Just some rambling thoughts today...
COVID
I am not contageous at this point in my covid journey. I am, however, still struggling with the recovery. It is definitely a process. Lots of ups and downs. I might feel awful when I get up and then feel worse as the day goes on. Or it may be the complete opposite. Or, like yesterday, I may feel yucky all day.
Grandson, Colton, tested positive on Monday. Other than that one day, it doesn't seem to be slowing him down. I saw him out running around and riding his bike in his yard yesterday.
All this covid fun has, unfortunately, put a hold on Leah's 3rd birthday celebration. With active Covid in the house it would not be good to go ahead with it. Our daughter was upset until I convinced her Leah won't know if we celebrate on her birthday or a week later. Having just come through Covid, Tim and I would probably be safe, but the rest of the grandparents and great-grandparents have never had it and have health issues that make them higher risk.
TIM'S APPOINTMENT
The doctor prescribed steroid pills, steroid nasal spray, and an inhaler to help Tim get over the nagging, persistent cough. As for the tiredness, they are running more blood work to check his thyroid, blood sugar, and prostate. The doctor, however, feels sure the problem is sleep apnea. They have been saying that for years. The problem has been that there was always something more urgent to take care of and Tim's reluctance. Well, with me there PUSHING everyone they finally gave him a referral. It will probably be a while before we hear from the sleep study place, though, as we are told anything like that is backed way up these days. Tim agreed because the doctor said he'd tell them Tim wants to do the home monitor rather than go to a sleep center and get all wired up.
MY JOB
Is nonexistent. After much thought, prayer, and discussing it with Tim, I called yesterday and told them I was not coming back. I'm sure there will be something that will be a better fit physically...and allow me to help out with Colton and Leah's morning school schedules so Megan can continue to work.
PROGRESS
We live in an old neighborhood. My mom's house was once the first house on her side of the street. My paternal grandparents bought it in 1932. It was already about 5 years old. It was all farmland and it is all undermined as the whole area was once filled with mines and coke ovens. City water has been here for ages. City sewage didn't arrive until the late 1980's.
Drainage was always a series of ditches and culverts. The main catch basin that all the ditches on our block drain into is at the front corner of our lot. From there it runs across the street, between the houses, and into a big basin on the next street. It's great...except when it isn't.
For the last 30 years or so, the system has often not been able to handle the heavy rains we get so regularly (it didn't used to be the case) and there is flooding. Our yard tends to be squishy all through rainy seasons (basically everything but summer) and others have outright flooding with yards under water and water in their basements.
The township received a grant to fix it this year. They built a big retention pond in a field beyond the next street and today they began digging in our yard. They are putting many new catch basins and such in the neighborhood, but I guess since ours seems to be the epicenter of the problem it's being done first.
I've been surprised at the dog's lack of interest. I expected her to bark all day. It is turning out to be a great source of entertainment for the grands, however. When I called Megan to check on how Colton was doing today I could hear them squealing and shouting with excitement in the background. (We have been waiting a long time for this...the equipment and concrete basins have been sitting in our yards for weeks!)
PHOTOS
Megan took the kids to a farm recently for pictures. It was supposed to be photos for Leah's 3rd birthday, but she did not cooperate. Not at all. Megan got one shot in which she smiled. Colton jumped in and gave her some great shots. Such a shame about the ones of Leah...it was a beautiful setting!
Gosh, but this little girl is such a hoot. She was here with Pappy the other day and asked "See my feet?" When he responded that he did, she asked, "Want to see them walk?" LOL
My word, could those children be any more photogenic? Even that first shot of Leah grabs at the heartstrings. Contest worthy, I do believe.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you cut the strings at the care facility before things became worse -- physically, I mean. Gotta believe, there's a better fit waiting. Somewhere, right? The monitor sounds like a great alternative; wish it were around when my son had to have his done. I'm praying y'all get answers sooner rather than later!
Those are some great photos of the kids. Lots to process in your realm... giving up the job is a good thing. Covid - darn it will it ever leave us alone? Hope Tim gets the monitor soon. Joe had a CPAP and it made such a difference for him. Hugs! xo
ReplyDeleteI am relieved for your sake that you have decided to give up the job. I know there will be better things waiting for you around the corner. Just be patient and wait on the Lord to show you. Meanwhile, get your strength back! This covid thing has been a nasty bug for many people and it does take a while to get over. No sense in rushing things. let me know how Tim's sleep test goes. I know I need to do that but have been reluctant because I am claustrophobic and don't want to wear that thing...but I know I need it. We shall see. I love the photos of the kiddos. They are precious, even Leah's crying one. So cute. Glad you are getting the water issue taken care of in your neighborhood. I'm sure it will makes things much pleasanter, especially when it rains. Take care my friend.
ReplyDeleteMy friend, I support your decision to opt out of that job. Physically it was not a good fit, and you will need to take it easy as your recover from Covid. The tiredness hangs on! Those littles are precious!!!! Beautiful photos! And the little birthday girl is adorable. Peyton always disliked having her photo taken!!!! Take it easy, and have a cozy day!
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