10/10/23

7:19a.m The aides were on the ball last night. I was changed about three or four times. So my evening was great. I went to sleep around nine. I had some weird dreams but no nightmares. I was wake.  At five . Aides cleaned me up changed my briefs and got !e in my wheelchair. I called Chocolatschip. We talked briefly because she had to take meds.

I was doing ok until I started to get muscle spasms in my left foot. I had several that came one right after another. They were extremely painful. On a scale of one to five pain level was a five. This went on for an hour. They finally stopped and I slept in my wheelchair until they served breakfast.

I had the usual two slices of toast and cold scrambled eggs. At least the coffee was hot. It perked me up a bit but I could use another coffee. That will have to wait until the coffee social.

In short I’m having a typical morning in the nursing home. I’m above the dirt and blessed with another day. I can’t wait to get started on The Gunslinger.

9:27a.m. I’m at the Coffee Social enjoying my first cup of coffee. I was struggling to stay awake but I will be ok now I just cannot function without tow or three cups of coffee.I tried to read but I was too tired to concentrate. After my second cup I will get into my book.  I’ll be better able to focus after more coffee. 

1:21p.m. I was a bit paranoid at the Coffee Social. I could of sworn staff in the kitchen were laughing and talking about me.But I just ignored their chatter. I was determed to read and enjoy my coffee. So I turned out everything, read Chapter 4 of the Gunslinger and had three cups of coffee.

I stayed for lunch. I had four chicken tacos. They also served brown rice and fiesta corn. I didn’t eat the rice and corn. The chicken tacos were very hot and spicy. But I they were good and did not make me sick or bloated. After lunch I made my way back to my room. 

Chococolatechip called soon after. She just got home. Chococolatechip had a CMP appointment. Then she made a trip to Walmart. She had to load money on her debit card. Then she did a little shopping.  The outing did her good for she didn’t sound depressed. I said it is good to get out and good to come home.

But she had some bad news to tell. She heard on the news where the city of Weirton will determine the fate of the Weirton Transit Authority. If the city decides to take it over next month services will be reduced. Also  her monthly bus pass of $40 , which she already paid, will not be good. If the city doesn’t take it over there will not be any bus service at all. I said that will hurt a lot of people.

I was going on about peeing myself during lunch. I said I think that’s why they hate me. I leave a mess that has to be cleaned up Chococolatechip said I’m not the only one with incontinence problems. I also wore a hospital gown down there. I felt very awkward. Chococolatechip said not to worry about that. Still I! Glad to be back in my room.

I’m going  to read my book The Gunslinger I have one!ore chapter to go . This will make the 19th book I read this year. I am one book shy of reaching my goal of 20 books. I proud of myself.

4:56p.m. I finished reading The Gunslinger. It had a weird ending. I don’t want to reveal it or ruin the plot. I will say it is worth reading. The entire Dark Tower series is worth reading. Next up is the second volume Drawing of the Three. It continues with Roland Deshain’s quest for the Dark Tower and begins where The Gunslinger ends.

I had a good afternoon reading and talking with Chococolatechip. I’m in bed now. Aides came in to put me in bed and change my briefs it felt good to be off that Damned Hoyer pad. Soon they will be serving supper. I’m not too hungry so I doubt I’ll be eating it. Then again it might be good. 

7:34p.m. I ate a sloppy joes sandwich for supper. Also had a cinnamon apple for desert,a fruit punch and a cup of coffee. Supper made me very bloated. I ate too much today. 

I briefly talked with Chocolatechip. Then I started reading Drawing of the Three by Stephen King I read the Prologue Roland Deshain is on the shore of the Western Sea. He is in a dream like state dreaming about Jake Chambers and the Man in Black. Suddenly something that looks like a lobster attacks him. Roland kills it but loses a couple fingers and a big toe. In all of his adventures this is the first time The Gunslinger has been hurt.

I had a good day until now. I’m soaked but can’t get help. Aide came in about an hour ago. He said he’d be back but so far is a no show. It is going on eight. I’ve been lying in urine and feces since supper. There is no friggin excuse for this neglect. This is what pisses me off about this nursing home. I bet I will not get changed until morning. 

9:08p.m. I finally got changed. The aide came around 8:30. He gave a very lame excuse. He was waiting for me to get off the phone. I wasn’t on the phone for less than a minute. Despite being mad I was very respectful. I even said thank you. Anyways, I’m dry for now I hope I can stay dry until morning. 

Right now I’m torn between two desires. I want to read my book Drawing of the Three. But I’m getting very sleepy. I’m drawn to this Dark Tower shit. I have to find out what is in the next chapter But I need my sleep. I would like to start reading chapter 1. But I don’t think I can finish it tonight I hate leaving s chapter in mid air. Still I’m fighting a strong attraction to read on.