Joe slept pretty well on Saturday night, after the choking scare. He was only up a few times for a drink of water. The new, smaller bi-pap device is working out very well. His nose abrasion is healing over very nicely at this point.
The day shifter today was me! It was a light visiting day, but that's OK. Joe's sister, Jane, came over mid-day and brought Dan a newspaper so he could complete a homework assignment. Thanks for stopping to pick that up! I had called to let her know that Joe's neurologist, Dr. Quinlan, had called the day before to arrange an at home visit for today. I asked Jane if she wanted to be here to ask questions. The doctor, who is actually in a wheelchair, came mid-afternoon and spent over an hour talking to and examining Joe. He is a very nice and gentle man. We like him a lot. We got more questions answered, and he always has ideas for some of the hurdles we've run into now that Joe is paralyzed. He really liked our set up in the great room for Joe's care with the bed placement, all the supplies and seating for guests. He gave us an "A".
Our friend, Pat, who is now our night shifter came by early evening to begin helping with Joe's care. Most of the day was pretty quiet. Joe took a few naps, and I tried to catch up with bill paying, paperwork, etc. I never did get my nap. I find that when I do get the opportunity to get extra sleep, I tend to stay awake thinking about all the things I still have to do. When I go to bed later, I'm so exhausted that I have no issues with falling and staying asleep. Does that make sense?
Thanks to all of you who are in the dinner meal rotation. The food that has been brought by all of you is certainly appreciated. It makes it so much easier to get things done when I don't have to think about food prep myself.
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