Hello From Rockville

Today was a quiet day, I took Harlan shopping at K-Mart first we had pizza at the Pizza Ranch, we ordered a large one and I took half home which was supper tonight, then to K-Mart.  I needed address labels for my Christmas cards and also found a Christmas sweat shirt and turtle neck to wear under it which I'll wear to "death" until after Christmas then save it until next year. 

Nothing BIG happened as I said just a quiet day............Fran

Hello From Rockville 
This is Tuesday and my day to help children with reading.  I came home for lunch then went in to spend time with Harlan.  
I had just parked the car and my phone rang.  
Me, "Hello."  
Harlan, "I have company, some one you know." 
Me, "Who?"  
Harlan, "His name starts with R."  
Me, "What's the next letter in his name?"  
Harlan, "I."  
Me, "Rick."  
Harlan, "Yes, and someone else, hurry and come."  
Me," I'll be right there."
And of course I was right there as quickly as I could, just minuets.  He was so excited about Rick and Sarah and couldn't believe how fast I got there.
We went to Culver's for treats on Rick.
Today Harlan was so much more awake than yesterday and we had a good time together....Fran 

Hello From Rockville
Today was another cold day.

I went in to spend time with Harlan, he was tired and just wanted to sleep, no treat today.  I'm glad I went and put gas in the van as I just didn't want him to be out in the cold and the wind when he didn't feel good.  We just had a quiet time together and I left early, he got his meds before I left.  He usually walks me to the elevator but today he just stayed in his room and "I let myself out."

My tire light had been on since last Thursday, I stopped by McKay's they put air in for me and said all the tires were low, glad I stopped.

Tonight we had carolers in the hall, Girl and Boy Scouts and after they were done we were able to go down for cookies and hot apple cider, they were so cute.

That's it for today.........Fran

Hello From Rockville

It's cold here and not much sun, our highs and lows are about 15 degrees below average.  The wind chill is down around zero or less in the morning.

So much for the weather I spent the day with Harlan we went to church and out for lunch at Grizzlies, I had their chicken and Harlan had the ribs he really enjoys them right down to the bones.  After eating we headed back to the VA and watched the Vikings win -two in a row!!!

While watching the game Harlan had visitors - Santa, Mrs. Santa and their helpers and also a young man in uniform, he received a bag of goodies.   Mrs Santa called him "Harlan Darling" and that went right over his head.  The visitors really brightened up the day.

Shortly after the game finished I left for home.

We had an other treasured day I enjoy being with him and we have a good time together....Fran

Hello From Rockville

Happy Birthday Denese!

It's very quiet here this evening, Denese went to St. Paul to spend time with Jenny and the girls and celebrate her birthday.  She'll be back tomorrow.

I had a surprise phone call from Shirley she was in town and spending time with Harlan, he enjoyed that.

I went in and spent time with him later and did not see Shirley. He played bingo and was able to win one game and then we went to McD for a treat, we each had a burger he had coffee and I had a side salad.  When we went back he took his meds and neb which he needed, his breathing has been more difficult and I came home, I try to leave before dark when it's cold or snowy.

I haven't brought him to Rockville or Cold Spring for a while and he seems more content when he stays close to the VA.  I do notice he is haveing more difficulty expressing himself not being able to find the right words and this frustrates him, it seems to satisfy him if I tell him I'll check on it or we'll talk about it later and he drops what ever he is trying to tell me and that seems to take away the frustration. 
We had a good day and as I always say each day together is a special blessing.........Fran

Hello From Rockville 

I met John and Donna Jean and went to Minneapolis for our Christmas care group, we had a great dinner.  After we returned to St. Cloud I spent time with Harlan.  He had gotten his new glasses but it seams he doesn't care for them, I'll try and encourage him to wear them when we go out as they are bifocals and it should help him when he tries to read or eat. 

I then came home and met Denese, we went to Cold Spring for our "evening meal", samples at the grocery store, the purpose of the samples was to give us ideas for our holiday parties, the samples was very filling and tasty.  

After eating we headed into St. Cloud and Aldis to pick up cookie baking supplies.
Today was a busy day but a good one.........Fran

Hello From Rockville

This is Wednesday and my home is clean also I have my laundry caught up, now to get my ironing done.

I spent time with Harlan and the weather was much better today not as windy as yesterday but still much below freezing, he dressed warm and I was able to take him out.  We did our thing at Perkins but there is road construction going on and we will not go there again unless it's Sunday with less traffic, and I did hit the area at around four and people going home from work.

I was with Harlan when he took his meds and that went well then I left for home.

We had a good day...........Fran