I forgot to mention how many ways people have found to help us. On Sunday one of our neighbors took some of our "extra" garbage and put it in another neighbor's can. We have a small regular garbage can, recycling can, and yard debris can. Lately, we have been filling all of them.
Beth was able to fly standby on an 8:20 AM flight on Monday and got home about when the boys got home from school. One of our ministers (Courtney) came at 10 on Monday to talk with Curt and about a memorial service. Nurse Linda came at noon. His blood pressure was up a little. Curt has started to use the walker around the house now. He slept all afternoon and had a few phone calls. A nurse from our Long Term Care Insurance called to do an "evaluation" over the phone. I am trying to get caught up on some Folk Club files to make mailing labels this week. It seems like I can only work in short intervals. That evening the Reistads brought another supper for us and our mutual friend, Steve Love, who had flown up from San Diego that afternoon and will return this Thursday. We hope to see him again on Thursday morning before he leaves.
This morning the Jones' came over to be with Curt while I played tennis and showered. They left after lunch. We had a couple visitors in the afternoon and phone calls all during the day (and evening). Mary Beth came about 4:30 to help him with his shower and shaving. I told her I noticed he has been having a little bloody/yellow discharge from his mouth. She looked in his mouth and said she would report it to Hospice. Linda will be coming again tomorrow. My brother and his wife are also arriving tomorrow (their plane arrives in Portland about 10:15 AM). Kathleen has arranged for more meals for us on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Angie, Maddie and Vega will be coming for a long weekend on Thursday too. I had leftover steak for supper tonight and need to make a grocery run tomorrow morning after walking with some friends. The Creightons' are going to be with Curt while I do that. Late Thursday afternoon, a caregiver is going to come over to see Curt and our situation. She is already working until 5 every day. I am still not sure when I might need extra help. Hospice is impressed with our Long Term Insurance coverage.
Thank you AGAIN to everyone!