I don’t remember making any purchases on those dates. All I know is that things are screwed up and I can’t use that one card.

I’m just glad I’m not using the credit card to pay rent. I’ll get my SS check on the third and leave the rent money in the bank. The nursing home will take it directly out of checking. Thirty dollars will go to Capital One. $150 will go to credit one.Hopefully, I can use this card for purchases.

I did something different today. The nursing home was holding a coffee social. I decided to go since I was dressed. I did not have a good time. Aide pushed me to their community room and parked me at a table by myself. Nobody talked to me and I thought I heard people talking about me. To make matters worse I the coffee was lousy and the staff unfriendly. I’m not going back.

I had a better time in my room reading and listening to my book. I got through most of chapter 13 “Dying for Progress.” The author talked about how shitty things were back in the 19th century. Cities were unhealthy cesspools. Reading helped me defuse and relax from my present state. I got lost in my book The Republic for Which it Stands.

i read until lunch. I had meatloaf sliced carrots, Lyonnaise Potatoes,a dinner roll and an orange for desert. For drinks I had a fruit punch and two cups of coffee. Eating something settled my nerves and I feel better.

5:56pm. I had a good supper. I had clam chowder, a fish sandwich and French fries. The coffee was good and hot. I cant complain about the food.

But I can complain about the care. I had lot of incontinence episodes They put my call light out of reach and nobody came to change my briefs. I’m drenched right now. I’d call the nurse’s station to ask for help but staff wasn’t too friendly today. I hope I can get changed before they put me to bed.

Today was a study in frustration. I had the screw up with the credit cards. The coffee social was a bust. I had shitty care. But the afternoon went well. I got lost in my history book The Republic for aWhich it Stands. I did a lot of reading and finished Chapter 13 “Dying for Progress.” Reading relieved a lot of my frustration. Thank God for this tablet and my history books.

I didn’t talk to her a lot today. This was a busy day for her. She got her check as well. She and this other lady took the bus down to the bank “Sara” treated Chocolatechip to lunch. They stopped at Tudor’s and Sara treated. Chocolatechip had a good time today and I’m glad she has a friend.

We chatted a late in the afternoon Thank God for Chocolatechip. I told her about the problems I’m having with the credit card. I felt better. She is an angel always listening to my problems and always cheering me up. Chocolatechip is a class act and is worth far more than a tablet full of books.

Also, I forgot to mention I had physical therapy today. I did all my exercises. But it turns out this is my last day. This makes me sad because I liked going down to the gym and working out a bit. Also, I will miss seeing the staff because they were so easy going and friendly

Well.the day is almost over. I’m on a roll with reading. I’d like to stay up tonight and finish the next chapter. This would be Chapter 14 “The Great Upheaval.” It is about a massive industrial strike during the late 1880’s This ought to be an interesting read. I have always been interested in union/ management relations.

10:38pm The day ended somewhat better than it began. I read two chapters in my book Chapter 14 was very interesting. I got lost in history to ight but emerged relaxed and calm. Any day that I can spend reading is not a bad day.

I talked with Chocolatechip when she got back from Bingo.She said she had a great time Chocolatechip said she sat with Rick. Another lady sat with her so she had some people to talk with. She said she won several prizes. I said this was a good day. You got your check, Sara treated you to lunch Then you made out like a bandit at Bingo. Chocolatechip said it is was a good day We talked for about a half hour then she decided to go to bed.

I am getting tired myself. I didn’t sleep at all during the day. I should go right to sleep when they put me to bed. I’ve been in this chair since five. I think I’m ready for bed.