December 14, 2014---Brent’s in Brandon, Mississippi

Brent and Courtney made biscuits and gravy for breakfast.  That’s a good way to start the day, eh?

We spent part of the day watching football.  Brent was glad the Seahawks won.  And I cheered when I saw that the Broncos were victorious, also.  We were both happy with those wins, but are missing seeing the Ducks play.

Tonight, we had a “liver and onions” party.  Brent made his special Brussel sprouts with bacon dish and mashed potatoes to go with the main course.  It was a fun time and no one went home hungry.  Courtney made a pecan pie for dessert.  It was a good ending for a great meal.

The parties never end very early, and this one was no different.  It is always a happy crowd.

December 13, 2014---Brent’s in Brandon, Mississippi

Today is 12-13-14...that kind of pattern won’t happen again for a long, long time. 

I have a news update!  When we were having dinner at Robyn’s house on Thursday, Amy ask me if I had put my scooter together.  I told her I didn’t have a clue what she was talking about.  She said Lori had bought a scooter for me and it was in a box in Brent’s garage.  At that point, Amy figured out that the scooter was to be a surprise.  She was really embarrassed she had blown the surprise.

If you read my blog, you will know that Brent stepped in and took credit for the surprise.  He also placed part of the credit (or blame) on Meredith and Michelle.  Alas, we may never know the true story behind all of this.  It doesn’t make any difference, because I love the “little mini-scooter-wheelchair thing” and will find many good uses for it, I’m sure.

Brent postponed the “liver and onions party” until Sunday night.  This left us with some extra time today, so we drove to Jackson to eat lunch at Cool Al’s.  You may remember that is the place where the floor is sticky.  Well, the food was still good, but the ambiance was diminished.  The floor wasn’t sticky and there had been some “decorating” changes.  Some things should be left alone.

When we got home, a long nap was in my near future.

We went in the house to watch the Heisman Trophy awards.  The Oregon quarterback was the winner.  That made all of the Duck fans in this family very, very happy.  It is the first time the Heisman winner has been from the University of Oregon.

December 12, 2014---Brent’s in Brandon, Mississippi

This morning, Brent brought a big box out to the motorhome and said he, Meredith, and Michelle had pooled their pennies to get me a lightweight transport chair.  It is kind of like a wheelchair, but not as heavy.

He and I went out shopping to test the “new toy.”  It was easy for me to get around the stores by myself, which was great, but the best part was that I had a place to sit.  A lot of standing has become very hard for me and this solved the problem.

And to top off his thoughtfulness, tomorrow night he is cooking liver and onions.  Wow!  What a guy!

I am still trying to recover from my time in the hospital.  Things just keep piling up here at home, but I don’t seem to be able to deal with them.  Maybe Santa will give me some extra help this year!

December 11, 2014---Brent’s in Brandon, Mississippi

My main activity for the day was “nap taking” and I was successful at it.

I omitted a story from last night’s blog, so I am going to put it in tonight.  Those of you who know me, know that one of my favorite Southern dishes if not grits.  That is an an understatement!  

Every meal at the hospital included grits.  I would usually take a tiny bite and I did not change my opinion.  Well yesterday, for breakfast there was the bowl of grits beside the scrambled eggs.  I took a bite of the eggs and nearly gagged.  They were terrible.  I had Bill taste them, and he agreed with me.  He even spiced them up with pepper, etc.  It didn’t help, so I stirred some sugar into the grits and that became my breakfast.  When Brent came, I told him what I had eaten.  I was glad he didn’t pass out from the shock, but he took the news in stride.  Now if anyone ever ask me if I like grits, I can honestly say, “Yes, better than hospital scrambled eggs!”

Robin invited us to dinner.  She made lasagna that was really good.  Amy and two of her kids were there also.  We all had a great time, as usual.  And I didn’t have to excuse myself to take a quick nap!

December 10, 2014---From Brent’s in Brandon, Mississippi

Thank you, Lori for taking over blog duties while I was in the hospital.  It really feels good to be back at the computer again, but I may need a good proof reader.  I have already caught some glaring mistakes.

Brent and Bill have sat with me for countless hours.  I feel sure they would rather have been elsewhere.   Courtney was a big help also.  Some of the things she has learned in medical school, explained some the questions we had.

I had been wearing a heart moniter since Saturday.  It discovered that my heart skips beats, so I am on medication for that now.

We kept expecting that I would be released today, but it brgan to look doubtful as the morning progressed.  One of the doctors this morning said It might be later today.  I think he must have heard the collective response from the three of us and perhaps feared for his saftey.  He signed my release and left a Rx for a new heart medicine. for me to try.  I will return to his office for a recheck next week.  I hope to take Brent as my interpreter.

December 9, 2014. -- Brent's in Mississippi

Mom is still in the hospital, but has hopes that she will be released tomorrow.  Several more tests were done today, hopefully she will get some answers tomorrow.

I know that everyone will be happy when she is back in the motor home, most of all Willy.  That golden retriever loves his Abuela!

December 8, 2014. -- Brent's in Brandon, Mississippi

This is Lori pitching in for mom once more.  Mom is still in the hospital.  She had a tilt test today which came back normal.  Tomorrow she is scheduled for an upper GI.

I spoke with her this evening, she sounded good and quite chipper.  While I don't mind pulling blog duty, mine are quite boring compared to hers.

Thank you for sending thoughts and prayers her way.