Have to report on my birthday (67) yesterday, Sept 1. It was a good uneventful day. I didn’t want John to make me a Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting, but I did want two presents. One was a squeaky toy and a rawhide chew for the puppy, Rhu. He now has a name, and a neat toy hamburger he loves. He can jump up on the sofa along with it and settle down for a nap with his mom, John, or an aunt.
John put in more time digging for the bottom of the stand pipe where the leak is suspected. He then went to the pasture to mow old grass, roses, and other nasty weeds, and ended up getting a stick caught under the drive-belt. Apparently the belt and the stick both fought gallantly until they both died. The mower quit moving forward when the friction and heat stretched the belt. So, yet something else to fix.
Birthday afternoon at the hospital out-patient clinic was delightful. They were all attentive and everyone on the staff came by to wish me a happy birthday. They had a little snuggle bear on my pillow for me to have and take home. There was a milkshake ready with extra protein and supplements. All went well, and they changed the dressing on my PICC (has to be done once a week). It is nice to be able to report nice things.
Today is Thursday and was another great day. We got my other present I requested when John got a haircut from the lady who has done my hair cuts since I arrived in town in 1988. I normally do John’s hair, but was unable in the past few months and his hair was beginning to look like Einstein’s.
Then I went to play fiddle and sing at a nursing home and had another good hour.
Finally, left there in time to get to my infusion, which again went smoothly.
That’s all, but wanted to give you some good news for a change.