Sunday, July 29, 2012

RUSS WEEKEND UPDATE

Colby and I both survived me working a full week. I even went in for a couple hours last night while his night nurse was here to get some work caught up. Also going in tomorrow to help, just for 3 hours though. And, as the case is with many of you all these days, the money is already spent. Mama needs to get her butt to the eye dr and get new contacts. I'm way overdue. Also need to get to the dentist for a routine visit and cleaning. Way overdue for that also, but no need to rush, especially since I hate it with a passion. We'll tackle the eye dr first, it's the lesser of the 2 evils.

Went out to dinner with some friends Friday night. Then the storms rolled through, and the electricity in the restaurant went out. Oh great. Not only that, we were eating at Clucker's on the River. There was a free concert across the street on the River Stage. So when the rain hit, everyone went running for cover, i.e., heading into the restaurant. Within just a few minutes it was 142 degrees in there. Sent a text to Colby's nurse to check on things, she says they have no electric at home. Some of Colby's equipment runs on a charge and some doesn't. The good news is we have a battery backup. The bad news is the battery backup was with me in the back of the van. By the time I got home, the power was back on. It went out again but only for about 15 minutes or so. Never a dull moment.

Yesterday was our lazy day. I did as little as possible. Colby sat up in his power chair and worked on his eye gaze. He has finally made a decision on the color for his new wheelchair. He chose platinum silver several times. That's the one he chose originally, also, so silver it is. That was our excitement for the day I think. That and working at the hospital on a Saturday night, woo hoo, such party animals we are.  

Today I was determined to get something around here done. Did just a few chores. Got the sheets on our beds changed. Did 2 loads of laundry. Cleaned out the fridge, it was super nasty. Counted up the final total from the benefit. The Women of the Moose's comedy night fundraiser featuring Mike Armstrong, who is freakin' hilarious by the way, raised a little over $3400.00 for our "get a newer/better van" fund!! Thank you to all who donated in any way.

My sweet dad came over tonight and grilled out steaks. My t-bone was ginormous. I'll be eating on that for supper tomorrow, too. Besides watching some of the Olympics, that's our weekend in a nutshell. Colby's night nurse is here now. She helped me finish getting Colby ready for bed. Good night everyone. Mama needs her beauty sleep. Lots and lots of beauty sleep lol.

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