Monday: 9-1-1. Patriot Day. We also remembered 9-11-2008 when we boarded the airplane to begin our travels to adopt AA.
From my post on Facebook:
9-11: What we remember, the shock and bewilderment of what had just happened, not knowing what it meant, watching on a small B&W TV at work (Regular TV's were not allowed at our power plant, operated 24/7, so no distractions); watching; we were at the Plant Manager's Staff Meeting. Searching the horizon, Joey at the top of the boiler giving updates in case a plane targeted us (largest coal fired power plant), mustering outside, not knowing the assault on America was happening. We remember how we mourned and return to that shock, a somber day, hoping it never happens again. Yet, seven years later, we remember a fond and exciting 9-11 in 2008, as we boarded a plane to China to meet our forever daughter, just two years old. Sadness for all she lost, her trauma, her pain, losing all she knew to join a new family that had waited and loved her for over three years, even before she was even born. Imagine....Alyzabeth An. #CCAI Group 1409.
We went to Ford's (new) Neurologist appointment, Dr. Legacy, checked out for possible DBS treatment, Doctor said because he is not on the drug carbidopa, he cannot measure the benefit DBS would have, as that is the drug that is reduced after the DBS treatment. We will continue with Dr. Do and meet with Dr. Legacy (he is sending recommendations to Dr. Do) in six months to check on progress and recommendations. AA went to her PT appointment, talked with Lisa about her sore knee, Lisa is great for medical advice, don't need to see the doctor yet, take Motrin and ice it for a few days; we see her again on Thursday.
The FIHS Girls Golf team had an away match, but was rained out - we had a very powerful thunderstorm from about 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dinner was simple as we had Moon River salads at 2:00 p.m., so a hotdog and cole slaw was dinner with apple crisp dessert.
At 7:30 p.m. we got a call from Larry Bradley, he is in the hospital, we are feeling so guilty, made apple crisp over the weekend to take to him, but got busy and didn't visit with him. He called 911 as he had problems urinating for a couple of weeks until it got unbearable. After many tests, he has bad news about a mass near his colon, causing the urinating problem. He told us he has spoken to his sister, called Chris to feed Butters and asked us to be executor of his will. His sister Laurel Webster was happy that we will handle the Florida affairs and she will be the financial executor. Larry went on to give us a general outline of his will (that is not written yet): Laurel will inherit his IRA (approximately $400k, he needs to change the beneficiary); Chris will get the Middleburg property and Charlotte's car (1987 Chevy in garage); he is leaving us his home, the Subaru and a small amount of money. We are flabbergasted, he was my guardian angel throughout my career at SECI and SJRPP, such a kind, nice man (so different than the power hungry, chauvinistic men I had to work with). He and Charlotte were willing hosts to me when I was single, alot of fun and loved Ford too.
Tuesday: Working as usual. AA did not go to the FIHS Girls Golf practice, her knee has been sore since Saturday (do not know why). We visited Larry in the OP Hospital, talked about his situation, he still is waiting for a biopsy to happen, waiting for the news, good or bad.
We planned to go to the River House early, while AA golfed, so kept to that plan, met with Hugh's daughter Erin.
We made Sloppy Joe in the slow cooker.
Wednesday: I worked, we went to lunch at the local deli and then Goodwill looking for a specific print Leaa wanted for crafting this Sunday.
Dinner was mashed potatoes, rotisserie chicken and green beans, very good.
Thursday: Took Ginger to her annual physical; with blood work, four shots and exam, plus the recommended joint supplements, cost over $450!
I worked, usual chores, dishes, laundry. AA went to PT; her knee is still not right, so no golfing yet! Cancelled her session with Stephanie tomorrow. We visited Larry, took a draft will for him to review which he was fine with, so we signed.
Ford and I went to the River House for a glass after visiting with Larry, so discouraging, sad and still no definitive diagnoses. Leftover sloppy Joe for dinner.
Friday: Thrift store for prints for Leaa's Sunday craft, didn't find any suitable.
Bought the soup mix for the Food Kitchen on Saturday.
We visited Larry from 2:45 - 4:30, he continues to get bad news, confirmed that the mass in his abdomen is cancer. Hurricane Lee went out to sea, up to Maine and Nova Scotia, we didn't have any unusual weather. We bought a chicken pot pie at Fresh Market and I made mashed cauliflower.
Saturday: Forever Family Day the 16th!
Alyzabeth and I volunteered at the Food Kitchen at the Middleburg United Methodist Church (now known as Friends of Black Creek Methodist - originally founded by Bob Branning's family), we set up the soup area and served for two hours, easy work, wonderful mission.
We called Larry Bradley; he spoke to a palliative care doctor last night and has been set up for Hospice care at home and moving to a care facility when needed. He is hoping to go home soon, he can urinate but wants other body functions to improve.
Dinner at P.F. Chang and Carolyn's pool party (did not attend).
Sunday: Leaa's at 3:00 p.m. I brought a watermelon, feta, basil, greens salad.
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