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Hello all. Kerry had surgery today on his neck. I had them look at the MRI of his neck we had done last week and he had pressure on his spinal cord in the cervical area. This has been causing his hands to be numb and clumsy and his walking gait to point of having to be ion a walker. Glad it went smoothly given his Kung…

Hi all. Kerry still in ICU. Treating him for seizures but don’t know cause or that seizures are even showing up on EEG or brain scan. He got out of control yesterday late cussing and raving to get out and they had to sedate him. It tore me up. I can’t sleep or think with worry. Thank you for all your caring thoughts. Karla

Hi all, we are back and it was very nice, just not long enough. Lol. Kerry ended up not being put on Hospice as he doesn’t have Part A Medicare benefits as his Hospital benefits are covered under his SSI disability coverage. They do have hospice but much more stringent guidelines. He is seeing two specialists this this…

Hello all. Well looks like Glenn and I will be able to steal away tonight. Kerry seems stable this morning although I had my doubts as he slept so late this morning, which is the first time ever. Patti- So sorry for your friend’s loss, I know she was struggling with the realization of it all. Have a great visit with your…

I haven’t told Kerry and he wouldn’t understand anyway. He will be ecstatic about the oxygen tank and I hope he is safe with it. Patti- I am sure this is the best for your friend’s husband too and her. I know how she feels about not wanting to let go. I feel guilty about hiring sitters. It’s all so stressful. I remember…

Thanks Bert- any news on your Fridge? I love my LG fridge. It’s the knock-knock one with the glass door. It is cafeteria style with the double doors up top and freezer below. Hanging in there. Karla

They are putting Kerry on hospice to get him more comfortable. His pulmonary doctor said Monday his disease was progressing. I am alone with this news as Glenn left today with his cousin for an overnight trip to New Orleans. I’m okay with it as he will get the oxygen tank he’s been wanting for when he’s struggling and any…

Hello all, Keith came up Wednesday and took our dad back to Panama City for a couple doctor visits and stay at his house. It is much quieter here with just Kerry and I. It has gotten quite busy with the physical and occupational therapists coming twice a week and the nurse once a week. The therapist are really helping…

Hello all. Paula- love you wonderful family. Everyone looks so happy. Bert- You are a number one Grandma. Patti- Thanks for your kind words. The VA has been calling since we enrolled and they have social workers here that might could help me for caregivers of Veterans. I’m going to look into that too. I have not heard back…

Hello all. Kerry’s PCP is calling Home Health in and his Pulmonary Doctor is evaluating his meds again as he had a reaction to the change of meds. Jason came over and sat with them while I went to my neurologist as my face has been on fire since the thyroidectomy and the stress at home. I am having to cancel my Wisconsin…

Good morning friends. It was a rough night with Kerry with a call in to his doctor. He is so weak now he is on a walker instead of his cane. He is refusing to use the new nebulizer now too so we are back to the old one with the neb set issue. All this is draining both he and I down. His doctors nurse is supposed to be…

Bert- great news. Now the follow through! Paula Beautiful kitchen! Long night with Kerry. Karla

Good morning friends. I think the new level of thyroid medication is finally starting to kick in. I am starting to relax and not be so fatigued. Today is work on my bedroom day. Every time I clean out something in Kerry’s or my dad’s room it ends up I my room until I decide what to do with it. Lol. Diane- You and John are…

Good morning friends. Just another day in paradise at the Assisted Living facility. Kerry didn't sleep good and he is blaming it on the gabapentin from two days ago. We didn't take it last night because he said it bothered him too bad. Now the first night he slept great, could feel his fingers again and loved it. It's the…

Good morning friends. Kerry and I both feel so good this morning! He took the Gabapentin his PCP prescribed for the first time last night and says he hasn't felt his shoulder in years and his finger tips are not numb. Progress!! He also sleep over 9 hours which is wonderful for him. I was getting nervous and when in there…

Janet- Thank you so much for your kind words of support. It really means so much to me during this trying time. I finally achieved some sleep last night . I will let you know how his doctor visit goes. Bert- So sorry for the itching. You are on the hunt for the culprit. Thanks you for your comments on Facebook as well.…

Patti- I hope no one in your family or circle of friends was involved in the shooting. So sad. Karla

Good morning alll. My assised living home is fast turning into a nursing home!! My dad is having dizzyy spells and headaches and I haven't set him up with a PCP here because he has refused to go to a doctor here. I think he is finally seeing the error in his way though. Kerry is having a coughing and cold spelll too, so I…

Well, I finally have a minute or two to check in. My life has been a whirlwind since the second week of June when I brought Kerry and my dad over to live with me. Kerry was on death's door as my dad pretty much ignored his symptoms and was not even making sure he had decent meals inbetween my visits over there. Needless to…

My beautiful red haired mother. I found another photo album and box of pictures in her room. I thought I had them all. I always thought the song “Jo-lene” by Dolly Parton fit my mom. Her name was Jo, and she could have any man she wanted with that Red hair and green eyes. Lol Karls

The dining room and my mother’s room.

Patti- thanks for the tip on the honey and vinegar. I know we have honey, i do have a vaporizer I brought with me we are using. I’ll check for the other and go get some if need be. I want to start making my own salsa too. We have done better getting all the meds completed early. I have an appointment with his PCP tomorrow…

Good morning. It’s been a long week. I’m taking Kerry back to the clinic or ER today. His cough is not any better and he is unable to inhale the inhaler properly even with my aisstance. I don’t think it is getting in his lungs. He is on Levaquin, Prednisone, Albuterol inhaler and Mucanex DM. They are so resistant here to…

Good afternoon. Kerry is responding from the extensive care he got at the ER last night and the medications he is taking now. Still coughing some, but limited amount. Bless his heart it was pure scary last night when he was grasping for his breath. His Humana insurance has really came through so far. Thank you for all your…

I have been working on straighout the house from the remodeling. Stuff was piled everywhere. This is the dining room. I am taking my time as my back was already acting up. Janet- thanks for asking about Kerry. Karla

Hello, Update on Kerry, we are back at the clinic. He had a horrible night of coughing and neither one of us got any sleep. He was angry this morning and would not stay compliant to have bloodwork we had scheduled. I rescheduled it for Thursday. He is just wore out from this going on so long. I hope they do the X-ray while…

Janet- thanks for the confirmation of the use of the CBD oil. It is Charlottes web what I have. If a rheumatologist is recommending for such serious conditions, I am truly impressed. The owner of the Health Hur gave me several examples and documents of success stories and studies done on the product. She has customers that…

Hello, I knew nurse Patti would answer before I had a chance. lol. Bert- It is a cream I just bought from the Health food store where the owner is very, very knowledgeable about her products. I went in for the calcium supplements and plant based Omega 3, but saw the CBD cream and inquired about it. This store has been here…

Hello girls. Day three on drinking water and doing the treadmill done! I’ve had a lovely day. Slow morning in bed watching Bosch and sipping tea, on to the doctor and a nice lunch of yummy shrimp and side salad. Then shopping for Jason’s birthday and a green tea latte from Starbucks. Oh, and a stop at the Health Hut for…

Good morning ladies. I showed a small loss at my workshop yesterday. Point two. That’s better than the point four gain I did last month when I went to Disney. I think stepping up my water and treadmill this week may have helped too. I’m going to make sure I don’t show I don’t show a gain next week by staying on this track…