March 31, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO.

After breakfast, Bill unloaded the back of the Honda.  He wanted to be able to put my walker there instead of in the back seat.  We had three big plastic boxes, which Bill transferred to a closet in the basement.

We went back to Kohl’s looking for pjs for Bill.  We weren’t successful, but on the way home we stopped at Arby’s to lunch to take home.

Naps were on the schedule after lunch.  At 3:30, Michelle took me to an appointment with Dr. Huneycutt.  I suspected another UTI.  I really like Dr H.  He takes plenty of time and listens to my symptoms.  He was giving me an Rx for the infection and said it had to be taken at bedtime with food.  I don’t usually eat just before I go to bed, but Michelle said I could have a spoonful of yogurt.  Dr. Huneycutt said, “Or a Twinkie.”  Yup!  He’s my kind of doctor!

Before going back home, we returned a book to the library, went to a gardening store for fertilizer for the yard, and to get pizza for dinner.

March 30, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO

It was a nice sunny morning and Bill took advantage of it.  He took a “sun bath” for about 20 minutes.  I stayed in the MH and did one of my new exercise routines.  Everytime I go through the “drill,” I can tell that I am getting stronger.

We had just finished lunch when Lindsey came to check me out.  I have been having pain in the area of one of my kidneys.  And this morning I had pain when urinating.  Tomorrow I will go see my primary care doctor to see what is going on now!  It seems as if it is always something going on with me these days.

Joey and Hapa came to visit Tippy this morning.  When they got here, Bill had on his “monkey suit” and was under the coach doing some maintainance work.  The two dogs got very upset.  Too many strange things going on.  There was barking and snarling going on...that was the dogs...until Bill called their names and the the wagging tails took over.

Dwaine came for the pups just as David arrived for my PT session.  I wanted him to meet both dogs, especially Hapa who takes such good care of me.  She let David know right away that I belonged to her and he better watch out.  She is so possessive of me and she was making sure he knew it.

The first thing we did was to walk around the block.  It was one of my better days.  I didn’t get worn out like I usually do.  When we got back home I did my new exercises to make sure I was doing them correctly.  Everything was OK.

This was the first day I hadn’t taken a nap or at least rested.  I spent most of my time working on taxes and balancing the checkbook.  It was a chore!

March 29, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO

We have some big news to pass along.  Meredith is helping some people open a new restaurant in downtown Loveland and Joshua applied for a job there.  Well, he was hired.  Although I don’t know what position he was hired for...busing dishes, host and greeter, or what.  But we are all very glad for him and know he will do a very good for them.

Today was a relaxing day.  Because a cold wind was blowing, I didn’t go for my usual “around the block” walk.  I have been doing my exercises and both of my legs seem to be getting stronger.  I am able to manage the steps into the motorhome easier.  That is my main challenge these days.

Meredith, Joey, and Hapa came in the middle of the day and we sat in the sunshine for several hours.  The backyard is a great place for the dogs to play and the humans enjoy sitting and watching.  It is relaxing.

I have been cold most of the day, even when sitting in the sun.  The wind had a bite to it.  Maybe it will improve tomorrow.  I hope so!  I am suffering from a cold or hay fever.  I don’t know which.  But I do know I am going through Kleenex at an alarming rate.

March 28, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO

Bill took me to the school where Natalia is going to learn all about skin care.  I went this morning for a facial.  I have had facials done at beauty schools before, but this one was a new experienxe.  It had very up-to-date equipment and Natalia had been trained well to use it.  I was very impressed with the facility and the young lady that worked on my skin.  That was Natalia, my granddaughter.  I may be slightly partial, but honestly, she did a very good job.

When I was finished, I went for a manicure while Michelle got a facial.  After we left there, we went to McDonald’s for lunch before going home.

I was certainly ready for a nap and so was Bill.  He had taken the motorhome to get propane and dump the holding tanks.  We have been parked facing the house.  This time he parked facing the street.  Bill and Matthew built safe steps for me use to get in the coach.  They did a good job.  I feel very safe using the steps they made.

It was warmer today than it has been.  I didn’t take the time to sit in the sunshine, but that is on my list for tomorrow.

March 27, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO

This morning Bill and I went to Costco.  We were shopping for hearing aids.  They had a good selection, but not the kind that transfers the sound from my deaf ear to the aid in my good ear.  That is what I hope will work for me.

We had to go to the Honda dealer because they left a cover off one of the access holes in the door.  It took longer than it should have taken, so I went to the Customer Lounge and had a cookie and hot chocolate.  Not a bad way to spend my time waiting for the dealership to get its act together.

Our only stop on the way home was at Subway for meatball subs  to take home for lunch.

We spent the afternoon resting.  I also did a couple of exercises that David had introduced on Wednesday.  They seem to be adding some strength to my legs, so I’ll keep working on them.

The sky was rather dark looking toward sunset, so we may have some rain.  It is too warm to snow.  Rats! 

March 26, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO

No snow, no rain, some wind, some sunshine.  Generally a nice day.

Bill took the Honda for some repair work. The back doors have been an ongoing problem.  Hopefully, those annoyances are taken care of.  Bill got home in time to take me to see Dr. Huneycutt.  Michelle was with us.  She knows a lot that is going on with me that I don’t remember.

The doctor gave me an Rx for Nitrostat and directions on how to use.  Hopefully, someone who was with me today might understand and get me on the right path.

Before going back home I went to get my hair shampooed and set.  Bill was waiting for me.  When we got back to the MH it was nap time.

There was a story about Hapa that I forgot to include yesterday.  She was outside and barking at someone walking past.  After she got scolded, she came up on the patio and squeezed her furry body in between the house and the BBQ.  She was putting herself in time out.  Michelle tried to get a picture of her, but wasn’t able to.  After a few minutes, she came out...her time was finished.

March 25, 2015---Michelle’s house in Loveland, CO

Well, we had snow and rain today.  And it was really cold.  Bill and I went to RV America.  He wanted to see if they had the manual or directions for the new step they installed in November.  They didn’t.  We needed another folding step stool and were able to get that in their store. 

As we were leaving, David called to tell us when he would come for my therapy.  We returned to the MH, getting there just a few minutes before he arrived.

I told him about the chest pains I had yesterday.  He thought Lindsey, my home care nurse, should know about it, and he would take care of filling her in.  In 15 minutes after he left, my primary care physician called for me to come tomorrow at 11:00.  Then Lindsey called and raked me over the coals for not going to the hospital last night.  I’m in big trouble with her!

After all of that excitement, I was tired.  Michelle had a fire in the fireplace so I went into the house, rested and napped some, and played with Joey and Hapa, who were there to play with Tippy.

Michelle made chili for dinner.  It was a perfect day for it.

Actually, the most exciting thing that happened today was that Bill dropped his billfold in the toilet.  Oh, my!  That gives new meaning to “laundered money.”