Saturday 10/7/23

8:52w.m. I finished that book last night and I hated the ending. It is still haunting  me. I woke up thinking about it and feeling so bad for the hero, Jack Sawyer. This is just a freaking story but I got some caught up with the characters and plot. The characters became friends and I cared about  their fate. It will take me a while to get over Black House. 

Fortunately I don’t remember any nightmares. I slept until the aides got me up at 4:30 I slept in my wheelchair until they served breakft and coffee. I had two sweet rolls and cold scrambled eggs for breakfast. Coffee and breakfast perked me up some but I could use a second cup. They are having a Coffee Social today. I hope to get there soon. 

 I made it to the Coffee Social. They usually don’t have one on the weekends. So extra coffee this Saturday is a  treat. I’m sitting in my wheelchair drinking coffee and wondering what to read next. I said I was going to give Stephen King ing a break. But something is drawing me to the Dark Tower novels. 

I read these stories before.But these seven novels the Dark Tower series are among King’s best works Black House was a tie in to the series. That novel got me hooked on the series again. I can’t stop thinking about Roland of Gilead his epic search for the Man in Black and the Dark Tower.  So it looks like I will start with The Gunslinger,the first book in the series. 

11:32a.m. I’m back in my room. I wanted to talk with Chococolatechip. I called when I got back but no answer. I chatted with her on messenger.She said she was doing laundry. But she should be done by now. I worry when I don’t hear from her. I hope she is ok.

I started reading The Gunslinger by Stephen King.Thete are !any many worlds in a Stephen King story. This one is set in a world that has moved on. It starts out with the Gunslinger chasing a mysterious man in black across a vast and empty desert. This is a fascinating story and I’m glad I’m rereading it. It has been awhile and it’s ?ike the first time.

I’m having a good time reading my story. Just taking a break from it right now. I wish Chococolatechip would call though.  I miss her and I worry about her. I’m sure she is ok. Last time we chatted she said she had a ton of laundry to do. So she is probably in the laundry room washing clothes. Still. I wish she would call me on her cell. 

4:01p.m.  I had very pleasant afternoon. It started out with a delicious lunch.They served roast pork, seasoned green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, a dinner roll and a fruit cup for dessert. I ate it all and did not get sick or bloated. I talked with Chococolatechip. I’m glad to report she is ok.Sne is having a good day as well. Everything is ok in paradise. 

I did a lot of reading in The Gunslinger by Stephen King. I’m still on Chapter one. I read a very scary part where a wizard aka the Man in Black whose name is Walter O Dim brought a dead man back to life. This occured in a run down village called Tull. A bartender by the name of Alice told this story to the Gunslinger It was very spooky and creepy.

My only complaint is I’d like to be put to bed and changed. I’ve been in my wheelchair for almost twelve hours. My butt is hurting from sitting on this Hoyer pad. Also, I need changed. I haven’t been changed since this morning. Thank God I haven’t had too many episodes of I’d be soaked. But I’m not letting this ruin my day.

I was telling Chococolatechip it doesn’t take much to keep me happy.  Just give me a good Stephen King book and all is right with the world. Here in this nursing home I don’t have anything to worry about. I can sit on my lazy butt and read to my heart’s content. Life is very good.

It is almost supper time I might as well stay in my chair until I eat. According to the menu, they are serving hamburgers, fries. Dinner roll and jello. Funny. I’ve been raving for a good burger.

6:26,p.m. I couldn’t eat supper. I took one bite of my hamburger and got very bloated. On a scale of one to five I’d rate the belly pain a five. I need a good dose of Mylanta, better yet Pepto. But I won’t get anything until they bring evening meds. I hope the pain dies down. Also been peeing like crazy. Again I will not get changed because the aides are handling dinner trays. I bet I won’t get changed until tomorrow morning.

I was having a great day until now. I feel so sick. I feel like I want to throw up. I hate being sick at my stomach. I think that is the worst feeling imaginable. What’s really bad is when it comes out both ends at the same time. That has happened a few times. Thank God it isn’t that bad now. But I feel very, very sick.

I talked to Chococolatechip. I was trying to explain to her about Stephen King and his many worlds in the universe . I said the Dark Tower holds these worlds together and keeps everything running smoothly. The Tower is supported by something called Beams. Imprisoned in the Tower is the Crimson King. He would like to destroy the beams so the Tower will fall. I sort of lost her at this point. Chococolatechip said it sounds deep but not something she would like to read.

We talked for a about an hour on different subjects. I was getting sick. She suggested I rest for a while. I’m too wired  to rest. I’m kind of mad at myself for being sick.  I want to rest but I want to read my book. Chococolatechip said she’d be up until nine tonight. I want to talk with her. I want to do everything at the same time. But I’ll probably lay in bed and be miserable. 

7:18p.m. My stomach has settled down somewhat. The pain level is between a two and a three. I still could use a dose of Mylanta.I feel a bit calmer now. Maybe if I can relax my nerves will settle. I was probably having a meltdown because of the belly pain and being wet down below. I’m still wet but at least I’m not wired up. I hate that wired up feeling.

I called Chocolatschip. She just bought a movie. Chococolatechip loves music and movies like I love books. Actually I used to be a big movie buff myself. I loved the old classic movies. Used to love to watch the TCM  channel when Comcast aired it for free. I like music as well. I like just about any kind of music except for today’s shit. 

Pain level in my belly is going down. It is almost normal now. That is a good thing. I still hope I can get some Mylanta tonight. I’m going to read my book The Gunslinger. I’d like to finish the first chapter. 

I just had my evening meds and Mylanta. I’m almost better now Yay!