Hello again
So I am down to 2 two packs of smokes a week now. I smoke more during the day, waiting for buses, than on my way home. If I time it right, I may smoke one 1 cigarette on my way home.That is when I get off my last bus for the walk home. Then I may have one more before I go to bed.
Well the outbreak is still in full force. And residents are being kept in their room to contain the contaminant from spreading. They aren't taking into consideration that I am a carrier and have already spread the contaminant all over the place. Stomach flu. It is okay I do say. I am not sick, nor is mom and I don't think either of us will become ill.
I have no spleen so my immune system is already compromised to begin with,. I am just not getting sick ( I am outside allot) and I feed mom a very healthy diet. Mom is just getting bored of having to stay in her room and sit in the chair. Which is better. Mom being in bed all day, for the duration of this outbreak or getting her up and dressed. Even though she remains in her room. I think the latter. As long as they, either have the stereo on or the TV. Not as it was today,. Mom is just sitting there with nothing on to keep her entertained.
It is a ghost town on the floor. Sparse Today there were four people in the dinning hall, up from two yesterday. And these residents are not sure of what to make of it. Very quiet.
Now mom, besides, being bored is happy. I am not sure how she is when I am not their, but she is all smiles when I arrive.
We had dinner and then I put her to bed. I can't have her sitting in her chair for 20 minutes, especially after her dinner and dessert. At this point all mom wants to do is go to bed. And I accommodate her. This way by the time the care aid comes to change her, we are already finished her nightly spa treatment. I go an do the dishes and when I return all mom wants to do at this point is hold my hand while she falls asleep. She has already had a neck massage and foot massage. Lotions and hand cream.
Now I am still not to impressed and I am having to spend allot of time trying to find someone to assist me with this situation concerning the form that needs to be signed. I need to have it returned to the advocate by the 18th.
I am not doing well, but I will never let mom see or know about it. She has enough to deal with without hearing about my problems. So when I arrive I put on a smile. It isn't difficult, since I want to be their and enjoy every minute of it. This is what I do, I take care of mom. I miss her each night. I look forward to bringing a smile to her face each day.
GOD bless and good night
Kristopher Schmuland
