Saturday 2/12/22

1:09pm Chocolatechip went to the er at Weirton Medical Center yesterday. She woke up Friday morning with rapid breathing among other symptoms. Being the trooper that she is she finished her housework in the morning then called 911. Chocolatechip was there for five or six hours. She said she had a fairly good experience. They did a compete exam and was diagnosed with asthma and a touch of pneumonia.

I am really worried about her. Last few days she sounded very depressed and angry. One of the many things I like about her is she always has an upbeat attitude. She is always kind to others and tries to help. But lately she is very disalusioned and bitter. We were talking yesterday and she says she hates Overbrook Towers and the people living there. Chocolatechip also said she does not feel safe anymore and would move if she could.

I think she is going through a major depressive episode. Yesterday, she admitted to having some thoughts. She said she would never act on them. I’m  ot a doctor but I’ve had a lot of experience with depression myself. I know the sights and i think Chocolatechip is showing all the signs of depression. I hope I’m wrong and overreacting.

Other than worrying about my girlfriend I had a good afternoon yesterday. I kicked butts in therapy. I did a lot of walking. I walked across the room then to the door. I said this was the longest I walked in ages. I did all my leg exercises. I was very pleased with myself.

I also did some reading. I was reading Workshop of Democracy by James MacGregor Burns. I was reading an interesting chapter on Reconstruction. I read that in the afternoon band evening. Talked with Chocolatechip after she got home from the hospital. She told me about her experiences and her new diagnosis. We didn’t talk too long. She was tired.weboth weree but I didn’t get put in bed until 10:30.

I slept well last night.i was up at five and in my wheelchair by 5:30 I had that mean aid this morning. In her defense she gave me a nice sponge bath and got me dressed in pants and a shirt. This is much better than  a hospital gown. I slept in my chair until breakfast. I had toast, scrambled eggs and hot cereal.  I had a glass of oj and a cup of hot cereal.

I didn’t do too much in the morning. I struggled to stay awake. Lunch perked me up. I had turkey, mashed potatoes with  and veggies. For drinks I had chocolate milk and hot coffee. I enjoyed lunch and ate it all.

5:42pm I forgot to mention I had physical therapy. I don’t think I did as well. I did a lot of walking then leg exercises. My left leg was hurting and I didn’t do the side to side. I did the marching and kicking, two sets of twenty on both legs. She said I did good but I felt as if I didn’t. My left leg hurt so bad with arthritis.

PT must of tired me big time. I felt so tired this afternoon. I could hardly stay awake Later on I chatted with Chocolatechip. Qe talked about a lot of different things. She mentioned about going to a nursing home or group home. She said she never would of thought the day would come when she would want to go to either one of those places. I recommend my place. I said it isn’t so bad. We ended our chat session because she had to get supper.

It is going on six. I haven’t eaten supper yet. Supper is late today. I hope it is something good and the coffee hot. I’ve been waiting all afternoon for a cup of hot coffee. I hope I’m not disappointed.