It happened again but it wasn't my fault, sort of.

Why I was standing there in the kitchen, talking to Vaughan when I had fruit & yogurt sprinkled with lecithin granules and a freshly brewed cup of hot coffee just waiting for my appetite, I do not know.  Why I didn't take it into the dining room, sit down & begin to enjoy it, and then talk to ( Read more... )

I am SOAKED!  It's been raining all day since sunrise or maybe even before that.  It finally stopped around 11:20 this morning AFTER I had to keep an appointment at 11am in Painesville.  There was no way to change the meeting at that late date and it was VERY important for Vaughan's well-being for me to be there at precisely 11am.  That may seem ( Read more... )

I honestly can't explain it, why I'm falling so much.  I have fallen 4 times now that required assistance.  The first time was the worst cuz I hurt my left knee & ankle and was down a long time being home alone.  That was March 20.  I called Tim to come home early to get me up which he & Vaughan were finally able to do.

The next time was nearly 2 ( Read more... )

Just thought I'd chronicle the events of the morning so far. Yesterday I wrote of loving being on my own, but what do I do with the luxury? Invite some men in for a little entertainment. Guess I was lonelier than I thought. Wait a minute. I'm not lonely at all. I'm just alone. Hence five men in for some early morning company, not ( Read more... )

Tim & Vaughan are gone this weekend to a Father-Son Retreat at a camp in central Ohio.  I have been looking forward to this probably as much as they have.  I love being on my own--at least for a while.  I like the quiet.  I like the feeling of no responsibilities except to myself.  I like having no time constraints.  I love not needing to cook.  I ( Read more... )

Thursday I finished my formal PT with a therapist (Matt) after 6 weeks, twice a week, at the Mellen Center of Cleveland Clinic.  I made only a little progress due to my own half-hearted attempts.  That was dumb!  But I can do the exercises on my own and improve even more.  In the meantime I have an appointment with Dr. Corn, the orthopedic surgeon ( Read more... )

Today I have been dealing with 3 problems: an uncooperative right leg, an uncooperative tree removal service, and disconcerting fatigue.  I think I should lie down and rest awhile.

I noticed last Friday that my right leg seemed stiff and my foot wanted to drag, thereby making me limp slightly more than usual.  I didn't think much of it; in fact I ( Read more... )

I took my driving test today so that I can use my new hand controls legally.  I passed with no problem even though Patrick, my OT/instructor, watched my every move but I felt better about that when he told me I was his best student ever.  I think he tells everyone that so they'll relax & do well though.  He also asked me to consider becoming famous ( Read more... )

Such a beautiful day deserved seeing & experiencing so I took the opportunity today after my MRI to take a ride in the new car, moonroof open.  I hadn't seen such a day since sometime in November on our trip to Texas and we haven't had anything like this in Mentor since three days last October.  Kids were out on their bikes and folks were walking ( Read more... )

I had my first 2 driving lessons this week.  Patrick Baker, an OT at Cleveland Clinic, rode with me while I learned to use hand controls.  I had to concentrate on that left hand working the controls but I can do it.  Although I have 6 appointments scheduled, when I finished my second lesson at 2:30pm Friday, Patrick declared I was ready for my ( Read more... )