Nov. 18, 2010

Only saw Bill for about five minutes yesterday. Ran in long enough to leave some 3-ply Kleenes (finally) and a small pkg. of Whoppers. Ran into Saginaw with Daniel to check out a couple Goodwill shops. Had a few extra minutes, so stopped at Covenant and picked up the bag of clothes they forgot to send with him.
Today they had Thanksgiving Dinner for the second floor at the Facility. I hadn't planned to go, but changed my mind and went up. He had refused to go to the dining room--was too tired and wanted to sleep. When I walked in I told him he had to go eat with me, but he whined a little and said he didn't even want to eat. An aide and I went down and got meals for both of us. For someone who wasn't hungry, and wanted to sleep, he sure cleaned up pretty well. We had turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce (the good stuff--all ground up), delicious rolls, green bean casserole and pie. I chose apple for both of us. Never have figured out whether he likes that or pumpkin better. I DO know that peach is usually his favorite. Probably because it is so seldom available. :-) I had heard someone mention chocolate cream, but that was all gone by the time I got there.
They worked him for two hours this morning in rehab. I'm going to check and see what the possibility is of shorter sessions. Gosh, for months he hasn't stayed awake, let alone moved for two hours at a time.
Rose (used to come stay with Bill) is coming over tomorrow to clean up the bathrooms and kitchen. Folks will just have to ignore the rest of the place. Did get all the bills paid tonight--on time I think (and hope). Now, it's time for B.T. and Tilly. Poor Buster, I haven't walked him for two days. Will try to fit that in tomorrow.