Holy out of Towners.

Yep that's right, they're gone again. They went back up to the cabin for a few more nights. Dad said they will head back home either Saturday or Sunday. But the update he gave me for Mom today was that she had a pretty good day overall. This evening he said she kind of went a little wacko, but still seems to be doing really good. They even shared a little bit of popcorn this evening. Sorry it's a short post tonight, we mainly just wanted to let you know they weren't home so there may not be an update for a night or two.

Skin and Bones---no, not me

HOLY SKINNERONI

I put Patsy on the scale and now I see the new challenge ahead of me. Patsy is down to 122 pounds. It was only a short time ago when i remember her saying she would like to hit 150 pounds. So, starting tomorrow, it is high carb time. I will get her back to 130 and then see where we go from there.

Now, how do I shut her up. She talked to carey on the phone for about 30 minutes today. She also talked with Katy and Chad and Jenni stopped by. Christy, Marty, and Thereasa also got there time in. She fought with me the whole day. I would tell her it was time for lunch and she would say she wasn't hungry. I won!!! She still has a little confusion going on upstairs. She told me she had done things today that I know she hadn't done. But if you look at where she was a week ago to where she is today, I love it!!!

We go back to Carol tomorrow. Then we are going back to the cabin for one night. We will be back here after that and get some work done on the RV. It sure is great to have a companion back along for the ride. Thanks for being there, RAZ

How long can one survive on just a few hours of sleep per day

It's my turn so here we go. HOLY SLEEPLESS NIGHTS!!!!!!!!!

As I sat on the edge of the bathtub, I watched as the woman that I have loved for39 years, rolled her eyes back in her head and she gasped for air and stiffened like a 2x4. I asked her, no, I begged her to come back. I tried everything but with no success. I pulled her from the toilet and layed her on the floor. Minutes seemed like hours. No response!! No movement

It was the worst feeling I have ever had. And then a glimmer of hope. Some movement and then a look that let me know that maybe, just maybe, she was coming back.

I won't repeat the story that Carey told, but I want you to know that Patsy scared the Hell out of me.

Thanks to the girls and the care that they gave mom, she is back and doing much better. Here is something that I bet you never thought I would say. When the girls all went home and I was alone with Patsy at the cabin last night, I was really afraid. I know, I know, Patsy is doing better and everything is going to be alright. It sounds kinda of weird, but it is hard because I have always had Patsy there for me when I have had a bad day and she knows when things are a little out of wack. It would be really great to have her say, ARE YOU OKAY!!! DO YOU NEED SOME HELP!! I guess it is harder then I thought it might be to see someone you love in such a bad way.

I look forward to that day when I can let her know some of the problems I may be having and she tells me that everything will be fine.

Enough about me, you all want to know about Patsy and I don't blame you. We saw Carol today and she says Patsy is doing great. The aluminum is gone and her body is healing. Patsy kept asking her if she could go home to the bus and Carol told her yes. We will monitor her aluminum levels and make sure that it stays under control. So we are here in the bus tonight and she is in her bed sleeping well. Only one pain pill today at about 9:00 this morning and tw0 excedrin PM tonight. I believe things are really looking better.

One final thought before I go to bed. Carey wrote on the blog something that people might not understand why she would write the things she did. We didn't start this blog to just tell you when things are going well for Patsy. This is a record for us so that when patsy gets better, we will be able to share with her the things that we went through with her. I would also hope that it might shed some insight as to things that some of use, including myself, might not have ever thought about. It doesn't hurt any of use to learn a little about real life and maybe even death. I told people that we would share the good and the bad. I want you to be right there in the room with us if you want to be there, and if you don't want to be there, then remove us from you favorites and wait and here the news from someone that will sugar coat it for you.

I really appreciate the support that you all have given to the both of us. Your prayers have kept Patsy with us and she knows it. We don't know what the future will bring but I hope you will continue to be there with us.

Connie and Dick came to see Patsy yesterday and Patsy got up to visit with them for awhile. With everything that has gone on, we sometimes forget that others may be having problems of their own. Rainie, if you are reading this blog, I hope you are doing well. Sorry to here about the problems you are dealing with. Get well so you can kick the hell out of your Dad when he needs it!!!

Okay, it is time that I get some more work done before I head to bed. Thanks for riding along. RAZ

The Energizer Bunny

Hi all, I just got off the phone with Dad and he kind of gave me a run down of the day. So here goes.
They had a really good night last night sleep wise. Dad was able to sleep I think Christy said for about 5 straight hours. Believe me he needed it. They woke up this morning and Mom was pretty coherent she ate quite a bit of breakfast and was doing pretty well. She again kept saying "I need to poop" so they thought well she's doing pretty well lets try and take her to the toilet well the problem was every time they sit her up her blood pressure drops way too low and she starts to pass out again. When they took her pressure while she was laying down it was like 190 over 100 but then when they try to get her up it drops to 130 over 60.
At one point they were changing her pants and Christy noticed she had another blockage. So up they went again (at least this time Christy brought latex gloves ha ha) Christy pulled a few more of the hard turds out, then they just left her pants off with the nursing home pads under her. Well they went in a bit later to check on her and she got the blockage out to say the least! Dad said it wasn't "quite as bad" as the very first one but it was still amazing on how much has has pooped. And yes there was a rather large solid piece in the mess. So anyway she's just doing really well tonight she's coming back more and more. She knows every ones names again, she's been able to carry on conversations, she's even started moving her legs and stuff on her own. 2 days ago We thought it was the end. Dad thought for sure he had lost her. But now she's just doing great. They just need to get her blood pressure more stable and they got some advice from a Dr. who said to stop giving her the blood pressure medication for a few days so it can rise up a little. Dad canceled his app with Carol for tomorrow and will try again on Sat. But again if Mom isn't strong enough to stand he wont take her down. Mom is fighting so hard to stick around. She just keeps Going, and Going, and Going........

Until next time,

Carey

Holy CRAP!

Hey everyone this is Carey again with the story from yesterday. I will warn you now, it does get a little graphic so read at your own risk.
It all started yesterday morning. Mom started out having a pretty good day for the most part she took a pain pill around 6am and went back to bed. Dad got her up later in the morning and she ate an egg and some bacon. They had to make a trip to town to do some laundry and Mom was feeling pretty good still. She sat in the front seat with Dad while they did they're errands. They stopped at Wendy's for lunch and Mom ate a little bit of salad and a Choc milkshake then they headed back to the cabin. They got about half way home when Mom started complaining that her stomach hurt. So when they got to the cabin Dad started to get her settled down and put to bed. She was saying she had to go poop so Dad went and put her on the toilet. She was trying so hard to get things out and Dad could see her start to go. So he caught her and leaned her back on the toilet and her eyes were rolled back in her head and she was groaning. Dad was splashing water on her face and trying to get her to come back but she just wouldn't. Then she started to go stiff so Dad laid her on the floor. After a while she seemed to start to come back around and said she needed to go poop. Well Dad tried to put her back on the toilet and she again passed out. so Dad out her back on the floor. She started vomiting All OVER the place. And she was still completely out of it. That's when Dad called me to see if I can drop the kids off somewhere and get my butt up there to help. He couldn't get her off the floor. I was an hour away but I hurried. When I got there Dad was sitting on the edge of the tub and Mom was just laying on the floor under a blanket with a pillow. Dad had gotten the vomit cleaned up and Mom seemed to start coming around. We were able to get her into bed where she continued to tell us she needed to poop. We kept telling her to just go in the diaper . After a bit Dad and I checked her and was changing her diaper when we noticed she had a turd hanging 1/2 out and was stuck. Mom was too weak to push it out. Well we couldn't just leave it so Dad dove in. He was cleaning her out and these turned were huge and HARD! they were about the size of doughnut holes. Dad couldn't break them to pull them out easier. It was very painful for Mom but needed to be done. He pulled out about 7 or so of these hard things, then we decided Mom needed a break. Dad knew there was at least one more in there but Mom was done. so we cleaned up and tucked her in. We gave her a sip of orange juice. We went to check on her a bit later and she started throwing up the juice. After we got that cleaned up we noticed it smelled really bad in the room. we checked her diaper and my goodness! She not only got out the last turd thing, But probably 1/2 gallon of diarea! It was a MESS. Luckily we had put a towel under her just in case her depends didn't catch if she went potty. Well this mess was So bad and Mom was still just really out of it. So Dad and I got some towels and stuff to clean her up. Dad cut the depends and took one look and started gagging, so I took the rag and went to work (Dad you owe me later) We got that mess cleaned up but it wasn't long after that she had done it again, and again, and again....The 1st 3 were the worst after that they were manageable. We had a pretty long night Dad had called Christy since she works in a nursing home and deals with this everyday. She said what may have hap pend was something called a "Vagal Response" apparently when there is that much trauma on the rectum the whole system shuts down and she has seen people die on the toilet from cardiac arrest. SO she was concerned and told Dad to taker her blood pressure, It didn't seem to be out of the norm and Mom had started to rest. She didn't know who Dad was, she actually called him Sean Hanidy (they were listening to him on the radio just before all of this) She was pretty much gone all night. Dad checked on her every 30 min and we had to change her pants several times during the night. I finally fell asleep about 3am but then we were up around 5:30 This morning Mom was trying awfully hard to come back around. She would pop in and say a word or two then go back out. I got me a bowl of cereal and walked by her bed room and she pointed at me. We figured out she wanted my cereal. so I shared it with her and she ate quite a bit and that gave us a little hope that she was starting to come around. She couldn't talk much but she was trying. Chirsty came up this morning and brought some things from the nursing home to make it easier. Then I headed home to the boys. When I left she was going in and out more often. she would come around for a min or two but then go out again for 15 min or so, then come back. Dad called me tonight and said things were about the same as when I left. They had her sitting up for a bit and she asked to go to the bathroom and was there enough she didn't want to just go in her diaper so they got her out of bed but it didn't last long before Dad noticed her starting to pass out again so they got her back to bed before she did. They were supposed to go see Carol tomorrow but Dad pushed that back another Day to give Mom some more rest. Christy is staying up there tonight to help with Dad and He said Thereasa was probably going to go up tomorrow night.
So anyway that's the story, It was pretty rough and is still touch and go. But we think all of the trauma was caused from her trying so hard to go poop. Well Dad got the flood gates open and they're still open (kind of reminds me of the oil well in the gulf ha ha) But at least she isn't complaining her tummy hurting.

Anyway sorry it was a long post but we said we would up date the good and the bad. Well this was definitely some of the bad. Keep us in your prayers. I will let you know more as I know it.

Hello everyone this is Thereasa. Some of you already know, but I thought I would update you on Mom. I got a call this afternoon from Dad. Mom had a real bad seizer today, Dad says the worst she has ever had. I won't go into all the details, but Mom's resting and not really coherent right now. Dad's pretty upset and worried. So please, please keep them in your prayers tonight. As for now Dad and Mom are staying up at the cabin. Carey went up there this afternoon and is staying the night. Hopefully we will have a better update for you tomorrow. If not please be patient with us, we will update you as soon as we can. Again please keep them in your prayers and have a good night. ~Thereasa

Where Are they Now???

Hey everyone it's Carey, I've had some people asking for updates so I thought I would jump on here and say this...I really don't know HA HA HA.....Mom and Dad have been hanging out at the cabin. I do talk to him on the phone (he has no cell service) But haven't really gotten and "update" on Mom. I was up there with them over the weekend helping with the Idaho Rally event and I do know on Sat night Mom had a rough night but the next morning seemed to be better so Dad and I came to the conclusion that she just had a little bit of heat exhaustion. I think he mentioned she had a pain pill around 1 yesterday but that was all until this morning she asked for another. Dad hates giving her the pills because we think that when she takes the pills, she goes to her "wacko" place. apparently she asked Dad this morning why in the heck did he let the darn cats in! They haven't had cats for a number of years lol. So anyway sorry for the lack of updates and details. I'm pretty sure Dad is heading back to Weiser on Thursday so maybe he will have a better update for you then.

Who's cheating on who?

Dad called this afternoon to have me let you all know how Mom is. Mom continued with out pain pills til 3 am this morning. I guess she woke up with her feet tingling and hurting. And I guess that's not all she woke up with...lol. I guess she was real ticked off at Dad and accusing him of cheating on her and not being strong enough to wait till she was all better. This of course blew Dad away. Then she told Dad she was cheating on him. Dad asked her with who. and I guess she replied" a friend". Well I guess the rest of the day was better and just in case your confused... NO ONE IS CHEATING. He said she stayed mad for quite a while,yelling at him to shut the %#@$ door and something about not wanting the dog in her bed. Poor Dad. Anyways, Dad says they are planning on staying the night at Grandpas cabin tonight and I hope they get a good nights sleep. I'll post again with any news that I get sent my way. Have a good night everyone. ~ Thereasa

On the road again!

Oops! I was suppose to post last night for Dad. Oh well here's what I know. Mom and Dad are off to the mountains again, only this time it is for some Radio thing their doing. They'll be hanging out at Grandpas cabin I know for part of this trip. Dad called me late afternoon yesterday to tell me that Mom was doing great! She was sitting up front in the van, talking well, and she had not had a pain pill since 9pm the night before. That's all I know for now. Hopefully Dad will call tonight and Ill post again. Have a great day! ~Thereasa

I am back

My turn!!! Thanks to the kids for keeping you up to date a bit. So here is the real deal as they say.

Carol has told us that she believes that Patsy is on the mend. She believes that the parasites and virus that caused the brain problems is gone. She believes, if I understand her correctly, that there is damage that will have to heal, but that process is yet to come.

Aluminum poisoning now seems to be the big problem that she is dealing with. Patsy had an issue with it a while back and we thought we had cleared it up. It appears to be back. The biggest problem is that our home is wrapped in it. That is why we are not living in the rv right now. Carol said to get out of the rv for a while and to get rid of everything that has aluminum in it. Toothpaste, deodorant, and even cookware have a lot of aluminum in them. HOLY SMELLY !!! So Carol has Patsy on an aluminum cleaner again. this is a twelve day process and we go back for evaluation to see where we are at.

So, back to our home. As you all know, when we moved in the bus, it wasn't finished. I now think that I added to Patsys problem by doing that. We got the living room done but when we got moved in, the bedroom was not done. We stripped away all the aluminum that was inside but I didn't get the insulation and paneling up in the back part of the bus. Patsy lived back there because she didn't feel good. She would lay back there with the aluminum ceiling exposed and when the heat would beat on the outside, I think it got bad. Add the fact that we had no windows in the back, it was hard to get any venting of the aluminum and that could have been a big factor. So we have moved out of the rv and we are trying to clear Patsy of the aluminum. We will be doing some camping and radio events and staying at Dads cabin until we get back from Ride Idaho. That will be in the middle of August. We also have insulated the back of the rv and put the bedroom windows in. We also have a new plan to wrap the inside with another layer of paneling and sealant.

Bottom line??? I have a wife that has a bunch wrong with her, I am unable to work because I need to be here for her, and now I appear to be homeless and I don't think we can rent a house on $671.00 per month.

Best case scenario!!! Patsy will get rid of the aluminum, the damage in her head will begin to heal, we will be able to get the rv under control so that it doesn't affect her, and we will continue with our dream.

Worst case ???? All of this is wishful thinking.

So how is Patsy tonight. I think better. Symptoms of aluminum poising are chronic pain. In my mind, that is her number one problem now. I always wondered why she was always having such bad pain when CJD disease never talked about the pain much. Norco takes care of the pain most of the time but makes her wacko. I think she is eating better, she is up more, and her mind seems to be better when not screwed up by the meds. Today, she got dressed and sat up front with me on our way back from silver creek. It was wonderful. Some articles that I have read about the aluminum, say that getting rid of it might effect things. I hope that is where we are right now.

The one thing that has gotten bad is that she has lost a little bit of body function when it comes to going to the bathroom. Thank goodness for Depends. But again, I blame some of that on the norco and some on the fact that we were in the mountains and it was darn cold the last couple of nights.

Holy holdit. If I had a Depends on, I probably would have stayed in bed too.

I have learned to take it one day at a time and you all should know that we are fine and dealing with what ever comes. Keep up the prayers, RAZ

P.S. She loves her puppy. Another test of my love for her??????

Mom and Dad will be home tomorrow

Thereasa here again, just a short post tonight. Talked to Dad and he said Mom was doing pretty good today. I don't know anymore than that. Dad says they"ll be home tomorrow, so he can post and let you know how shes doing tomorrow. Have a great night. ~Thereasa

Moms Silver Creek Update

Hello everyone, Thereasa here. Sorry I didn't post right when we got back from Silver Creek, it's taking me forever to get unpacked. I thought it would be easier to just tell you what happened each day we were up there and then Dads update last night. So here it goes.
Fri. July 9th: Marty and I headed up to SC after noon and on the way we had to pick up Moms new med. at Carols. Then we were off. Mom wasn't doing so good when we got there. She was confused and didn't really know where she was. I guess she was still thinking she was at my house, because she wanted to go put something in the bus and when Dad told her the bus wasn't here she got even more confused and thought it was on commercial street where they lived before our house. So we decided to start Mom right away on the meds. we brought up. Right before bed though she seemed a little better. Marty was throwing a stick for the big dogs and we were all laughing at the new puppy trying to get in the way of the fun ( By the way the puppy has now been named Captain Jack or Logan calls him Captain Crunch). Well Dad told Mom she was missing all the fun and so Mom stuck her head out of the van door and started to watch. She was laughing right away and just enjoying her silly pups antics. It was great to see! After that we all headed for bed. Dad put the pup in the kennel, but he started to whimper so he had to let him out and into his bed. ha ha. By the time I went to bed Mom, Dad, and 2 dogs were all in bed in the van. I think they are going to need a bigger van! Sat. July 10th: We woke up to rain , but it soon cleared up. Mom was better , she knew where she was. In fact other than pain, Mom had a great day! She was out of her bed more than I've seen her in a long while. Grandpa and Grandma Kathy came up for visit and Mom stayed up for their whole visit. That's an accomplishment! She had a good breakfast, but didn't eat a lot at lunch, but by dinner she was eating better again. And no Carey we didn't ruin our 4 wheeler tire on purpose! Those things are expensive to replace, but if you want to blame any one it was LynnZ (my daughter) who was driving it when she ran over a bolt , that I blame SC endless construction on. It was a bummer deal because now we had to start walking to the potty. lol. Oh well. Sun. July 11th: We woke up to sun shine thank goodness! Dad cooked breakfast. I went to see what Mom wanted for breakfast and she blew me away! Now normally we have to list breakfast options to Mom and it takes a good while to know what she really wants. She usually has a hard time trying to figure out what she wants and how to tell us. Not today! You would have thought I was her waitress, she just pops right up and gave me her order. I want " 1 scrambled egg, 1 bacon (she had 2) hash browns, make them crispy, and 1 toast. Holy Cow! I couldn't believe it. Then she yelled at me because I forgot to put jam on her toast! It was great to see her so alert and knowing what she wanted. Marty and I packed up our stuff and we decided to take the long way home ( we really took a looooong way home, if you want I can tell you about later). We would fish along they way down from SC. Dad and Mom decided to follow a while to go fishing too. When we would stop Dad, Marty and the kids would get out and fish and I stayed with Mom. We talked and part of the time she was sitting up looking out the window looking for herbs. Now most of this seems not a big deal to most, but if you have spent any time with Mom lately you'd know she spends a lot of time in bed. It was great to see her up and participating in life again. And that silly puppy keeps her busy and happy. I'm sure Captain Jack helps just as much as the new meds. shes on. Mom started getting some pain and so they headed back to camp for lunch and a nap. We headed home. Mon. July 12th: It's real hard to talk to Dad over the radio, but he did say to tell you all that Mom was doing great in fact " Better then I've seen her in a long while" was what he said. I'll post again as soon as he calls again with an up date. Hope all is well with everyone.
~ Thereasa

Aww Fresh Air!

Hi everyone, this is Carey. I know, I know I'm not the usual Dad or Thereasa but I will have to do for the night. As you know Mom and Dad went to the mountains. They've been enjoying themselves so much that they don't want to come home until at least Wednesday. Ok well maybe that isn't the whole reason for staying so long. Chad and I planned this camping trip a long time ago but we told them it was for Mon-Wed. they got impatient and left early without us. But that's besides the point. Marty and Thereasa are up there having fun with them although apparently got a flat tire on the 4 wheeler so when Chad and I go up we wont be able to ride it. Personally I think they did that on purpose. Anyway, I talked to Dad on the radio and he says that Mom just LOVES the puppy, and that she had an EXCELLENT day today. Who could blame her. I would bet anyone would have an excellent day sitting in the fresh cool mountain air, and if that wasn't enough sitting in the hot springs swimming pool.
Sorry it's not much of a report for Mom, but that's all I got from my brief conversation with Dad on the radio, well that and the fact that I've been informed I have to take him some home made cookies when I go up on Monday.
See you next time! ~Carey

Oh Captain ,Oh Captain

HI everyone it's Thereasa again. I know, i know I'm not as fun as dad is to listen to, but he asked me to blog for him tonight. He called to let us know that they picked up Moms puppy from the air port and are headed out of Boise as I write this blog to do some camping. He says she's real happy to finally get her "Captain"( that's what she told me his name is). She's been talking about getting this puppy for weeks now and she'd get real upset when we had to tell her he wasn't here yet, so I bet she's just a smiling away. I 'm not sure how Dad feels about Captain, but I know he'd do just about anything right now to keep Mom happy. Although I know a couple of times he tried to tell her he ran away...But Mom didn't believe him. It's funny how some things she remembers and others she doesn't. She sure remembered Katy telling her she would send her a puppy. Well that's all I know for tonight. Marty, the kids, and I are headed up to camp tomorrow, maybe when we get back Sunday I'll blog again to let you know how they are doing. Hope everything is well with all of you. ~Thereasa P.S. I figured out the spell check...lol

We are heading for the hills

I am sorry about not getting a post on here last night. I sat down and typed one but when I was done, I hit a wrong button and puff, it was gone. I was just to tired to do it again.

Patsy has been hanging on. The pain gets her down but her great husband keeps her going. She has another appointment with Carol tomorrow. I want to talk to you about what is happening on that front but I want to wait a few more days. I will tell you to look up "aluminum poisoning" and see what we may have found. Carol has ordered the antidote and she starts it tomorrow. We are very excited and look forward to sharing the results with you as they develop.

We are still not back in the bus yet and so we have decided to go camping with the kids for the next week. Patsy has the bed in the van and I would love to be along the creek for some needed R & R.

We will be leaving tomorrow and after a stop at Carols, we are headed to the hills for the weekend.

Marty and Thereasa are coming with the kids until Sunday and Chad and Carey will be coming up Monday and staying until wed. So please keep checking the blog and I will try to have the kids let you know what is happening.

One last thing, some of you have asked how I am holding up and the answer is "YES". I still have my bad days and they can be a little rough when I don't get enough sleep. I love Patsy so much and I am thankful that I have the opportunity to take care of her. Thanks to all of you and the help from my kids, I am doing okay. Money continues to be a little tight. SSI has kicked in and Patsy is on Medicaid. $671.00 doesn't go very far and I have been paying Carol what I can.

We still have each other and we still have great family and friends. I am doing fine and we keep going a day at a time. Thanks for riding along, RAZ

"Patsy, where the heck are you headed"?????

I looked and looked and didn't see one darn pig today!!! But the best news is Patsy didn't either. We went to Carols today and Things seemed to go really well. Except for the new bruise on her hinny, she didn't do to bad today. OK, OK, here is the story.

We have moved out of the bus for a few days while we get some work done. We are sleeping in the van that I have fixed up for when we go playing. We have pulled the seats out and I have made a good foam bed in the back. Patsy sleeps really good in the van and I get by. ( I made her bed a bit better than mine). So I set the portapoty out side in case she needed to go in the night. She did, and I was about to get up and go help her but she was doing really good and said she could handle it. So I watched as she slid over to the side door of the van, and then I watched as she stood up and boy I thought that was fantastic. And then I watched her as she started to walk away from the potty. I yelled "Patsy, where the heck are you headed". I don't think I said heck.

Anyway, I guess it startled her back to reality and she turned around to see why I was yelling at her. I was trying to get out of the van to go help her and that is when I watched her fall on her backside. Dang it, I felt so bad that I didn't get there fast enough. So she is feeling a little sore tonight and after a couple of pain pills, she has called it a night.

The good news is, She was pretty coherent today and that was good. Tomorrow is another day and we always hope for the best. Keep her in your prayers, she is a very special gal. RAZ

Holy Sparkaroni!!!

I'm back. Thanks Thereasa for helping me out last night. I really don't know what I would do without her and the rest of my kids. They have been such a big support. I have heard it said, "It is what it is so just deal with it". Well. I have been trying but I have to tell you, sometimes I just don't know if I am strong enough fore the both of us.

The past week or so has been really hard for Patsy and it is hard to listen or talk to her a not get a little worried.

So here is what I have learned and just maybe all you tough guys out there should pay a little attention!!!

I am smart enough to learn how to do a little cooking. I have learned that whites and darks should not be mixed in a washer. Thereasa has seen me work a vacuum cleaner and take out the garbage.

I am so big and strong that I can lift my wife in and out of bed and dress her and comb her hair.

But as strong as I think I am, I am just a crybaby when I am laying with my wife and watch her struggle. I am not sure that I will ever get so strong to overcome that and I am not sure I want to.

It has been a tough couple of days. Patsy has kept me up quite a bit and sleep has been a little on the short side for me lately. Today was some better.

The boys came out and helped get the windows in the bedroom of the RV and did some work on the roof air and we are going to turn the bed around so that I have better access to Patsy.It was a good day. While we were working on the bus, ok, while Chad and Marty worked on the bus and I watched, Patsy spent the day talking to the girls. I took time to give her a bath and then back to the bedroom where they spent most of the day telling stories. I got them to cut her fingernails and I believe my grand daughter is going to paint them tomorrow. We got done with the work and gathered Patsy and the kids outside for a few fireworks.

Holy Sparkaroni!!! The kids had a good time and Patsy and I enjoyed the show and the kids. I have put her to bed and I think she is really tired. Maybe the pigs won't bother us tonight and we can get some sleep. Either way. I will let you know tomorrow when we meet again. Thanks for riding along, RAZ

A Story of a Mouse and a Pig.

Hi everyone its Thereasa again. Moms had a couple of strange days. Shes been having some pain, but she has been hulusinating a lot! Dad hasn't gotten hardly any sleep, so I told him that I would blog for him tonight. Mom wanted to let everyone know that I needed to do the blog because shes "wacko" and dads tired. Lol She made me tell you that. I guess I will tell you the story of the Mouses and the Pig. Yesterday afternoon I guess mom had told dad that there was a mouse in the bus and then later that she saw a pig on her top shelf. Dad called me out to the bus. I went back to her bed to talk to her. I asked her how she was and she told me to look over at the shelf. I looked and didn't see anything so I asked her what I was supose to be looking at. She asked me if I saw the pig. I said no and Mom said (pointing at the shelf) that the pig was right there sitting next to the mouse on the top shelf. I decided to humer her and asked what they were doing. She told me that they were talking to each other. I asked what they were saying and she told me she didnt know, that they were talking to quite to hear what they were saying. Unfortionely she contenued to see them throught out the day. She even asked Nathan (my son) to get them and put them outside. But he told her he didnt see them, so she looked and then she said they must have left. Most of the day yesterday she wasn't quite here with us. That night I went to a movie with a friend and when I came home after midnight I saw that Mom and dad were till up. Dad text saying Mom wasnt doing very well, so I went out to the bus. Mom was wide awake! Her eyes looked kinda glazed over, but she was happy and perky. I asked her why she was still up and she said she neededd to figure out a title paper. I asked what title paper. She told me the one for Mike ( for those of you who don't know Mike is the guy Dad use to work for selling cars). I told her not to worry about it we would do it in the morning. (There is no title paper to do) We talked for a while longer, mostly I just listend to her, becasue she didnt make sense. Poor Dad. I got to go in and go to bed, but Dad had to stay up, because Mom stayed up talking nonsence for a long while after. So that leads us to today. Dad took mom to Carol and she said not to sleep in the bus because she thinks the alumunum is affecting mom. They are trying it for 2 days to see what happens. Mom was loopy again today but says she hasn't seen her mouse or pig today. She still was often confused and not quite with us, but she seems happy in her "wacko" state. Dads real worried , but we all still hope for a good night sleep tonight and a better day tomorrow. Good night everyone. if dad is too tired tomaoorow I will try to post for him again.~Thereasa
P.S. Sorry about the spelling. I hit spell check and the dumb thing just highlighted all my wrong spellings, but didnt show me how to spell. lol and im a horriable speller. So you'll have to suffer through it.

Hide the caramel bars!!!!!!

I tried, really I did. Chad and Carey came over today and while they were here, I told her she had to write on the blog tonight. It ain't happening. Another day of about the same. Lots of pain, legs still not working, really weak, and still hoping for better days.

When the kids got ready to leave, Pat said she was going to get up and go in the bus. I laughed at her and told her she couldn't until I told her that she couldn't because she needed my help.

WRONG THING TO SAY. you could almost see the steam coming out of her ears.

I bet her $5.00 that she could not get out of the chair and go in the bus without my help. Is there anybody out there that will lend me $5.00???? I even tried to ask her several times to let me help her. That didn't go well and she yelled at me.

Holy Crap!!! It isn't even night time yet and she was just trying to get up. I asked her where she want to go and she said into Thereasas to get her caramel candy bar. (there isn't one in there) Maybe one to many pain pills today???

I had better get her ready for bed. Have a good night everyone. RAZ