Friday 2/25/22
5:13am I had a good night with some pleasant dreams. In this one dream I was staying at the old Crisis Residential Unit I was dreaming about this one woman who used to work there. She fixed me a big bowl of homemade potato soup. It was so good. Years later we met at the Urban Mission in Steubenville. She was so glad to see me and gave me one of the nicest hugs I ever had. I never forgot that woman and her kindness towards me.
Anyways, I am up and in my chair. I slept well last nigh. I had a little pain. Pain level was a two. I think I only had two incontinence episodes. I might of had one nightmare because I woke up screaming at one point. But it was a good night for the most part. I almost feel refreshed and ready to face the my day.
I did a lot of reading yesterday. I finished the last chapter in my book Workshop of Democracy. This was about Herbert Hoover and the Great Depression I also started read the first chapter in Crosswinds of Freedom. I read the first chapter in this book. It was about the 1932 election of Franklyn Roosevelt his first Hundred Days in office where he passed most of his New Deal programs. I also read about half of chapter two. Crosswinds of Freedom is the last book in The American Experiement series by James MacGregor Burns.
I got to bed at 10:30 last night. I had nice aid. I was able to get a much needed shave. The same aid got me up this morning. I must of had a good night because I feel like I can kick butts this morning.
1:36pm So much for kicking butts in the morning. I got so very to. I had one cup of slightly warm coffee that didn’t phase me one bit. It struggled to stay awake and at times fell a sleep in my chair. I wanted to read my book but couldn’t find concentrate. I just sat in my wheelchair feeling like a whipped pup.
I talked with Chocolatechip on the phone. She had a fairly good night. I asked if anyone knocked on her door. She said no. Said she slept eleven straight hours. I was glad to hear that. Anyways she went through her morning routine and got everything accomplished. She had a good lunch thanks to Meals on Wheels. Her worker is coming today She is doing good this morning.
Other than being tired I had a good day. I had few incontinence episodes and pain was down to a one. Every day with no pain is a good day. Also, I wasn’t worried about anything. I kept telling myself there is nothing to worry about. I will simply take care of business on the 3rd and 4th. Things will work out like they always do.
One thing I’ve been wondering about is I haven’t been going to physical therapy. I had a session in my room Monday where I managed to walk down the hall a bit. That was my last session. I miss going to the gym, doing the exercises and interacting with people. I kind of miss my pretty pt coach. I wonder if they wrote me off as a lost cause. I hope not because I’d really like to get better.
Anyways,I waited all morning for a second cup of coffee. Lunch was good when it finally came. I had fish, potatoes, mixed veggies,a dinner roll and a spice cake. I asked for and got two cups of hot coffee. Good food and hot coffee finally got me awake.
Well, I’m going to start reading. I read almost three chapters yesterday. I my humble opinion, James MacGregor Burns is one hell of an historian and writer. I enjoyed his series The American Experiement. These three books Vineyard of Liberty, Workshop of Democracy and Crosswinds of Freedom rank up there with the Oxford History of the United States. They are that good.
Life is good. I got it made here. I get three good meals a day, free phone and Wifi, and fairly good care Furthermore I can sit in my wheelchair and rea heart all day if I want. Better than that is I get along with most of the staff Unlike Overbrook Towers people are actually friendly. I’m lucky to be hear.