Hello From Rockville

Today when I went in to see Harlan he was sleeping and he seemed depressed. They are taking him off of one antidepressant and putting him on another but before he gets on the new one he has to have the original one cut way back and he can't start the new one until sometime next week, hope the new medication makes him feel better as he really is have a hard time. Yesterday he was so good and just a lot of fun to be with, even the VA staff thought he was doing so good. I think allergies are giving him a hard time and that doesn't help him feel good either. He didn't even want to out for a treat, this tells me he was not feeling himself.

Tomorrow will be better and he'll be ready for a treat............Fran

Hello From Rockville

Today was Sunday and Harlan and I went to church. Harlan has put on some weight and looks good. I went back to the VA after church and we both put on comfortable clothes, we then met Rick, DeeAnn, Sarah and Kelsey at IHOP for breakfast/lunch, then back to the VA and everyone except Kelsey (she had to go to work) checked out the board with "The Serviceman of the Month" featuring Harlan, he enjoys showing it off. Some of the pictures don't make a lot of sense to him as he just does not remember where he lived before - like Crystal, Crosslake not even much about Phoenix.

We watched the Twins win. We only watched the last 3 innings as his attention span is short and an hour of TV at one time is longer then he wants to watch. After going to church then out for lunch he thought we should go out again for supper or at least an ice cream cone but we skipped that and I came home.

He called me at home and was still looking for the ice cream, we'll do that tomorrow........Fran

Hello From Rockville

I went to see Harlan this morning as I had a chance to go with Harold and Marilyn to a Gospel concert in Hinkley. I had lunch with Harlan at the VA, such a big lunch, we gassed up the car and stopped at McD for a cup of coffee and when I left Harlan was tired and wanted to take a nap. I got home just in time to leave again.

Ed drove Harold's car, we stopped at the casino for dinner which was just across the street from the church where the concert was. I had lobster which I hadn't had for years and it was delicious. The concert was good, two men with guitars and several others with small parts. it was good I really enjoyed it. I had a little teary time when they sang "Have I Told You Lately That I Love?" Harlan says that to me all the time, he would have enjoyed the music but the ride would have too long and the time too late, it was after 10:30 when I got home.

Tomorrow is church, we'll go then out for lunch...........Fran

Hello From Rockville
I took my car in for an oil change and they were suppose rotate the tires but because the wear on the tires were even they said that service wasn't need but I did have the windshield wipers replaced.
I took Harlan to Caribou for coffee today, he had a chocolate chip cookie with it, he didn't think the coffee was strong enough, some times I wonder what has happened to his taste buds, so many things has changed for him when he eats. I had decaf and a bar both tasted good to me.
They are making a road that parallels highway #15, it goes from the VA to the Crossroads Mall and any time you have drive in the construction area driving is slow and we did today near the Mall, that's where the coffee house is.
Harlan is having some problems with his breathing, this happens every spring and fall. If he has problems tomorrow I'll see if he is getting anything for allergies.
In all today was a good day so until tomorrow Good Night...Fran

Hello From Rockville

Today was a quiet day. This is the last Thursday of the month, several of us get together and redecorate the community room, changing the summer theme to a more like fall theme, there were four of us which made our project go fast and the room has a different look.

Tomorrow is our birthday party, we get together and have dessert, coffee, water or what ever anyone wants to serve, we sign-up and take turns.

I went to spend time with Harlan, he seemed tired and a bit down but did not complain, just not very up-beat. We did get the car washed and he helped wipe it down and stopped at McD for coffee, I hope he feels better tomorrow, so until tomorrow, Good Night....Fran

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Today was busy, Sue was here to clean for me. I needed the garage and car cleaned so I had her help me clean my half of the garage and I threw away stuff of no value and cleaned out a lot of dirt. I had washed my car mats, (in my washing machine and they come out really clean) and Sue vacuumed the car, even Harlan noticed how clean it looked, now when I get it washed it will be nice to drive and ride in. I do need an oil change and what ever goes with it, tires rotated and new windshield wipers, the passenger side does a lousy job, on second thought maybe it's a good idea just leave it that way, anyone riding with me couldn't see and wouldn't be nervous.

I went in to spend time with Harlan. Today when I cleaned his glasses I noticed one lens looked as if it could fall out, we made a trip down the hallway to have them checked out, they are so bent there was concern the frames could brake, he has to go back in September to have them fixed, hope they stay together 'till then.

Today we patronized McD had coffee and a cone, then back to the VA, Harlan for supper and I went home, so was my day and a good one it was........Fran

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This was another good day. Harlan's leg seems to be better at least he didn't indicate he had any pain. I had some shopping to do (I always do don't I?) and Harlan likes to get out so shopping we went, first to Manards for a brush to wash the car wheels then to K-Mart for bath towels, I have orders for about 12 clothing protectors (adult bibs) a friend thinks they are great to keep oneself clean while cooking, no splatters on the clothes. Because they are terry towels they are great to wipe the hand on too while cooking.

We got our treat at Perkins and the manager sent a chocolate cookie home with Harlan to eat later, on the way out he thanked her for it. We are treated so nice at both McD and Perkins.

Harlan was having a bit of difficulty with his breathing, I had an inhaler in the car and let him take several puffs and it helped him a lot he did really well using the inhaler.

When I brought him back he asked me if he couldn't go home with me, I must some place he could stay, in a chair or something, those times really pull on my heart strings and I wish I could but it's just not to be. He totally trusts me with all my decisions and I really wish things were different.

But today was a good day and tomorrow will be the same..........Fran