I need to blog this because I am still trying to figure out what just happened - LOL.

With Kira's passing last week, Bruce and I concentrated on quiet time, just for us. Wednesday was his PT, so I was home. We did some errands - picking up some of the specialty batteries for his Freedom Alert, bank and a nice long ride. Thursday Erma was here and the deck stainers later, so it was home, but we had a nice dinner and enjoyed the boys at work. Friday was Bruce's first day alone, without Kira. We had some gift cards, went out to dinner - a rare event here and invited Bob as a thank you for Tuesday. We had a wonderful time, long way home and Bruce did sleep in a bit on Saturday.

Saturday we went to the beach for lunch. Something we haven't done in a long time. Sunday: grocery shop of course, Bruce treated me to breakfast and we donated some of Kira's stuff to our local no-kill shelter. We volunteer there at times, but I did pick up a tick which fortunately I found before any trouble. We ran into a small Car show and stopped and the local Farm Market.

Today was thundershowers all day and of course, I knew that and planned at home chores. After nap we paid bills, Bruce Estimmed, mail and laundry. I had made a bunch of phone calls - the longest one to get Bruce is new WC pad - that took an hour and no cushion - LOL. At that point, someone took the Sparks' shack and turned it upside down.

The kitchen clock fell off the wall. With the new paint, I had tried those non-stick hooks from 3M. When it landed, it disconnected the Freedom Alert. Now that is OK, except the Freedom Alert is announcing "on battery power" every 5 seconds! That baby was headed out the window - LOL. The Freedom Alert pulled the electrical plate off the wall. OK, am dealing with that. Got the Freedom Alert plugged into another outlet and finally accepted I will have to put a nail in the wall for the clock. The 3M hook ripped off the paint anyway. I am up on a ladder hammering in the nail, when Bruce calls from the Dining Room. The lift-down cover to the Secretary came off its hinges and was on Bruce. At that the phone rings. The phone is Bruce's PT appointment for this week, so let that go to message. Free Bruce. Finish nailing in the nail and remount the clock. Find a new screw for the Secretary hinge and get that screwed in.

Phone rings: snow removal guy and he is on his way to give us the quote. Then the Nurse from the KAFO study I was trying to get Bruce into. Study has been moved to Providence, RI. The VA there. Apparently there are a lot of Vets who qualify and that is a good thing. I personally think Bruce needs to be in a long leg brace and this is for some new ones that are available now, but you have to commit to 15 weeks and I can't see getting Bruce up there every week for that long. Phone rings: Bruce's Physiatrist - are his labs available yet? I had told her next week after we see the PCP, but guess she got the dates wrong. Snow Removal guy shows up and does a walk around with neighbor Gloria and I. Phone rings: Contractor - the ramp for the deck is ready to be installed. Bruce calls again - batteries to the Estim need replacing and his Water Pik needs recharging.

Two hours later, no dinner prepped and I am pouring a glass of wine! LOL. And I am super organized, or so I thought! I am so thankful Erma will be here tomorrow. Crazy house. Debbie