Dad 661: Back to Normal (Almost)

(Dad writes today! Also, Happy 203rd Birthday to the State of Maine! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! The storm is over and not as bad as predicted. Still about 40,000 without power in Maine. Rain and mountain snow predicted on Saturday. It seems as though our winter is in March. Please come soon, Spring.

 

Thursday evening, February 23rd, I was transported to Maine Medical Center as I was suffering from lack of movement and strength. I had been vomiting Thursday evening. I vomited early Saturday morning and at the time I was ready to "buy the farm." I was told I had a "bug" and the rest of my family also got it. I, however, had some vomit get into my lungs. As a result, I had pneumonia.

 

I was transported on February 28th to a rehab facility – the same facility where my wife has been a long-term care patient for the past three years. I managed to not see her during my short stay.

 

After a few days of PT and OT I was discharged on Sunday, March 5th, to come home. I have received PT, OT, and healthcare needs at home along with nurse visits. I have completed all of my home care and will be discharged by my home nurse on March 20th (the first day of Spring).

 

I seem to be back to normal and will be glad to see Mary Lou on March 22nd. Looking forward to it!

 

Enough for now.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Snow, Snow, and More Snow

My favorite Facebook post today was by a high school friend:

Great. We sprung forward so hard we're back to winter.

I did go to work this morning and fortunately we were done with our tasks by noon. The snow had started to come down pretty hard by then, but I just took my time driving home. (Lew was glad when I arrived!)

I guess it's supposed to snow all night.  Sigh....

❄❅❆

Getting Older As I Type This

A couple weeks ago I got a mailing from the Social Security Administration updating me on my full retirement age (67) and what benefits I can anticipate receiving depending on the age I start taking them.

My initial reaction was, "Seven more years before I reach full retirement age?" 😩

And then I realized, "Wait.... I'm old enough that they are starting to prepare me for this stuff!" 😲

After a quick perusal of the mailing again today, I did the only sensible thing: I created my online login and then filed the paperwork away. I've still got time. 😊

Fried Ice Cream

Lew and I met some friends for lunch at El Rodeo, located in the same building as our old diner (which we still miss).

I decided to have dessert after our meal. Fortunately the waitress brought two spoons since the portion was enough for two people. Lew helped me eat it.

I had never had fried ice cream before.

It. Was. Delicious.  🍨

A Rhyme: "Update 3/8"

Dad is keeping busy now that he is home. His weekly blog post will return next Wednesday, so today you will have to put up with an update from me.

I survived my first week at my new part-time job! I sure do like this two-day work week. 😊 This week I worked yesterday and today. Starting next week I will work Mondays and Tuesdays, for approximately 16 hours per week.

The job is a bookkeeping position for a local parish. The current bookkeeper is working through the first week of April — which makes the learning curve much easier for me to negotiate! All of my work colleagues are quite nice. I'm going to enjoy working with them.

I probably won't be able to visit Mom on days that I work, but I still will have five days per week to make my regular visits to her. It should work out well.

Blessed!

Post-Weekend Update

Friday evening and part of Saturday was spent de-cluttering the floor in Dad's bedroom, since he needs a clear, wider path to walk through. There are a lot of items for him to sort at some point. But Lew and I were happy with the progress we made.

We had the worst snowstorm of the year on Saturday. Heavy snow started during the night and lasted until the afternoon. Our plow guy came twice in order to keep it manageable. (He got stuck the first time; fortunately, he has two trucks on the road and the other guy came to help get him un-stuck!)

Yesterday (Sunday) morning Lew and I went to pick up Dad. We are all glad he is home. Jerry is especially happy.  😺🐈

I start my job tomorrow!

Updates 3/1/23

Dad's Wednesday blog post is pre-empted this week by his short-term rehab facility stay. He went from the hospital to rehab yesterday morning. He is regaining strength and working on getting his feet back under him. I must say he is looking so much better than he did last Thursday night!

Zach's basketball team's season ended tonight. The team that beat them in tonight's sectional game won the state championship last year, so it was a tough one going in. Congratulations to Zach and his Rockets on a great season! It was fun watching your games!