Dad 772: The Waiting Game

(Dad writes today. It's 4:00pm as I enter this. Visits this afternoon: PT=1; Nurse=0. ~ Tracy)

Derf Here!

Formerly Wednesday blog posts turned to Thursday. But I missed Thursday, so this week it is Friday. I hope my editor can make sense out of this. She will clean it up.

Well, we have a wonderful sunny day which makes you think of summer. Oh, it is summer. 

Sure is a mixed-up message throughout the States regarding New York City's candidate for Mayor. Will he make it? That is the question.

I'm sitting here waiting for a nurse and physical therapist (PT) who are both late. So I sit and wait. They should be here shortly.

Joe just called about coming to watch the Red Sox game (2:00pm start), but he will come a little later due to the lateness of the nurse and PT.

So, I wait! Tell you about it next week.

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

Another Update

Dad came home last Friday. He's had home healthcare workers coming just about every day. Today he had a late afternoon doctor's office appointment, and he planned to write a blog post after arriving home. And he will write that post... tomorrow!

As for me, I had three long days at work. I got a lot done, so it was worth the effort. Hopefully next week will be a little more relaxing now that the quarter end tasks are completed.

Thank you for checking in!

P.S. It is very windy outside!

Update

Dad is still in the hospital but he will be coming home tomorrow afternoon! He made significant progress the past couple days. The doctors have been working on the correct medication balance, hence the several-day stay.

Lew and I visited him this afternoon. A doctor came in and talked with us about the discharge time. He said he could have Dad out of there by 9am, to which Dad replied he wanted to leave after he gets his lunch! Apparently he has been enjoying the food there and getting ice cream with every meal. He wants his ice cream!

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A Plethora of Updates

Happy Independence Day, U.S.A.!  

Dad didn't write a post yesterday because he has been in the hospital since Wednesday.  Fluid in both lungs.  Drained the left one, and medication is taking care of the right one.  Not sure when he will be home, but it will probably be after the weekend.

Oh, deer!  I saw a deer crossing Route 1 on my way home from work Wednesday. Cars slowed down so she could cross safely.

Speaking of deer, we've seen a mama deer and her baby in our back yard a couple times over the past month.  They go running into the woods when they hear us open our door.  Not sure if they'll show up again.

I got a piece of mail on Monday that upset me greatly.  It was an invitation to a session about hearing aids!  I guess I've hit the magic age to get these mailings.  The invitation went in the trash.

Caitlin Clark has not played the last few games due to injury, but I've still watched the Indiana Fever basketball games.  Congratulations to them on winning the Commissioner's Cup on Tuesday!

Those of you who check out my reading lists know that I have read all of Agatha Christie's mystery novels.  Last night I subscribed to BritBox (via Amazon) so Lew and I can watch the made-for-TV series "Agatha Christie's Poirot."  There are 13 seasons and the shows were made for one-hour time slots.  Lots of fun ahead!

My workplace's fiscal year end was June 30th, and I've been asked to close the books by July 18th.  A busy couple weeks coming up!

I just started hearing fireworks outside.  Wish our town didn't allow them, but it's legal on a few days of the year.  Today is one of them, of course.  I sense we will have a couple frightened cats for several hours. Boom!

God Bless America!

Dad 771: It's Thursday!

(Dad writes today! ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! First blog post on a Thursday. Thanks, followers!

Another pre-summer day with temps high enough to use the air. Used the air every day for the last week. Machine still works well. Reached 100 degrees the other day. Hope the temps go down in the near future.

Cooper Flagg got drafted "Number One" in the NBA draft last night. First and only "Number One" draft pick from Maine. He was the college basketball player of the year while at Duke University, winning all the individual awards. His twin brother, Ace, will play for University of Maine next year. We will watch Cooper and Ace play whenever possible.

Joe and Kim are happy staying at the camp and seem to be set up for the summer. Kaelen is staying in the "craft room" at Debbie's house.

We are awaiting more visitors from Illinois — granddaughter, grandson-in-law, and the great-grandkids — later in July.  Looking forward to seeing Kelsey, Zach, Bode, and Boston.

At summer's end we will go back to our normal life again. We can handle that. We are hoping for another good year for Zach's basketball team. We will be watching!

Done for the day!

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

A Busy Week

We had a busy week in our household. So busy that my father didn't write his post on Thursday — and I forgot to put any update until today!

Dad's been dealing with swollen legs due to cardiovascular issues (resulting in fluid buildup). Lew and I took him to Urgent Care on Friday. He had a great doctor, who ended up doubling the dose of one of Dad's prescriptions. Dad's lower legs are wrapped, and we will take off the wraps either tomorrow or Tuesday. Then he should wear medium-strength compression stockings. That will be fun. (I call them "the evil stockings.")

Let's see... did anything else major happen in the world recently?  Operation Midnight Hammer!

We're embarking on an exceptionally warm week. Air conditioners are in the windows. Stay cool.

The Arrival of Summer

Kim, Joe, and Kaelen have arrived from Illinois! They left home Sunday morning and got here Monday evening, just in time for a meal from Ken's Place. Their arrival means summer has started!

Some sad news is that Cocoa didn't make the trip to Maine with them. He made his way to "doggie heaven" instead. Kim, Joe, and Kaelen had Cocoa for many years. He was loved very much, and I know they miss him.  Farewell to you, sweet Cocoa. You were a good dog.

Kelsey, Zach, Bode, and Boston will be coming later in July to complete the Illinois invasion. Looking forward to their arrival, too!

Happy start of Summer!