Hello From Rockville

This morning I had a lab appointment then out for breakfast and some shopping then home to pick up a few clothes for Harlan and I spent the afternoon with him.  We went to the Park Diner for our treat then back to the VA and I gave him a badly needed hair cut.  It was really getting shabby at least he looks better for Christmas.

This evening DeeAnn and Sarah joined Denese and I for supper, on full tummies DeeAnn and I baked several batches of cookies and will do more tomorrow.

This was one of my quieter days but a good one, so until tomorrow, good night..........Fran

Hello From Rockville 

The weather has warmed up but still below freezing.  Parts of Minnesota got snow last night,we did not, the roads I drive are good and mostly dry.

Today was car care day.  First I picked up my car license tabs, then got my very dirty car washed and got an oil change and grease job, only to find out I have a few things that need fixing, must make arrangements for that.

I went in to see Harlan early and took him to IHOP for our treat then back to the VA and just rested, I manage to get a little nap in while watching TV.  I received several call from him this morning and he seemed confused but this afternoon he was better.  While we were at IHOP he says to me, "This is the place that a car drove into isn't it?"  We had not talked about it so where that came from I do not know, at times he just amazes me at what he recalls and then again he can't do the simplest everyday things like his seat belt or the zipper on his jacket.
I got home with a little time to spare before our Christmas dinner in the community room.  Mel and Rale prepared ham and everyone else filled in the rest to make it a great dinner and social.
Today was a good day and tomorrow should be even better. 

Hello From Rockville,

Today was a quiet day spent with Harlan.  The day was hard for him and I don't know why.  My first call from him came early this morning before I was up and when I looked at my cell phone he called me a total of 9 times today.  When I checked with the nurses he had taken all his meds, I thought maybe he had refused some.  He was really down and teary eyed, when he is sad I hurt too.  I needed a few groceries we shopped at Cashwise, I needed to make an appointment for an oil change we stopped at McKay's and we needed a treat we stopped at Park Diner.  When I took him back to the VA he was so sad, he walked me to the elevator but called me just after I got home and I could hear the sadness in his voice so I talked to the nurses and asked them to try and pay some attention to him and give him some extra love.  He has not called this evening so I hope he is resting and doing better, I will see him tomorrow.

I enjoyed my time with him even if I couldn't take his sadness away and I know tomorrow will be better......Fran

Hello From Rockville

What a busy day and it was cold, it's suppose to warm up a bit and I can't wait but there is snow in the forecast.

The morning started out with temps below zero and today was my day to help with reading at school, I ate lunch with the students and helped a bit with setting up for our Ladies Christmas dinner then joined Harlan for his Christmas party at the VA.  Harlan just could not understand how I knew about his party and didn't tell him, then Rick and DeeAnn showed up and he just couldn't figure out why they were there for his party either.  They served us meat balls, crackers with cheese and sausage and a Christmas cookie.  Gifts were handed out to the residents and their spouses, and we had entertainment, Harlan enjoyed it and everyone had a great time.  
I stayed with Him until five then headed home to get ready and go back to St. Cloud for our dinner at church.  Denese and I ate well and enjoyed our time there, we also had a gift exchange and came home with lovely "white elephant gifts", Denese with a ceramic pumpkin and me with a candle, jar of jelly and two red dollies, we both did very well. 
So much for a busy day, tomorrow should be quieter, I hope...........Fran

Hello From Rockville
Tomorrow will be another cold day, AM starts with temps below zero in the teens, BRRR!

When I went in to see Harlan the temp was about +3 so we went to McD for our treat, he had a hot fudge sundae and I had a fresh coffee of decaf.  While we ate Harlan started having difficulty with his breathing I carry an inhaler with me so I gave him several puffs and it helped his breathing but as soon as he was done he wanted to go back to the VA which we did and I had them give him a breathing treatment using his neb machine and that really helped him.  I have not heard from him so I think his evening went better.  They were doing cleaning at McD so maybe there was something in the air that caused it.

Tomorrow is his Christmas party, because parking is limited I'll try and go in early so I can get a parking space close to his building, it's just too cold to walk too far.

Will be in touch tomorrow......Fran

Hello From Rockville

We are having very cold weather but the snow has moved out of here which is good.

Denese and I went to church but I decided it was just too cold to take Harlan out.  After church we picked Harlan up and went to Perkins where DeeAnn and Rick joined us, we had a good time eating and chatting.  Denese dropped Harlan and I off at the VA and she went shopping.  Harlan and I just watched TV and relaxed until Denese picked me up.  We had a good time and Harlan had a good day too.  

Tomorrow evening we are going to go on a walk through to see how everyone has decorated for Christmas and then meet in the community for cookies and coffee, everyone here is welcome to go on the walk but we will only go in the units of those who wish to let us see them, I think this will be fun and give us ideas for next years decorating.  Denese has worked so hard at decorating my place it is so pretty.
Until tomorrow good night.....Fran

Hello From Rockville

We are supposed to get snow and wind tomorrow, we have blizzard warnings.  If we get the snow etc., I may not go in to see Harlan.

This morning we had our board meeting and we had a lot to cover, it was a long meeting, 9:45 to 12:30, we will meet again in about two months.  

Today I needed several grocery items and I had to return a shirt I got at K-mart, I took Harlan out for the shopping followed with a treat at McD, he had a sundae, his favorite thing at McD.  I spent an hour with him when we got back to the VA then headed home.

We went (Denese and I) to church for the annual adult Christmas party.  We had ham and everyone brought something to fill in, such good stuff we both ate too much.   Denese won a door prize and we each got to take home a wooden letter or napkin holder pastor made.  

When we left church Denese and I went to Walmart and picked up a few items.
If you are where the winter storm is keep safe and warm.....Fran