DOES HE HAVE TO TAKE A BATH RIGHT NOW????????

No pain tonight!!!!

I finally got Patsy enough pain pills to get her to sleep last night. She had a pretty nice day and Christy came over and gave us a hair cut. Kari gave her a bath today and the physical therapist came by and worked on her. I worked outside most of the day until Kari left for the day. I nice supper, a chance to hold the kitty, and a little tv and I think she is about ready for bed. No Pain tonight so far. She sure is a special gal. I think I will stick around for a bit longer. Bed time, RAZ

Well this is not good. Patsy is in a lot of pain. I can tell by looking at her face. But she can't tell me where she is hurting. My best guess is that the pain is in her back but she can't say yes or no. When I went through the possible spots like head, stomach, teeth, etc, the best facial agreement that I got was when i mentioned her back. I started with some ibuprofen but when that didn't work, I gave her a norco. I hope that works!!!!May be a long night.

A smile and a tear

yesterday we poured concrete for the addition to marty's home. the footings are done and we will try to get the stem wall done by next weekend. Anyway, Scott and Chad came to help and while they were here, Scott pocked his head in and said Hi to Mom. She gave him a smile and then he left. After he left, Kari noticed that Mom was tearing up a bit. Just think what she would have done if he had given her a hug???? I think she was glad to see him!!!!

Later in the day, I brought one of the baby kitty cats in to see her. HOLY SYLVESTER!!! She really like the kittens. I called carey on Skype to show her Mom reaching for the Kitty. Both hads trying. It was sure cute. I will bring one in again today and maybe a pic.

The last time we weighed her (last week) she had not gained any weight. We had started feeding her the meals that they deliver. They are like a tv dinner and they deliver once a month. They give her one meal per day. But, kari and I got to looking and they are mostly low fat or carb dinners designed for heavy people I assume. So, Kari and I are back to feeding her the peanut butter milkshakes and high calorie treats. It will be interesting to see the results the next time. We won't go monday but will try a week from now. Out goal is to get her back to 120 pounds and then take a break and see how my back does with the lifting.

That is all for now. Gotta go get some work done. RAZ

OOOPPPPPSSSS!!!!!! What happened?????

This morning wasn't the best that we have had. Patsy acted like she was having trouble breathing and I wasn't real sure what to do to help her. I propped her up and tried everything I new. I even physically opened her mouth and held it open so as to try to get the air flowing better. I called Kari and she came over to help. By the time she got here, Patsy had started doing better. She listened to her lungs and heard the noises that I was hearing only they was much worse before and they were not in her lungs. kari left to go to an eye appointment and we started the day. Patsy ate and drank really well all day and i just put her back on her bed and she seems to be doing fine. Maybe a little quieter then I like, but doing okay. I want to make sure that she is doing okay tonight so I think it may be a night in the chair again. maybe she just wants to keep me on my toes. The journey continues. RAZ

Fun in the sun!!!

We had fun today!!!! I was helping Marty build the footings for the new addition to his house and we brought Patsy out and put her in the wheelchair and let her watch. She indicated that she wanted to go out and I think she was really enjoying it. When I get the money, I am going to buy a hammock and set it out on the deck by my RV and kari and i are going to take her outside and when she wants to lay down, we will put her on the hammock. When she wants to sit up, we will put her in the wheelchair. The fresh air will do her good I believe.

Tomorrow we are going to do the bath day again and of course we will weigh her. I pulled a muscle in my shoulder a bit so I hope she doesn't gain to much weight. HEHE

Okay, enough for now, I will let you know how the day goes tomorrow. RAZ

All I want for Christmas is my new front teeth!!!!!!

Patsy might not need a speech therapist but I sure do. I got my new upper teeth and I am having some problems adjusting as they said i would. It is getting better but I still can not talk like I want to and for you that know me, I love to talk.

Another problem is that it is a lot different in the kissing department!!!!!!!! And for those who know me, I LIKE TO KISS!!!!!!!!!!!! It is taking a little getting used to but I will continue to practice. Anybody want to help?????????????

Kari and my Grand Daughter both made peanut butter cookies for me when I had my teeth pulled. The problem was that I couldn't eat them. Hanna, if you read this, I can now!!!!!!!

Thanks to those that have helped, I have been able to pay most of the dental bill between what I have sold and your help. I have an appointment on Monday to get the bottom partial and the rest of the money is due. $200. I am trying to sell a radio tonight and then I will be a little closer. One thing I know for sure, it will be there because I have been blessed so much this last year.

Now back to Patsy. I have decided not to take her tomorrow because it is two hard to feed and change her in the car and I will be to long. I have decided to leave her with Kari. She does a really good job taking care of Patsy and i couldn't be happier that she has been assigned to us.

The speech therapist said that she was not improving enough for her to get re-certified for another month. Well, she is wrong!!!!! Patsy is really trying to talk to me and she is making sounds now when she tries to talk. You know me, I will show them all that she will talk again.

Kari was really happy when she moved her to the chair the other day, Patsy was putting a lot of weight on her legs. The physical therapist is also saying that she is doing much better. So, we continue the journey and hope you will all ride along, RAZ

More Baby Steps!!!!!

Just a quick report. The physical therapist came and worked on Patsy today and she was really happy. Patsy actually put weight on her legs for the longest amount of time that she has done that.

She also hand her sitting and holding herself up better then ever.

I may have lost a speech therapist but I will work on that and I will get her talking again, you can take that to the bank.

Another bit of good news, I have fed patsy the last three times and have not used the syringe. Last night a big bowl of ice cream and she finished it all with a spoon. We started today with biscuits and gravy and she really liked it. She ate that with a spoon as well.I realized they are just babysteps but they are "MY Baby" steps.

WHAT THE HECK WAS i THINKING!!!!!!!!!! I really wanted pat to gain some weight but now I am having second thoughts. Either I am getting older or it is amazing what an extra few pounds will do when you have to lift some one. I may have to put her on a diet sometime.

Ok, that is all for now, I have to go to Ontario and get some new chompers. I will be able to eat again and i am looking forward to that. RAZ

Will she go or not??????

Is it a set back????? The speech therapist was here again today and she only has two more visits and then she needs to re-certify for and 30 days. The problem is that she has to report some definite improvement and Patsy is not talking to her enough for her to say that she is improving. So, I guess that we will be saying goodbye to the speech therapist for now, in fact I did. Patsy talks with her eyes and motions and I guess that is what we have for now.

Tonight Patsy looked like she was in pain and I asked her and she indicated that she has a headache. I have given her some Ibuprofen and I hope that helps her. I wished she could talk to me, it would make things a lot easier to help her.

I think that is the hardest problem for me. It is one thing to do all the things that i need to do to take care of her but not being able to communicate what she wants or needs and trying to guess those things is the hardest part. And it is also a little rough not having her say thanks for the things I do. So my thanks is having her look at me and give me that great smile and a sweet kiss. Those that come and see her know what I am talking about with her smile.

Sat is a ham Radio event. We will be helping the Federation for the Blind Cycle for Independence bicycle ride and patsy has always been with me. Will she be with me again this year????? Here is the good and the bad as I have always done with you all. The good is that I think she would benefit from some fresh air and some different scenery. However, I will have to figure out how to feed her without the benefits of a kitchen. And I know I will have to stop somewhere along the way and lift her out of the front seat and put her on the floor in the back so as to be able to change her. And then move her back to the front seat. Is it possible???? Can Raz do it???? What would you all do???? Is anyone making any bets????? We will see, but for now, thanks for riding along on our journey. RAZ

Another good day!!!

Looks like the site is back up so Let me do a post. Patsy is doing really good. keep in mind that when I say good, I mean she is getting a little bit better day by day. The physical therapist says she is doing great and has had her sitting up and trying to stand a bit.

I think the best part for now is that she is gaining weight again. I contribute that to the increase in calorie intake and the fact that kari is helping take care of her and is doing a great job. When we weighed her on Monday, She had gained 4 pounds and I would bet that she has gained some since then. We still feed her with a syringe some of the time in an effort to keep the food in her. But I think as we get some weight back on her, we will also get some strength back. That is my hope.

I have been doing pretty good since having all my top teeth pulled. I have an appointment on monday to start getting my new teeth. I have had some financial help or it would not have happened. My sis in seattle, Scott and Kurt, Dad, the church, and Most of all my daughter in Alaska. Plus, there are some of you who contribute to Patsy's account and that has helped big time.

I have said it before but I have been truly blessed with great family and friends.

So the last bill I have to pay is on Monday and that bill is $800.00. I was able to sell an RV fridge for $500.00 and Scott gave me $100.00. Dad helped me with the last $200.00 and sure I am sure that is going to cost me big time. (hehe). So by next week, I should be able to say Mississippi with out spitting all over myself. Ok, Gotta go feed my sweetie, By for now, RAZ

kitty Kitty!!!!

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.

Hide the ice cream!!!!!

HOLLY COOKIE MONSTER!!!!

It really doesn't take much to make me happy but today, well it was the best. Kari and i took Patsy in to the nursing home for a bath. For the first time in a long time, Patsy has gained some weight.

4 POUNDS !!!!! THERE IS NOTHING THAT COULD MAKE ME HAPPIER FOR NOW!!

Times are tough and Patsy is a challenge sometimes. There are days when I really wonder why we are going through this. But, to see her getting a little better and to see her gaining some weight, well it just doesn't get any better.

Ok, so here is a picture of the love of my life, She is a little tired because we just got her home from her bath. Doesn't she look great??????? Gotta run for now, RAZ

Cookies anyone??????

I see somebody changed my back ground so i better make a new post. Kari made me cookies the day I had dental surgery. I could not eat them and so I sent them home with her. CRAP!!! The more I think about that, the more I wonder if that wasn't her plan all along. She even made me go to the store to get a few things that I didn't have. I will keep an eye on her palns from now on. HEHEHE

I just finished giving Patsy a bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup. She ate a bunch today and has had a pretty good day. Kari was here and i went and did a few chores. She gave her a nice bath and changed her bedding. The physical therapist showed up and worked on her. We got her up and I helped lock her knees and she put weight on her legs. We also had her setting up and holding herself without any help. All things look great. Yesterday the speech therapist hit her first goal. It was to get her to say a word, any word, with clarity. Patsy did and she was happy. Today, Patsy said "HI BABY" to me. It wasn't as clear as I would like but I knew what she was saying.

I used to talk about baby steps and then she would go backwards. I haven't seen a backwards for quite some time now. The baby steps are really small but they are still going forward.

As for me, I am recovering from my dental work. Two weeks from now I will get some knew ones and will be back on track. Katy has help with some money and the church helped as well. Kurt also helped with a little bit and that helped. I have everything paid for but the upper plate and that is $800.00. I have a couple of things to try to sell and if not, I can sell my little car. We will see what happens. I have learned to take care Of my sweety and it always works out so I have faith that it will work out again.

So our journey continues and the ride is getting easier I think. Thanks for being there, RAZ

oooouuuuuuccccchhhhhh

Well, i have fill better.I had ate teef puld today and it herts!!!I had some pane pills and I think I am ok. I want to et but I do not no wat so I think i wil take mor pills. Patsy is doing super. Kari gave her a bath and she does not stenk. I think I want to sleep so more so bye for now, RAZ