Tommy's Physical Therapy

 On Friday, Tommy had his first physical therapy. He came away sore. He did not want me at the site of his therapy but I could sit up front or sit in car. I was afraid he would not show them his swollen, red, ulcerated leg. But, he did. 

He was sore when he came out. On Saturday morning he hurt. I was disappointed when he would not do his exercises on Saturday. Finally, about 10 pm, he stayed in the kitchen longer than usual. He was exercising using the counter. Then, he came in the living room and got on the floor, using a rolled up blanket under his knee. We need to buy a ball. I need one, too. 

When he finished and caught his breath, he me that since he did not exercise three times, he just did all three sessions at once. WHAT??? He could not do a full 3X sessions. But, he came close. Oh, now he tells me he only tried to triple up the floor work. 

I wanted to be there to encourage him to show her his leg, what he is up against. When he was through, I asked him if he showed her his leg. He did.  I am the one who asked the doc who will do hip replacement about the leg problem to take a look as he was leaving the room. The surgeon thanked me for pointing it out, stating he would not operate until the leg was clear. 

He says I worry too much. I pointed out that his lower leg might cause his leg or a portion to be amputated. I think that caught his attention, thankfully. He seems to be more focused on his leg health lately. He always dismisses the leg problem with "it's been that way for years." 

I know I am not the only woman who has to push a man to pay attention to his health. 

Daddy whimpered in pain all the time when he had pancreatic cancer. He would not take pain meds because the made him sick. He did not want to spend money on a prescription and waste money. I suggested he get one or two pills, not whole bottle. He could see what worked without stacking up meds he had to pay for.

Have you had to deal with a recalcitrant man concerning his health?

Donations

 

I really wanted a Pelee mum, but decided not to spend the money for the length of time it will last. So, here it is for me to enjoy. They die quickly in the house for lack of light and outside I cannot enjoy them. 

We gave a woman some food this week. She was grateful as she was feeding four neighbor kids whose father has cancer. So, we decided to go to a foodbank and share with her. 

Besides getting two small turkeys, there were many cans of food and boxed items to bake, plus mashed potatoes in bag. There were potatoes, onions, and sweet potatoes. The only thing I kept for us was two cans of collards. 

There were cobbler mixes. I forgot that I kept one. So, she got three and I took three large cans of peaches from our house and added it to the food for the three cobbler mixes. 

As we talked, I decided to give her the two coats I had bought for a coat drive last year and never made it to the donation site. So, I suppose we will buy another two for the other two children.

She mentioned cleaning houses after tenants move out. I asked her if she knew anyone who could help me and explained our dilemma. She did what I thought she would do. She said we had helped her and she could do it. I hate for someone to feel beholdened to me. She mentioned she wanted to make bread. Well, I offered her a bread maker. She was thrilled. 

The bread maker was on the curb after our neighbor died. I think he used it once. I am relieved we are giving it a home since we changed our minds. 

This woman's brother is dying, and she cares for him. She has taken on the feeding of four kids in addition to her brother's care. 

She got out of her car to hug me, saw Tommy's Auburn shirt and told him she could not hug him. Her husband got out of the car and said he would shake his hand. I think she did hug Tommy after all, just a little hug. We all had a good laugh. 

Tommy had his first PT. I was not there, but he seemed to think it will help. Now, he has exercises to do every day and the next two appointments. 

Last year, I awoke early on Thanksgiving to see the parade. THEN, it was immediately replayed. This year, I won't try for the first showing! Replay is fine for me.

Do you watch the Thanksgiving Day parade?

Yard Sale Purchase

 Thursday was a very good day. Finally, I feel much better. We bought groceries today. Tommy made a return for me. 

We bought the largest pot of mums, tall and very full, lavender. I have a huge pot that I will fill with small pots and sit the mums in their original pot on top. It needs to be raised.

Coming from Publix, I saw a yard sale. Well, the guy was putting things out. We went back and there were two iron beds. Tommy purchased the queen-sized one for me. The guy only wanted $60! Someone will deliver it tomorrow. The design is beautiful. It is finished to look rusty, not my favorite finish. But, it can be painted. 

We stayed out until almost dark. Of course, dark comes earlier now. He suggested having KFC for me and for him Captain D's. They are next door to each other, so we shopped at both for dinner. 

I have bought my own pt equipment, small things. In addition to the three things I bought, they gave me the elastic bands for strength. I will have my own little gym soon. I suppose Tommy will use all this after his hip replacement.

Since the guy across the street was buried, his family is preparing for a yard sale tomorrow. I left a note, saying I needed a queen-sized bed frame and a bookcase. I suppose I will go over with my walker and see how long I can look, rather stand. I left the note before I found the iron bed. We may keep and use both if they even have one. 

After almost a month of no rain, we finally had a whole day of rain, almost 2.5 inches. We needed it. And, the temperatures are a little less hot and humid. How has rain and temperature been where you live?