gingin's blog: Journey, October 25

<p>Where ever does the time go ?? Can't believe it's Thursday already. Alex's dad and new wife did come on Sunday...they stayed for a few hours...was a nice visit. They said they would try to get back again before heading to Ohio in November. We have only been able to glance at Alex's stories, but he has talent. Each time I've wanted to read to Bill he falls asleep. Monday was a very depressing day for him. After a bath he wanted to look "spiffy" and deceided to wear his new jeans that he got just over a month ago and looked so good on him. Well they now practially fall off him. Bill was so very depressed...I hated to see it. Asked if he could get another pair. Told him no..no clue as to what size and this time next month would they even fit. Bill's response was to ask if he would still be here this time next month? Like to have broke my heart...he is slipping so fast. The new social worker was able to re-arange appointments and came out in the afternoon. I really like her. She took all of Bill's bills with her and will see what can be done with charges made Aug. 31 since his medicade is approved from Sept. onward. Didn't think it could be made retro back to Aug.</p>
<p>Tuesday Sue came out to see Bill...she had an emergency with another patient and couldn't make it Monday. It was deceided to pull the central line because the dressing over it was irritating his skin. Before she left we chatted outside and she once again commented at how quickly he is going downhill.</p>
<p>Yesterday I had to go to town. Bill always stresses in a big way when I'll be gone for a few hours. Gave him some anxiety medicine about an hour before I left hoping it would help. Richard was here...our rock...and I left the list of meds that Bill could have and when. He sat in the screen room for 20-30 and was totally whipped after. Richard said he had a really hard time getting back inside. When I got home Bill was asleep hooked up to R2D2. Woke up about 4:15 very upset and stressed. Asked me to call Sue, which I did. She told me what to give him and said she'd be out today. I think pulling the central line has added to his stress level. I think he's seeing that as a sign the end is near rather then the fact that it needed to go before it could become infected. Got him to bed at 8:10...woke up at 9:40 and then slept until 6:00 this morning.</p>
<p>Today Bill has pretty much slept all day. In fact it is almost 1:30 in the afternoon and he hasn't asked for any meds since early this morning. Not sure what to make of that...it is what it is and I'll see what Sue thinks later when she's here to check on him.</p>
<p>OH, forgot to mention...it's the same woman with Fed Ex that delivers Bill's meds. Friday she was asking what some of the plants were along the driveway and I sent her off with a plumeria cutting. Asked when he'd be getting the next delivery as she wanted to bring me a pencil cactus. "Plant Lady of Fountain" strikes again. Well meds came yesterday and now I have a pencil cactus! On Monday, I also sent the social worker off with a plant. :-))) Everyone has been so nice and I'm really happy that I can share plants....after all "The earth laughs in flowers".</p>

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