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Morning out with “the New Barry”….
Ok, again…I am not picking on him. He is totally aware of my posts. This blog was the idea of a physician, we both see…to help us adjust to the “New Us”.
1. While at the hospital for a few tests this morning. I realized it is getting hard to tell if my hubby is pulling my leg or if he has truly lost his filter, since the stroke. When we go to get onto the elevator, he starts talking into the hole left in front when the door is open. Saying, “hello down there.” There was an older couple on there with us, the wife had quite a grip on her husbands arm. Are we becoming the ‘crazy couple’ people will be afraid to go out to dinner with?
2. Then we get to the grocery store. We reach the ‘evaporated milk’, Barry proceeds to start shaking the cans and saying “There is still milk in there.” I just kept going….What do you do?????
I tried to sleep in, but……
Do you have those days when life appears to start earlier than usual? Miss Maggie decided that I needed to be up as soon as Barry went to the office this morning. The crazy dog hopped in the bed, licked my check and started quietly grumbling. As I did not respond, she got louder. I figured why fight the mutt’s need for company and got up…..It is now 4 hours later and I still need caffeine…….I forgot, I gave the stuff up, guess I need a nap…Hope everyone has a beautiful, bless day!
Coffee, anyone? Even the dog?
While making breakfast this morning, I handled the coffee while Barry did the eggs. When I handed him a cup, ” I stated he may want to let it cool a little”. He starts talking about being sure to give Maggie’s to her cold. Puzzled, I asked, “Are you asking me to make the dog, Maggie, a cup of coffee or did I miss something? He said, “You didn’t, but I think I did.” He, of course, was talking about the egg he was about to cook for her.
I have got to remember to get his attention before I start talking. I will sometimes wonder if his “selective hearing” is in overdrive. Who knows?
Did you know Waffle House has it’s own trash service?
OK, I posted a couple of Barry’s wacky moments. It is only fair I add a few of mine. Along with my left-sided vision being effected, my distance vision likes to play tricks on me.
A friend and I were riding down a local 2-lane highway, about 6 cars ahead of us was a garbage truck. It clearly had a big sign across the back, in bright yellow and black. At that distance, I would have sworn it said ‘Waffle House’. I made this statement, “Oh look, Waffle House has their own garbage company. That’s a new one.” The friend I was with laughed so hard, I thought she would wet herself. As we drew closer, the truck was clearly marked “CAUTION” in nice big, bright letters. Boy did I feel nutty….
I guess at any age your eyes can play tricks on you, brain tumor or not….
Shopping Trip and realistic photos……
Ok……I need to explain a few things…..I, Jill, can no longer see well to the left. looking forward, I’m fine, I have to physically turn to see to the left. Barry’s stroke affected his left side, so he has minimal trouble with his vision on the left.
Soooooooooo….let me tell you about a few crazy shopping trips……..I, Jill was browsing a rack at Ross when I felt like a woman near me was getting a little pushy and getting very close. With my balance issues, I enjoy my personal space. When I turned to the left, thinking I’ll just go to the other side and let her have it, I realized the pushy lady was a photo on the end-cap. Boy, did I feel silly!
Barry will not usually tell me about this kind of thing, but he had a similar experience at Walgreen’s. When changing aisles, he passed a life-size cardboard Taylor Swift and said “Excuse me, ma’am!” and stepped out-of-the-way. As he was passing the figure, he realized it wasn’t real. He looked around to see if any one had witnessed his faux paux, then went on his way.
Life with Mom…..
My mother lives with us. For emergencies, we bought a wireless doorbell for her room. She can ring the bell for help at night. This morning, I was doing my morning care routine, when the doorbell started ringing over and over. OK, I’m thinking she is hurt or sick and needs help NOW! We collided at the laundry room door. She thought we were ringing the bell and needed her.
While doing her “morning thing”, she sat her notebook on top of the bell. I was wide awake now, with everyone else. We had a big breakfast and got our Saturday going…..
One of those moments………
While in an appointment with Barry yesterday, a comment was made that tickled Dr. T.
Since the stroke, Barry’s INR (blood clotting factor) has been unstable. This has meant several trips to the local hospital lab. I tease Barry that one of the lab-techs is sweet on him. It relaxes him a little, since hospitals can make him tense.
While in with Dr. T., I asked Barry, “Did your girlfriend draw your blood today?” Dr. T. almost fell out of her chair giggling. She said you two are”cute” and left the room quickly. It was one of those moments….
At 5:26am and this is where I wish I was
IF ONLY…….
Ok, it’s 4am and I am hurting so bad……
I am kinda lost as to what is going on right now, but I am discovering misery this fine morning. I can’t wait until a decent hour rolls around so that I can ruin a doctors weekend. I have tried everything from drugs to ice to a heating pad and can still not lay down.
Men out there, be glad you do not have to deal with female body parts when they are not functioning properly (I am not talking about what all of your minds went to). I would not discuss such on a blog. Although I can say I wouldn’t want to deal with pain in male body parts either. I am positive there are pains out there I can never understand or want to. I can be extremely sympathetic.
All of you that are out there sound asleep in la la land, grab a little snooze for me. I’m sure about 1am, I’ll be nodding off. Hope everyone had a wonderful night of rest! Please save a little for me………
Two Rights Attempting To Make A Left! 
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