Middle of the night musings

Well it's after 2:00 p.m., and I actually did get a decent night sleep, so rare for me.  My early morning appointments and times with Frankie just help me be tired by night time.  Plus, I have a bedtime med that will shut my brain off enough for me to drift off and stay asleep.  

Vickie, my heart just broke when I read your post yesterday.  I am so sorry you and Butch are where you're at right now.  I love you, and pray that God will just hold the two of you so close you can feel it.  Your tooth pain could be your sinuses under your eyes, if you have cold symptoms.  When I go to the doc for a sinus infection, they always ask me if my teeth hurt too.  Allegra D works wonders in helping me.  However, I also suggest a visit to the doc for you, and while you are there, talk about what is going on with Butch, and the lack of sleep and stress with the move.  You may need something like Ambian to help you at night for a while.

Connie, sorry your pain level is so high again.  Mine is settling into bearable these days, except my hands.  Rarely is it less than 5.  I love you, and am so happy you are living in a decent facility, and that you have a good relationship with you girls and grandkids.  

Mary, I'm sorry Jim is noncompliant with the docs.  I try so hard to do exactly what they tell me to.  You do what you feel is necessary, but keep in mind, your physical needs must come first.  

Can't remember everyone else's posts.  Been watching the Phillies finally win one.  Well, assuming they don't blow it in the ninth.  

Love you all, and pray for each of you.

Love and Hugs,

Trish

Hello Trish....I am happy to know you had a god nights sleep last night. I hope you and I both have a better night tonight!

I managed to get a good nap this afternoon. Something I rarely ever do. I sure needed it today!!

I am sorry your pain is climbing up and never less then 5. That is about as good as mine gets too. My hands have been so bad, mostly the thumbs and the next finger. It is hard to do so many things with finger pain. My right hand is worse then the left. Does your pain shoot from the base of the thumb to the tip? It just takes my breath away. I have such a hard time grasping things. I will continue to pray for you sweetie!!!

Glad your Phillies finally won!!!!!

Have a good evening...much love and lots of hugs...connie d

Of course I'm up. And boy, have I had an interesting day. 

First, the good. I did 75 minutes of exercise in the pool: 15 minutes walking before, then the arthritis class, then 15 minutes walking after. Went home, hung up my wet stuff, made lunch, fell asleep eating lunch ... woke up with salsa chicken sauce dripping off my fork. Time for a nap before work. So I put my recliner back and dozed. Next thing I knew, it was 2:50 p.m. ... time to get ready for work!

So I made a stop at the post office on the way to get a money order, then stopped off at the men's shelter to drop off Richard's mail. They let me through security even though it beeps (everyone gets scanned), I give them the mail and limp on out. Then the security guard comes out and hands it back to me. Seems Richard was kicked out yesterday; he said he wanted his computer from his stuff, but he went for his weapons (didn't know he had anything but the machete!) and he also had marijuana and K2 (synthetic pot) on him. The cops took him to the psych ward/addiction center. He'll be locked in there, I hope. At least he's not across the street from work anymore. I feel better. 

I called his mom to let her know where he was. She's happy that he's in a safe facility and maybe getting some help. I keep in touch with his mom; she's a sweet old Southern lady and I've adopted her as my Southern mom. She doesn't understand where she went wrong. I told her it's nothing she did; it's Richard. Her other sons are good boys, from what I understand (Richard hates the oldest; he used to get along with the other one, but now they're on the outs too). 

So that's how my day has gone. I'm just wrapping up the rest of the evening. I'm surprised I didn't need more caffein today. 

Vickie, you need to rest. Forget about trying to help your family. Get a nurse to come in for Butch and just nurse yourself. You are under way too much stress and your body has just shut down.

Have a good night everyone. 

Eileen...I am glad that you and R's mom have remained friends. I think you are right, you do help and need each other!! She seem like such a caring and loving lady!

YAY...the R is no longer near where you work. He needs to be in a place like a Pschy Ward/ Addiction  Center. I don't think he will ever get what he needs from either place like that. He thinks he is always right and does nothing wrong. You can't usually fix people like that. He is who he is. He has done this behavior all his life. I hope the police keep that damn machete!! Him and weapons not a good combination. I am so glad he is out of your life. I pray he stays away from his mother too. No more getting his mail...he can figure that out himself!! No contact!!

Love and hugs to you...connie d