Whoa!

agasp
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I got into an elevator with my father to go see Mum in hospital. I would take the stairs, but they are nowhere near the section where she is, and ... my father can't do stairs very well, as he's 70 ... I'll give him a pass.

Well, two people got on, who each were about twice my weight. When the floor button was pushed, there was a sound, creek, lurch, but the car rode to the 3rd floor. Instinctively, I terribly looked at the load limit, which the four of us never came close. I'm so ashamed, "Oh sure, blame the fat ones!"

H (surname) H (health) N(news)

Father and I went to see Mom last night.  She was yet, even better stronger (bionic, though not working for the government).  I was mislead or presumed too much in thinking that she would be directly moved from ICU to rehab.  The orthopedic doctor (intern, approved by lead doctor) stated that she would move back to the orthopedic floor for a few days, then to the rehab hospital.

 

Hey ... more days at the hospital, joy of joys.  The good news there, is realistic visiting hours.  It's likely a 7-9 or 8-8 schedule with less strict guidelines.  It isn't clear when that will happen, but guesses and rumors are within a couple of days.

 

I sleep but don't rest, and father rests but doesn't sleep.  I'm mentally okay, but sore and he's physically okay (though weakened by poor sleep) but groggy.

 

Also good, is that Mother has a good rapport with the nursing staff.  They are all wonderful!

30 percent

30 percent
Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

How did you do on your pre-calculus test?
33 percent!

Alright! Yes! Cool! Unfortunately, unlike these girls, I had no Bonklers group shooting for miraculous high or incredulous low scores.

These are their English scores.

Step Workout

Mother was working a bit this morning on her PT, self-guided, with wincing. The physical therapist was due to come in later on this morning. She is working a little harder.

She is still in ICU for high blood pressure, which seems -- at the moment, to be lowered. She also has arterial fibrillation a type of heart arrhythmia. It is not serious and is common. She has a history of heart arrhythmia and heart problems. The cardiologist hasn't yet come in today, but will assess her yet again. It is with high hopes that she is sent to the rehab soon.

The surgeon seems pleased with the knees and pops in, for maybe moments, then leaves. Mum's not sure on him, as he looks very short at her knees to make an assessment.

She has had a few surprise guests, including Pastor Keith from the church and Don, from the Sunday school class. There are many prayers for her. Pastor Keith mentioned that there are four people from church in hospital this week.

Mom seems in good spirits, all things considered, but is still a bit confused at times, though clearer. She has a devil of a time sleeping, so takes meds (some low to mid level narcotics) to rest well and lessen pain. These, I feel, are a cause of her confusions, delusions, hallucinations. Her fears and hallucinations are much, much less than before.

She is lucid and talks freely and is seeking more home and creature comforts for her room in ICU. I hope and pray that she gets out of there soon. She is only one drop that keeps her there, and that can be an oral medicine. She is off the nitro drip that kept her there.

Waste of bottle and contents (formerly titled "Winking")

My father and I went to Carlos O' Kelly's for lunch today. I saw a Jose Cuervo tequilla pinata. Do you smash it and little bottles come out, or glass and liquid? What sort of pinata is this? I would note: i Aviso! Keep away from flame!

-- I thought of winking because of the glare on the glass. I had previously uploaded the picture unconventionally and it outright didn't work.

jet birds

Coincidence can be funny.  There were a few International Guard pilots practicing and learning today, so I heard jets for several minutes.  There was a flock of birds that were fleeing something, but flew in a tight cyilnder pattern toward the back of the house.  The jet sounds were in the background, making for a momentary, but funny sight -- jet-poowered birds.

Jump Jive Wail away

Brian Setzer doesn't need to put this to music. My mother today did quite a bit a of work on her PT and the Physical Therapists stated that for bi-lateral (both) knee replacement recipient; she's doing about average. Her problems aren't in the relearning to walk, but rather in controlling her blood sugar (she isn't cheating), and getting her blood pressure and heart rate to real levels. They have her on many meds to control the BP, but they still aren't enough. She can't leave ICU until she's off IVs, and so there she stays.

My father is not dealing with it. He "looked like a tick, about to exploded"+. He sleeps worse than I do, or rather he can't think of speak at his level of stress and restlessness. I sleep poorly, but have gotten used to it -- whatever that means. I think he's remain a mess until she's discharged from ICU. ICU is also a pain in that they have no long visitation periods. In minutes it goes 30, 30, 60, 30, 90, 30 spread throughout the day. The patient isn't capable of sleeping because of background noise, pestering about meds, vitals, confort. It is a real treat there, I tell you.

I saw the tail end of her PT today. She nearly cried, but she merely winced and was flat-out worn and spent. She actually rested during a visiting time, so I popped in, sat, watching her sleep with heavy and quick breaths. Her heart rate is way too high for resting. She complained of wheezing today. The stress of being there isn't helping her get out.

Fire then hire

Canterbury Schools is now hiring middle school teacher, I wonder how/why.

all about the Drama

My sister called her daughter "drama queen" yesterday.  I suppose that isn't bad, considering that she knows (and does) the symptoms and characteristics.

 

"You know what I'm going to get you for Christmas Mom?  I'm gonna get you a cross; so that whenever you feel unappreciated, you can just nail yourself up on it for everyone to see."+

 

My sister likes martyrdom, "the hours are good and [she] like[s] the pay"++.  I've understood her feelings/need for the drama.  I don't think she was missing attention, though another sister got more of it, through trouble-causing.

 

+ Ref, movie

++ Law & Order episode where a stand-up comic is suspected of his wife's murder; the quote in in reference to being an SOB, for wife beating (and other abuses)

shaved with a blender

I shaved today and masacred my face.  It looks mangled, well ... I can tell, many others wouldn't notice.  I gueess I shouldn't try to use bladed items when tired and stressed in the background.

Map to the stars

As I pulled into the parking garage, a man gave me a hospital campus map. I was going to "tell him [I've] already got one", but since he was likely a volunteer, that wasn't nice. I took it and parked the car. I just thought it odd, since I found my way around, why I would need a map now, but that's no big deal. In my mind -- map to the stars' homes, like patient 23A19, TK421, and more.

The expansion of the campus might make it difficult to master navigation, for say 10 minutes, then you're completely in control, unless you're a fool and/or a bad driver.

zombies

Father didn't play golf yesterday. His partner didn't want to play in gloom and mist. A couple of players went on to experience heavier rain before quitting. Father also finsihed early with poker -- not winning and came home to rest. This morning, he looked unrested. On the way back from hospital, he was blinking often. I was driving, making the trip less scary.

Mother wasn't rested. She was loopy with sleeplessness, pain meds, and other meds. She ate more of a meal today. Last night, she tried the veggie lasagna and ate it pretty well. She had "perfect shaped" french toast which she ate most. Her appettite is slowly returning. She's plain tired of being there, I can't blame her. Her vitals are still high yielding yet another day there in ICU.

She is also experiencing "sub" week, in that two of her regular doctors have substitutes this week (those fellow doctors working in a group). I don't think she likes that too well.
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I am now trying to switch from coffee to juice whenever possible. It can be a little less acidic and destructive, but not always. My stomach is still queazy most of the time. I caught 7 minutes of sleep at hospital and felt rested this morning until I sat down again, then the blanket of grogginess hit me again. Between my father and I, my father is the worse for wear. He dislikes hospitals and doesn't really know what to do. He's used to giving commands -- directing, but here, now -- nothing. He's in control of squat! In this matter, he's neutered and it isn't a pretty sight.

I am suffereing, but less so, because I have had practice with pain and sorrow and loathing. I also have a job that I must take -- stone, for Father and family are jello or water. They can erode me with time, but I stand firm and must be different.

Consumed

Sometimes I feel much like Hercules, where problems-hydra swallows me whole. Despite my valiant effort to lop off the head, more problems arise in it's place, either of equal size or equal ferociety. In the end, despite my strength and would-be skill, it is luck and naivity that saves me.

on whose side is it?

Blog this photo

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Flickr or blogspot is failing me, sadly not for the last time.

stupid, funny humor by late night

“Oh, sure, you can have snakes on a plane, but shampoo and toothpaste...forget it.” --David Letterman

….

“David Hasselhoff was arrested for driving under the influence. Cops thought Hasselhoff could be under the influence when they noticed his talking car was slurring its words.” --Conan O’Brien  

 

crooks and crocks

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The person we are seeking must be creative and be able to think outside the box, yet cognitive of real world budgets and client objectives. We are looking to provide clients with campaigns that bring results, not awards.

We offer the following compensation package:

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• Quarterly bonuses based on performance
• Medical benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Rapid advancement opportunities
• 401-K
• Paid vacation and sick leave

If you feel this position may be right for you, please click on the link below and complete the online application:

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Which one would you take? Are they legitimate?

Hospital fling

Mother had PT and hated it, but apparently did very well. They didn't have her do it in the afternoon. Her friend, Betty, came in while Betty herself was in hospital. Her daughter Patsy was there. Betty is unsure about moving to rehab hospital. Mother seemed optimistic.

She was in good spirits, but was very sore. She liked her first meal today -- veggie lasagna. She favors the diabetic sweets though, pudding, cheesecake. She did more time on the auto bending machines. Her pain is less, but her work is greater. She is to move more and has a series of exercises that she is to do. She has a tendency not to do them. I believe that she now realizes that the PT (physical therapists) are not the enemy, but rather assisting and insisting.

She hasn't really slept, so that hopefully is in the works tonight. She doesn't watch TV as much of it is crud and crude. She gets pestered at least every hour, usually more often.

Father, needing a break, went golfing today. The weather was continually misty today, but they all went. He was to follow that with poker. He hinted that he may not make it all night, but would try. He is still looking groggy and sleepy.

I found the hospital courtesy wi-fi helpful.

I haven't slept well, but have higher hopes tonight. I started blinking around 12 something last night, but this morning it felt like a large stone on me, holding me fast to my bed. This come, leave, come, leave bit doesn't make it any better. When she's off the ICU, I'll rest better. Visitors will get to stay. Her blood pressure is still too high, she's still getting nitro drip -- increased tonight, and her blood sugar is 200 + every reading.

She'll be here for a while.

Botany Bay

Botany Bay
Originally uploaded by MDH, II.

Damn! I've got to get out of there! I think that this year would be a bad year to be a male teacher. Hey, he touched my scalp in a wrong way! I think that he's flirting with me when he calls me up to the desk for my poor test grades.

under arrest

under arrest
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Another pedophile arrested, this time in FW -- teacher at Cantebury Green. He likes little boys.

"Senior Pastor Ron Allen of Heartland Community Church, 1025 Vance Ave, where Smith previously volunteered and helped youth pastors, said he believed the allegations will be disproved.

“This is old news,” said Allen, who noted everybody works in teams at the church so nobody is ever alone with children. “I knew about this probably since 2002. This is going to be a non-event. When I talked to the people in Kokomo, they’ve said if there was anything to the charges, something would’ve come out of them in 2001.”"

So, this pastor knew of the allegations in 2001, then went ahead and kept him with kids. Five years later, the same kid comes forward -- lie, perhaps not.

lovely pinnacle

sleepines -- may I rest in peace