Hello From Rockville

I did not write yesterday, I'll try and cover two days.

Yesterday the Crosslake Care Group met in the Twin Cities. I was able to go because Jordan's met me in St. Cloud and gave me a ride, that is so appreciated because with out their kindness I couldn't go. There was a good turnout and good food, a beautiful day for the trip. I took Harlan out for a treat when I got back, I suggested McD but he wanted to go where we get those little hamburgers so we went to the Park Diner for their sliders, he enjoys them, two come on a meal and we can choose any two we want.

Today was another busy day. I had a call from my insurance company and was informed my auto insurance would be high as my "55 Alive" had expired and I needed to take it to qualify for the discount. After several calls to AAA I found out it can be taken on line which I did but it was a long test and even with my rushing through it I was on the computer for four hours before I was able to print up my certificate and e-mail it to my insurance company but that should take care of it for three years.

I went to see Harlan and while I was there Jenny and the girls stopped to see him, Jenny gave Grandpa a hair cut while the girls played in his room. After the hair cut we went to the Park Diner for our treat then back to the VA and Jenny went on the the house to spend time with Denese.

Harlan is having problems with his breathing again and it was suggested that it may be anxiety that is causing his problems as his oxygen level is good, when he sees the Dr. later this month we'll talk about it with him.

This was a gorgeous day, one to really enjoy and tomorrow should be nice too, everyone enjoy as they will soon come to and end..............Fran

Hello From Rockville
We had a frost and now we are having great weather, Indian Summer?

I went in to spend time with Harlan and because it was so nice I took him out the front door and down the steps, I wanted him to walk around the building (it's really two buildings) to see the peacocks and the chickens but he wanted to go back inside, we walked to the ramp which takes us to the basement then out the back door to the car, he didn't want to walk any farther.

Our treat consisted of sundaes at Culver's. After the treat we went to Manard's as I needed a drain plug for my kitchen sink on the disposal side, it is gone and I don't know where it went maybe in the garbage. Now that I have it home it doesn't work too big! It'll have to go back.

We went back to the VA, watched TV and Harlan did his meds. About the time I was leaving Denese walked in we watched the end of Jeopardy and left. Denese and I went to Walmart and I looked for eye glasses, they are so expensive and I need lenses large enough to accommodate trifocals, the small frams just don't work and with my small face it's really hard to find anything that I like and will work.

That's about it, a quiet but good day..............Fran

Hello From Rockville

This was a very quiet day. I spent the afternoon with Harlan, no stopping to shop just a treat at the Park diner.

A beautiful day, I drained the water from my hose and coiled it, I'll tie it up and hang it in the garage. I also cleaned my Humming bird feeders so they are ready for the birds in the spring.

Will communicate with you tomorrow, today was a good day...........Fran

Hello From Rockville

Are we having nice weather or what? It's going to be even nicer then today, I love it.

I spent the afternoon with Harlan but first this is Monday and Mary and I met for our Bible study. When I talked to Harlan I told him I had a lot of shopping to do and several places to go and asked him if he wanted to go along and he always wants to get out so we got "on the road" just before 2:00. First stop the bank, you gota have money to shop. Next stop the grocery store, I had gotten a rain check from Coborns about a month ago for lean hamburger, the month was up today and if I wanted it today was it. When you're in the store you always see things you need, at least I do, from there to Bed Bath and Beyond, I had a coupon for 15% off of one item, today was the day to use or throw it, I needed a potato peeler and found one there. After all those stops it was treat time and we went to Perkins, Harlan had a breakfast and hot chocolate and I had coffee and a GIANT chocolate chip cookie, oh so good. After the four stops we went back to the VA, Harlan wanted to know where else we were going as he wanted to go more, two hours of running around was enough for me.

It was a good day, I enjoyed my time with Harlan.......Fran

Hello From Rockville

I called Harlan to tell him to go for breakfast and when he was done he should shave and I'd be in to get him ready for church. When I called him he was sure this was Sat and church wasn't until tomorrow, he did understand about today being Sunday. I told Him I'd bring in clothes for him, his comment to that, "Is that where I get clothes, I didn't know you brought them in." When I got there he had all his under clothes out to change, shorts, t-shirt and socks and he had taken off his shirt and t-shirt and was waiting for me. He had also washed him self using a wash cloth he had scrubbed under his arms and had made his armpits raw and the deodorant burned when he put it on. I have to check his underarms tomorrow to make sure he doesn't get an infection.

We went to church then to Applebees for lunch. I love their steak and Harlan loves ribs, he ate a rack of ribs and really enjoyed them, I thought I might have been able to bring a few ribs home but he ate them all even to the point of "licking" the bones. It was so much fun to see him enjoying them. They are so messy to eat and I wanted to keep his clothes clean, I bring an adult bib with and he doesn't mind wearing one and I don't have to be concerned about dropping anything on the front of him or in his lap and he can even wipe his hands on it.

After lunch we headed back to the VA, watched a little TV, he did his meds and I went home.

Today was good day another treasure.......Fran

Hello From Rockville

Today started early, Denese and I were out of here at 6:00 AM and at church by 6:30 to be in Rosemont by 9 for an all day event. There were very good speakers and interesting work shops. We left there about 5:00 and back in town at 6:30. My phone quit working so Harlan had no way to contack me nor could I call him, Denese did talk to him several times and he seemed okay but chose not to eat supper. As soon as we got to town I headed for T-mobile to get my phone working again but because it was late in the day I did not see Harlan today but will spend tomorrow with him.

I had a good day and it will be good to get in to see Harlan tomorrow..........Fran

Hello From Rockville

I'm am still sleeping when Denese leaves for work but not this morning. She wore a new pair of shoes that looked dangerous, platforms held on by ties around the ankle and I asked her if she was going to bring an extra pair of shoes along as I thought she might fall and break her neck, I think you get the picture.

I went in to the VA early as I thought the support group was to meet today. I went to the area where we are to meet and I got no answer when I rang the bell, I then went up stairs to spend time with Harlan it was shortly after 1:00. This being Friday is Harlan's bath day and he was scheduled for his bath after lunch. A little after two we went for our treat, Culver's has good stuff, Harlan had a sundae and I had potato/cheese soup it was good. Then back to the VA, Harlan did his meds and I went home.

Now back to Denese........When I got home she was on the couch with her leg up, you guessed it she fell at work and had a grapefruit size lump on the front of her leg and it's now turning very dark, one thing good it does not hurt, hope it stays that way as the Ladies from church (us inculded) are headed to Rosemont tomorrow for a Ladies Extravaganza and there will be a lot of walking say nothing of the ride down and back, we leave here at 6:00 tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow is another day and I'll update you on how things go.............Fran