Monday, 09/18/23

Monday: I worked and Ford went to his Parkinson exercises with Nancy. We shopped and visited with Larry Bradley in the hospital. Waiting on biopsy results as to a treatment plan (doctor is not optimistic). AA took a calculus test during school and at night studied for a psychology test.

Tuesday: We had the Subaru detailed (interior with an outside wash) for AA - officially she gets it tomorrow as her 17th birthday gift (now she needs to get her driver's license!). Donna was to come but was called away due to an emergency with her brother. We went to the library to pick up a book on being an executor, then lunch at Mojo's. I picked up AA from school, went home then back out for her eye appointment to get contacts - they ordered a few options for her right eye - not a normal/standard prescription. Once they arrive, she will find which one suits her eyes and be trained on them. We were due at the River House at 4:30 which we made, but Larry called as he was being discharged and needed a ride home. After a quick visit with Kathy (she gave us dog food to donate), Hugh and Maureen, we got LB and took him home. I went to Publix to get a few things for him, then we left him to rest. He is very weak, not sure how he will function at home, hopefully he gets some strength back.

We had dinner of spaghetti and meatballs, then an ice cream treat/sandwich for AA to celebrate her birthday - she could have been born late on the 19th - so one candle to make a wish! AA has so much homework, a biology test, history notes, math problems and Spanish vocabulary.

Wednesday: Alyzabeth's birthday! AA opened our gifts and had ice cream birthday cake. See separate post.

We met with Jim Arnold III to update our wills, all went well, learned a few things; it should be ready within two weeks.

AA went to her PT session. Ford and I went to Larry's, picked up a prescription and visited for awhile. He said he has an appointment with Haven Hospice tomorrow (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday: I took AA to school, worked for an hour, then off to Ford's eye appointment (Clay Eye), which helped explain how he possibly lost some peripheral vision in his left eye, next is a referral to a neurological eye specialist to double check that nothing else is going on; Dr. Islam did say no signs of glaucoma! Good news! After lunch of Fresh Market dumplings and leftover panzanella, I picked up AA from school, then took Ford to his MRI scheduled for 3:00 p.m. At the Orange Park hospital inpatient imaging services, he took his first Xanax and then right before the MRI, he took the second. The two technicians were wonderful, put him in feet first, had music (Steely Dan) blasting in his ears (headset) and made him comfortable. He made it through the MRI! That's the good news, the bad news is both Xanax pills kicked in by the time we were home and I barely was able to rouse him enough to get him walking to the front door - he slumped in his chair and has not woken up! I Googled Xanax and it can last for 8 - 12 hours - one dose and he took two!! (per his doctor's prescription). AA did homework and we ate leftover spaghetti and leftover birthday ice cream cake. After checking him at midnight (still could not rouse him), during the night, he tried to get out of the chair and fell, which woke me up. Thankfully, no injuries that I can tell. Took me an hour to get him in bed, then another hour to settle him down. Not much sleep!

Friday: Got up and did Ford's routine - made AA's lunch, made her breakfast, took Ginger outside, took the trash out, then made my coffee. Took AA to school and when I got back, Ford had moved to the den chair. He's slowly regaining/coming out of the Xanax fog. I went to Publix, bought a few things for the weekend and a sandwich four our lunch.

AA's PT was cancelled. River House happy hour with Colleen and Mark Witt (and Noah). We told stories about Ford's MRI and Xanax "coma". Kalia was selected for FIHS Athlete of the week, we are still so sad that AA has missed this season.

Saturday: AA continued doing more homework. I made mashed potatoes and a meatloaf in the morning (took two portions to Larry). AA and I did take time to walk for 35 minutes on the Black Creek Trail. Ford and I visited with Larry; he seems to be gaining some strength.

River House happy hour: I took tomato and watermelon skewers; Hugh brings the Mrs. Peters Smoked Fish dip most times now (can buy in Publix). Beautiful weather, Karrie joined us. We left early as Ford "lost" his phone, so bought an iPhone 14 for him; thankfully the purchase and set up is a smooth process, didn't take very long (painful $$$$).

Sunday: I went to church, dropped off candy for their "Candypalooza". AA and I went to Carolyn's, took lunch from Jason Deli (the salmon bowl was not up to par!), Alex was there then left to work at his property (rental RV needed hot water heater repaired). We swam then headed home. AA does homework all the time (that's why I get her out for a walk or swim, as she can spare the time), as she has two tests tomorrow (History and Psychology) then Calculus on Tuesday. While we were at Carolyn's Ford called to say he found his phone, so back to AT&T, I now have the new iPhone 14, and he has his "old" iPhone 12.