Trip to allentown
Left on Thursday just before 1030. Made stops at the bank and Dunkin donuts. Then headed to the highway. I took my regular route. Traffic moved pretty well.
There were brief moments I started to doze. So, I had to make a few stops. The first was to a rest stop. Got coffee in Greenwich. I was not far from. NY so got going. I still had two more hours to go. As I got through NY into New Jersey. I had to pull over a couple times. I finally made it to my brother and sister-in-law’s house by 215.
Janis Had text early letting Me know Jim was going to be released to the rehab sent that day. She invited me to come along. By the time I got to their house it was decided I would meet them at the hospital.
So I got there probably by 2: 30. He was still In bed. He was still having some issues with cognitive and memories. I sat with him and chatted about the Colonoscopy he mentioned to Liz earlier in the week. He explained how the latest fall happened. Janis confirmed it when we were driving home.
All the while the nurse was preparing for discharge to the rehab. The Transport came after Janis arrived maybe after 430.
We all drove together to phoebe nursing care rehabilitation. In Allentown. It is beautiful. It has assisted living Across the street and long term Short term Rehabilitation. We dropped him off. So that he could get settled in⁰
We went back around 7 to visit Jim until he got tired. Then we went home. Got ready for bed and did some laundry.
On Friday Janis and I slept in. Then we went to the waffle house at 10. After that we went to see Jim. While we were there he was being assessed for his care. We drove around parts of Allentown. We also went to a knitting store. Then we ordered a late lunch early dinner from Panera and headed home to eat and relax.
We went back to see Jim. He was a bit grumpy. He told us about the nursing staff taking care of his arm that seems to Be infected.
We talked about lots of stuff. He was still having some memory issues but it was better than a couple days Ago.
Saturday Janis Had to go to work at weight watchers so I slept in a little then I went to see Jim. Then we went to an apple festival at Burnside plantation in Bethlehem. Then we went back later in the day to See Jim.
On Sunday we slept in but I got packed up. Then we went to see Jim. We went in separate cars as I was planning on leaving by noon for home. I did get gas before leaving Allentown, and then made a few stops on the way home. One was the Phillipsburg IHOP for Lunch and a couple of pit stops. There were a few slow downs one nearest the Gov Cuomo Bridge, and I guess the regular spots that anyone in the NY, CT area will know. I did manage to get home by 4:30.
I will be returning to Allentown in mid October while Janis goes to rhinebeck NY for the Sheep and wool festival . I am not sure if jim will still be in rehab or he will be home but I have offered to be here for him.
Of course going down at thanksgiving.