Another day

It is quite a different experience of Healthcare from the consumer side… Sadly, I see a lot of business changes…. Private rooms are nice…and in respect of privacy and Hippa laws, necessary. Being on a Ward ,reminiscent of my Nurse Training in the "olden" days..brings the feeling of closeness….and presence…our writing space was a table or two in the centre ..The sister's Office was for her(or him) and the Consultants tea parties as they discussed the patients' care…and the English Weather,no doubt! Which is better?…I loved being able to "see" all the patients at one time….and them smiling and nodding at me… I would notice a facial grimace…and be able to help before it became a bigger problem..I think the patients themselves were given a hearty dose of togetherness and camaraderie with laughter,empathy and a lot of I am there too thrown in… I am not totally alone…I have a TV,phone and my cell phone….I have my laptop and internet access…so I have all you….Another plus for the time we live in …smaller hospitals are built logistically…one can choose where to go..and one will usually choose the one closest…this has not worked out for me,being closer to home and friends…tho the 7th floor rooms and Nurses are wonderful! I had fallen flat on my face last week…felt silly…I was walking across the car park to the Senior Center..it was our Friday craft together time…..I was a little stunned…but seemed ok. my face was not a pretty picture. I had an appointment with the Neurologist on Monday so thought I would discuss my fall and nose then. we did.. first thing… His first words were.. what happened to your face?…everyone had been asking so I returned with a calm..oh, yeah, I fell…but the weird part is that I can't remember tripping…A little further conversation..and the Doc was saying let's admit you for some longer testing…so here i am… EEG completed…cardiac work-up next... My Bestest Visitor….She went straight to the covered plate of steak I had saved for her!

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This is me…today and yesterday.. I am a patient..I am Rapunzel!

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The Adventures of Jordi and friends

Everyday is Play Day for the canine Community ….I think Jordi has a telepathic beam forever in place between the office and our #12 building of the apartment complex. Why? because #12 is where all her friends come to live…. I had planned an early (by 0800 at the latest)trip to the dog park….The Weatherman last night predicted breaking records of over 90' …and no cloud coverage….that means by 1000 am it is not worth the drive …it is too hot to play…the dogs visibly wilt and lay on the grass,which can be done at home… I rounded up Jordi and 2 of her friends….we played,,,chased and fetched tennis balls…..chilled…then thinking it time to go home…as I gathered leads etc….we all heard a hissing sound…looked out to the field..a few sprinklers came on….Jordi did not hesitate….she led the 7 other dogs in the park on a sudden sprint through the sprinklers…I happened to have my camera …which is not lining up the image of what I am seeing with what the actual lens records…frustrating...

and these are her friends…..we are lucky to have 4 dog parks within about 10 miles of us.. Izzie

Cheyenne

!9 th May 2012 How time flies….A comment I use frequently..Remember how long a school term was?….two years at least! Let me update you….as it has been a while… I am doing ok… health-wise I should be about 70 or even 80 in physical years…. I am not..it has hit very hard to have health issues thrown left ,right and centre…ahh well..I signed up for these classes…now to turn a passing grade into a beyond excellence and to reap the benefits spiritually… I am moving……same area… Wendy and I have been continuing our journey of recording our family ancestry. Last year plans for a "family reunion" were set in place. Wendy and I had been asking Mum to retell the important events of her life and who was who..who was where now.... Jenny had wanted to get together for mum's 75th Birthday ..had first mentioned it a few years ago…..Mum mentioned that she would like to visit the town where her Mother grew up. Wow… Now that was an idea… Originally,the thought was where and how to get the whole family together…changes happen…..and we are spread around the world in 4 countries,if my cousin ,Kate who lives in Paris,France is included… My Nana.. Chrissy, was born today, 94 years ago, in the fishing harbour town of Portgordon,Banffshire,Scotland.. so that is where Jenny,Wendy,myself and our Mum started out. Rich, Wendy's Husband joined us too.. He is a Gentleman and so brave to spend a few days in an all girl cottage..especially as it had been 6 years that we had been together… Her are photos….

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Events of last year....Part One...

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