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