Everything is in motion for moving Evelyn back to Yachats. Lee will be installing extra hand bars in the bathroom. Mike will be helping with bed re-adjustments to a lower height. Kim will be the mover. My job is to get better. Yep, looks like some flu thing has finally settled on me. I wasContinue reading “Mom move on Friday!”
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Two Days with Mom
On Sunday and Monday I had the chance to spend several hours with my mother. Lee has been sick, Kim was working and Mike did a great job chipping in for a couple of days last week. So what happens during our time together? Basically two shifts of walking. I showed up between 9:30-10am atContinue reading “Two Days with Mom”
Happy New Year!
It was a quiet night in our home on New Year’s Eve. We ran errands during the afternoon and dined early on Vietnamese cuisine. The rain had lessened over the evening which allowed us to hear the creek roaring in our back yard. A new DVD entertained us until we moved on to PBS’s NewContinue reading “Happy New Year!”
Happy Solstice!
It’s official! At 17:47, it started the shift towards more light!!!! Granted, it will be weeks before anyone notices. The thought certainly counts! Happy Solstice & welcome Winter!
Heart Sold
Last night was the closing bid for the “Shrines and Reliquary Show” at The Arts Center. It had been delayed due to bad weather on Saturday.The event started at 4pm with people slowly trickling in after work. Staff provided wine, cheese, crackers, chips & salsa, and a few cookies. I had a great visit withContinue reading “Heart Sold”
December Birthdays
The month of December holds 4 birthdays in our family. One on the 6th, 14th and 2 on the 17th. This year is the “Threes”, 23, 53 & 83! Shannon is an honorary 43, which she was quite fond of. We celebrated in Eugene at the old house. Kim and her two oldest made itContinue reading “December Birthdays”
What do I do with Chanterelle Mushrooms?
Over the past week, my good friend Joni has passed along 2 bags full of chanterelle mushrooms. She and her partner Ed have found a new picking location loaded with these wonderful orange jewels of the forest. The have been gathering for the past two weeks, filling fridge and freezer with freshly sautéed shrooms forContinue reading “What do I do with Chanterelle Mushrooms?”
Mom’s Heart: Nov 29
Here are the updates from the Evelyn front: This week hasn’t been comfortable for her. She made a trip to Dr. B’s for a stern pep-talk on Tuesday. The doctor prescribed no tube feeding for 48hrs, then feed for one session and pull the tube Friday. Dave & I stopped by for a visit onContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 29”
Mom’s Heart: Nov 17th
Yet another feeding tube blockage. It happened last night. Lee took her in to Urgent care at 7:30am. Spent lots of time there until they were able to unblock the crusties. Then she was off to Dr. Cook’s office. He didn’t have too much to say. Prescribed more diuretics and said her rapid heart rateContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 17th”
Mom’s Heart: Nov 12
Puree of BBQ Pork anyone? The rehab facility must not have received the word about Evelyn’s food preferences. She tries to be vegetarian as much as possible. For lunch they sent over pureed BBQ pork, pureed carrots and something else non vegetarian. Kim told her to “eat her carrots” because that would probably be itContinue reading “Mom’s Heart: Nov 12”
Sticks, Stones, and Paper Stew Blog 