Wednesday 10/18/23

9:59a.m. I had a crazy dream last night. I dreamt there was like a WWIII over Israel. The United States was attacked with atomic weapons. All of our major cities were hit and destroyed. Then we were invaded by Russia. I had this credit card I was pleading with my brother in law to let me use it to buy a high powered rifle. I wanted to join a guerrilla band to fight the invaders. There was a lot more to this dream but I vaguely remember it. I do know it was crazy

I must of been very tired last night. I fell asleep very early. Despite the dream I slept like a log. I remember being wakened up by the nurse for evening meds. Also, the aides came in to change my briefs a couple times. Then they came into get me up for the day at 4:30.

I was still very tired and hurting from arthritis. I slept in my wheelchair for a couple hours. I was up sort of by 6:30. I called Chocolatschip. She was up and down a lot Chococolatechip was a bit upset because she tried to get a hold of me. I said I was out cold and did not hear the phone. We talked for a few minutes then she had to get ready for her appointment.

I stayed up for breakfast which was kind of skimpy. I had toast and cold scrambled eggs. After that I just sat in my wheelchair waiting for the coffee social. I was half asleep half awake. Then I got a visit from my psychiatrist

We had a video meeting. She asked how things were going. I said I’ve been having a lot of muscle spasms and arthritis pain. Also have been having a lot of nightmares and haven’t been sleeping well. We talked about the nightmares. She gave me suggestions on how to deal with them . Then she asked if I go to any of the activities. I said I like to go to the coffee social. I said I spent most of my time reading and talking to my girlfriend.

We had a nice session. Afterwards I made it to the Coffee Social. I’m on my second cup now. The extra coffee brought me back to life. I know I’m above the dirt and blessed with another day.

11:24a.m. I had my share of coffee so I made my way back to my room. I could of used a third cup. I still feel a bit groggy. My right shoulder aches as well. I could use a good massage or ibuprofen. It doesn’t hurt too bad but it is sore.

I had three cups of coffee today.. I still feel half awake half aslee. Tiered feeling hit me last night around seven. Despite the nightmares I slept ok. I do not know why I feel so darned sleepy. I’m having hotdogs for lunch. I’m hoping the dogs and more coffee will get !e started.

2:02p.m. I had two hot dogs and baked beans for lunch. Also had vanilla ice cream for desert. The coffee wasn’t all that great but I drank it. I talked with Chococolatechip after I ate She was doing laundry after her doctor’s appointment. She has yet another appointment tomorrow.

I’m in bed now. I had to wait for a couple hours to get changed. First time my briefs were changed since 4;30 I was soaked. The aides that changed me were not that friendly. But they did their job. I’m in bed for the day and dry for now.

I haven’t read my book yet. My morning was just too rough and I couldn’t get with it. But I will read today.

6:28p.m. I read for a couple of hours this afternoon. I have four more chapters in The Drawing of the Three I read until four o’clock then called Chocolatschip. We talked for about a half hour. She had to go to the hospital in the morning. So she went to bed at five. It read until supper. I didn’t eat it all because it came with a lot of gravy. Also the mashed potatoes were cold and runny. Supper sucked.

There is no water Consequences there was no coffee with supper. I did manage to get a glass of fruit punch. But my mouth is still like a sand box. Water was shut off most of the day. I hope it will be back on tomorrow morning so I can have coffee.

My morning was a bit rough because I was tired and I’m a lot of pain it got better in the afternoon. I talked with Chococolatechip and she always makes me feel good. I did a lot of reading and enjoyed my book. The arthritis pain died down when I was put in bed. Best part of that deal was no muscle spasms. The meals could of been better but I didn’t starve. I’m still above the dirt and that what counts.