My darling sister came, last minute, for the weekend. Always a treat. She is re-educating for a new career and her oldest is home for the holidays from college, so I appreciate her taking the time to come for an overnight.

As usual, she brought enough food for months. And we enjoyed a lot of sister time. One of the benefits of Bruce going to bed so early. I had been taking time out from my work to do those errands that Bruce can not share in. Last week, I had three stops and left him at work. His boss was thrilled to see him and said Debbie, any time. But that WC in and out of the truck can be exhausting. Some days you just want to get the work done and others it is nice to do it together. One of Bruce's friends offered her husband to sit, but the husband did not offer-lol. Anyway with Mary here I was able to get the big shop done at BJs.

Six month check up with Neuro today. The Neuro needed an update on the Baclofen pump trial and surgeon. After we talked for a bit, he told Bruce he thought the pump was the answer for Bruce. I said while I would do whatever was best for Bruce, I was not willing to pay for major surgery if Bruce was not willing to do the work required afterward. I have said this to Bruce several times over the past two months. The Doctor thought about it for a bit and said "Bruce, she is right. While I feel this is the best answer for you, I will tell you, when you come for your next appointment after the pump is inserted and tuned, I do not want to see that WC!" Now he has it from the Pro!

New Year's Resolutions: Safety issues here at home: relocating the phones so Bruce can get to one in an emergency. I had moved them off to far corners when making room for the WC and now realize he can't get to one easily if he needs to. I am leaving him alone more as I am trying to cut back on caregiver hours. Safety card in my wallet, that says if you are in my wallet, someone needs to get to my home. Back up plans for Bruce if I am hospitalized and my Executor needs to get here and sort things out. Safety Deposit Box and further financial savings by removing Bruce from the auto insurance, auto club, etc. Increasing my work hours so I can get back on their Health Insurance and cancel my private pay.

Happy New Year to all. And may we all find some peace and happiness.