The New Normal

Hi everyone. It has been awhile. We are getting used to a new routine at home. New medicines, nurse visits, and new couch and chair to add to the hospice recliner. Nancy needed a different couch to rest better. She says naps are more comfortable.

Days are much shorter. Nancy gets up later and very slowly. Still dressing daily but it takes lots of effort. Then down the stairs with Sue guiding the way. Ahhh, breakfast. What would one do with out graham crackers and milk, medicines and shots. Little apple juice or boost. Then its time for a nap or a little dance before a nap.
Somedays lunch does not happen as breakfast is not finished until lunch. Somedays it does. Ahhh graham crackers and milk. Flexibility is important in this house.
Dinner we try to eat a bit of veggies and meat. If recommended portion size is the size of a fist we are at 3/4 of a fist but still eating. Gooooooo Nancy!  More medicine.
Evening is a bit of tv and then up to bed between 8-9. More medicine.

The good news on the medicine is it does manage the pain and mood swings very well.  No troubles sleeping. Now who knew that pooping would be a big event in our lives. Sad Sad Sad but we still laugh at it all and celebrate each time!

Enough. On to the really fun stuff. We did get out for a little ride to look at fall colors. Quite beautiful.


We also got out for flu shots. Not beautiful.  But the hot chocolate treat at Caribou after was delicious.
We had a massage. Nancy had healing touch done.  Sue represented us serving at Loaves and Fishes

Most important was we voted. Went to the government center on a warm and sunny day. Its over for us. Now Sue says to the 80 million callers, Thanks, we voted and take our names off your list.
Less than two weeks and it really is over.

We have many  had special visitors. Nephew Scott and new wife Leslie came the weekend after their wedding. Since we could not make it to the wedding  where Nancy was supposed to be a first dance with Scott the sweet hearts brought the dance to us. It was special to watch and brought tears to Sue and Leslie.
By the way we did attend the wedding via FaceTime thanks to Tim Wildermuth. It was great.






We have enjoyed the company of Jill and Miriam (Phoenix) who always fill the house with laugher.
Leslie ( NY), Nancy's friend from high school filled the house with good memories.
Toni (here) gave us big hugs. She will be  heading to CA soon.
Sally and Steve from Florida. Lots of great chatting about where they should settle in retirement. We voted Italy.
Kae and Char brought flowers and more great memories.



 Lynx lost so no championship this year. Next year is around the corner. Go Lynx

So remember celebrate each day and know that you are in our hearts.
Nancy and Sue
 PS:
Dance!