Tuesday 6 Oct 2009

Today is Gary's day but Gary is still drugged by extra pain meds he took last night while I wake up this morning (Gary was so "busy" last night and got the hot bath at 1:00 AM.. to trying find out the way to feel better with his back, poor boy....).

Since he was still snoring when I get up, I decided to take care of dad today, instead of him. As soon as I get in the car at 7:30 am, I called Dad "I will be there in 10 minutes". He said :"I won't be ready within 10 minutes, give me 15 -20". I said fine.

When I arrived the condo I called him "I am here. Just walk out whenever you are ready". He sounds upset at me "I already told you that give me 15-20 minutes!!". I answered: "That's why I am calling you WHENEVER YOU ARE READY! Take your time."

We went to McDonald for breakfast. He does not need anything to buy, then I bought a bag of grapes for him.

Monday, October 5, 2009

Sheryl and I caught up with Dad and took him out to dinner tonight. I had a $25 card for Chilis; so we decided to take him there. On the way there, we passed by the Centerville corporate offices where Dad pointed and said, I have a bill to pay; I need to go there.

I reminded him that he and I did that last week. To save face, he backed off and said that he had received another bill even though he was paid up through November as a result of the last visit. So, he's doing better; but is still struggling with his short term memory.

He also told Sheryl and I that he has nearly decided to purchase a new vehicle. Our response was silence (which I think is best when he makes a statement like that.)

We enjoyed Chilis and then took Dad to Walmart to get some headache meds and dogfood for us. Dad is still blown away by Jeffrey R. Holland's talk (as are we).