Last Thursday a caregiver (Barb Smith), recommended by a friend, came to assess our situation and for us to meet her. She is busy now, but might be able to help in an emergency (depending on the time). She also knows of some other caregivers when, and if, we need one. That night we all watched the OSU-Washington tournament basketball game. It went quite late. We decided we wanted some popcorn, so I was going to make some in our microwave popper. I said that Curt usually does that, and I would have to figure it out. Curt then hopped up with his walker and came into the kitchen to tell me what to do. Of course, he can't have any.
Friday morning the Hospice Chaplain came for a visit. Late in the morning, Angie took Maddie and Vega to get their hair cut. She then got Tom and Sharon, and they all ate at McDonald's. The girls could play there too. Linda came at noon. She warned me again about what could happen to Curt, but they really don't know what will happen. Mary Beth came at 4 to give Curt a shower. She noticed more of his confusion, sleepiness, and unsteadiness, and was concerned. We received more food - homemade spaghetti sauce with uncooked noodles, fresh Parmesan cheese and tulips; a chicken casserole; homemade vegetable soup with sour cream; and fresh fruit salad and cookies. Everything has been wonderful and we don't know how to thank everybody!
Jef arrived this morning about 9:30. He did a little yard work. The past couple days have been rainy, but the sun was out a little today. Curt is very tired. I really have to rouse him to get up and eat. He still uses the walker to the bathroom, but that is getting more unsteady. It is time to rouse him again to "eat".