Today, after talking to the Doctor, three Social Workers and nurses, I took their advise and went over to Good Shepard Care Center and toured the special unit they have. I decided that that was the best place to transfer Paul to. I have been running into a brick wall every where I have gone. His condition has declined so fast the last few weeks, it has been hard to take it all in. None of the places I was going to the past week or so could possibly provide the level of care he now needs.
On my tour at Good Shepard, which is next door to Hospice of the Valley, I was very pleased and comforted that they have all that he will need and the feeling there is very much as at the Hospice.
He will remain under Hospice of the Valley also. I am so glad, they are just unbelievable.
They will start all the paper work tomorrow. The girl from Good Shepard is going over to Hospice first thing in the morning and visit with Paul and get all his records and filled in by the Doctor and Nurses as to his care needs and all. She will then call me and let me know when they will transfer him. It could even be tomorrow but, more likely Friday.
I feel a bit relieved tonight. I will be more so when he is settled in and comfortable. The nurse at Hospice of the Valley said they will all miss him, he is so nice. YES HE IS!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
How Wonderful - FAMILY
Started the day with a call from one of the Social Workers at the Hospice saying the Doctor had seen Paul this morning and that he is ready to be transferred to a Group Home. I told her that was great but, we don't have a place for him yet and I was waiting on some addresses from Jo Ann, an other Social Worker. She said she didn't know that but would get hold of her and see what is happening. That is the last I have heard from her.
I then kept waiting for a call from her and a call from one of the Brethren that was going to let me know when today, they were going over to Paul's to give him a blessing, so I could be there. And, waiting for Jose to call be and let me know when he was coming to pick up his Quarterly Reports.
Not until about 4:30pm Jose call said he was now on his way over. Shortly after he left I got a call from our Home Teacher saying he had not made it over to see Paul yesterday, his car broke down. Then I got a call from the other Brother saying he had not been about to get with anyone to go with him to give Paul a blessing either and would try again tomorrow. And all this time Paul had still not had a blessing he had asked for yesterday. I was really let down. Now what!
I kind of prayed about it and call Elaine's house. Lloyd answered, Elaine was not there. So, I told him about the situation and asked would he be possibly willing to come out and give Paul a blessing.
He was so sweet. As soon as Elaine got home he had her call me and get directions. Just as soon as they were finished eating Lloyd, Elaine, Sarah and Jacob all came and visited with us at the Hospice and Lloyd gave him a beautiful Blessing. Paul was so pleased. I know it meant a lot to him. In the blessing Lloyd mentioned that we would fine a good Home for him. I was so relived too.
It is so wonderful to have Family. I am so grateful for each and every member. And how special to have such a fine and good new priesthood holder in the family. I have a lot to be thankful for.
I then kept waiting for a call from her and a call from one of the Brethren that was going to let me know when today, they were going over to Paul's to give him a blessing, so I could be there. And, waiting for Jose to call be and let me know when he was coming to pick up his Quarterly Reports.
Not until about 4:30pm Jose call said he was now on his way over. Shortly after he left I got a call from our Home Teacher saying he had not made it over to see Paul yesterday, his car broke down. Then I got a call from the other Brother saying he had not been about to get with anyone to go with him to give Paul a blessing either and would try again tomorrow. And all this time Paul had still not had a blessing he had asked for yesterday. I was really let down. Now what!
I kind of prayed about it and call Elaine's house. Lloyd answered, Elaine was not there. So, I told him about the situation and asked would he be possibly willing to come out and give Paul a blessing.
He was so sweet. As soon as Elaine got home he had her call me and get directions. Just as soon as they were finished eating Lloyd, Elaine, Sarah and Jacob all came and visited with us at the Hospice and Lloyd gave him a beautiful Blessing. Paul was so pleased. I know it meant a lot to him. In the blessing Lloyd mentioned that we would fine a good Home for him. I was so relived too.
It is so wonderful to have Family. I am so grateful for each and every member. And how special to have such a fine and good new priesthood holder in the family. I have a lot to be thankful for.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Pretty Sunday
The weather today was really nice. The wind calmed down and it was a bit cooler. Sacrament Mtg. was really good. The spirit was so strong. It felt so good to be there. After Sacrament I didn't stay, the Hospice had called earlier and said that Paul was a bit confused and wanting someone to come over from the Church. Before I left I arranged for our Home Teacher to come and see him and two of the High Priests are going over tomorrow and offer a blessing.
When I got there he did seem a bit uneasy. He couldn't relax. I asked if he would like me to read some scriptures to him. He really like that idea. Thank goodness I had them with me. So I read for quite some time, until my throat hurt. But that seemed to help. He was more relaxed and wanted to sleep. I am so grateful for the Scriptures. I love them too. So we were both comforted.
When I got there he did seem a bit uneasy. He couldn't relax. I asked if he would like me to read some scriptures to him. He really like that idea. Thank goodness I had them with me. So I read for quite some time, until my throat hurt. But that seemed to help. He was more relaxed and wanted to sleep. I am so grateful for the Scriptures. I love them too. So we were both comforted.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
A Nice Day
Today was a nice day. I woke up filling really rested and not in a hurry, so I did some cleaning, after breakfast and then went to visit Paul. The nurse said he had been doing good. He is eating well. That is a good sign she said. We visited for a short while. It's hard to have much of a conversation, he forgets what he was saying. So I read to him from a book I had with me I had been reading. He really liked that, we talked about it a bit.
He then complained about his head ache getting really bad. So I went to tell the nurse, she was great. She said he had had one earlier but the Tylenol was probably not strong enough. So, she was back in his room in a few short minutes with something stronger. She didn't want him uncomfortable.
She and I visited for a short while and he was off to sleep. Looking just fine.
I am so grateful for them there at Hospice of the Valley.
I then went over for a few minutes to see Mary from next door to see how she was doing up at Boswell Hosp. Bless her heart she look awful. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with so much black and blue on their face. She said it didn't hurt, thank goodness. She seemed to be in good spirits and will be going home to her eldest daughters house for a few weeks tomorrow.
When I got home I finished the Quarterly Reports for Jose. I have been doing his books for about 10 -12 years now. I sure didn't think I would be still doing them. But it's kinda fun to know I still can do it.
It's been a nice day!
He then complained about his head ache getting really bad. So I went to tell the nurse, she was great. She said he had had one earlier but the Tylenol was probably not strong enough. So, she was back in his room in a few short minutes with something stronger. She didn't want him uncomfortable.
She and I visited for a short while and he was off to sleep. Looking just fine.
I am so grateful for them there at Hospice of the Valley.
I then went over for a few minutes to see Mary from next door to see how she was doing up at Boswell Hosp. Bless her heart she look awful. I don't think I have ever seen anyone with so much black and blue on their face. She said it didn't hurt, thank goodness. She seemed to be in good spirits and will be going home to her eldest daughters house for a few weeks tomorrow.
When I got home I finished the Quarterly Reports for Jose. I have been doing his books for about 10 -12 years now. I sure didn't think I would be still doing them. But it's kinda fun to know I still can do it.
It's been a nice day!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Knocking on Doors Again
Laura and I went out today visiting possible Group Homes for Paul. We found a "Yes" home but, they don't except Mercy Care residents. Then we found a "no". They were just not qualified to care for someone at the level Paul is at. And then we found a "possible".
We were hoping to get the list that Hospice of the Valley recommended, but they didn't email it to me yet. After I dropped Laura home, I just crashed. I am so grateful for Laura, she is so sweet to take time to go with me. It is hard trying to find the right place like that. I don't know what I would do if I had to go alone.
I spoke with Jo Ann the Social Worker at the Hospice and told her I was concerned about finding a home for him in time for when they want to transfer him out. Her answer was not to worry they won't kick him out in the street. They will work with us.
I am grateful for that.
I will head over to see him in the morning. I will try to go see my neighbor Mary from next door, she took a bad fall and is in Boswell Hospital with a broken elbow -- poor lady. I'll be getting her mail and papers until she is home again.
We were hoping to get the list that Hospice of the Valley recommended, but they didn't email it to me yet. After I dropped Laura home, I just crashed. I am so grateful for Laura, she is so sweet to take time to go with me. It is hard trying to find the right place like that. I don't know what I would do if I had to go alone.
I spoke with Jo Ann the Social Worker at the Hospice and told her I was concerned about finding a home for him in time for when they want to transfer him out. Her answer was not to worry they won't kick him out in the street. They will work with us.
I am grateful for that.
I will head over to see him in the morning. I will try to go see my neighbor Mary from next door, she took a bad fall and is in Boswell Hospital with a broken elbow -- poor lady. I'll be getting her mail and papers until she is home again.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
As Paul Rests
I went to the Hospice Unit this morning to catch the Social Worker there. She is a very busy person, I waited most of the morning. Paul was resting fairly comfortable. He wasn't very interested in visiting, he just wanted to rest. However, every 10 - 15 minutes he would call out to make sure I was still in his room, then he would go back to sleep.
When I did get to meet with Jo Ann, his Social Worker she was marvelous. She explained to me more about Paul's illness and what was happening. Then we talk about where he should be transferred to. We both agree that the right Group Home that can take care of him from now on with no need to move him again would be the best. She offered to get some names and addresses of places close by that Hospice has worked with. I was to call his case worker with Mercy Care and let her know what was going on and that I was working with Jo Ann up at Hospice of the valley and that is where the doctor had him transferred to.
I did and was very surprised when Marie called me right back this time when she heard who was having me call her. Marie was very pleasant and emailed me a list of Group Homes close by that were in her files. She suggested somethings to be sure to look for in the Home and wished me good luck. I double checked with the big list she sent weeks ago, that was not very helpful, there was not a single duplicate. This one was were very helpful.
whoops... I was just surprised by my security alarm going off and the dogs barking. We are getting gusts of winds and I thought that it might have pulled on the patio door. I got it turned off and then called the security people, they were very nice. It turned out to be the front door was blow just a jar. The lights were out in that room and I didn't see it. But most important the screen door was still very secure and everything was fine. The security people helped me reset the alarm and all is well.
Tomorrow Laura has said she will go with me to look at the Homes that are possibilities. I feel like things are going to be all right. I'm hope full for tomorrow.
When I did get to meet with Jo Ann, his Social Worker she was marvelous. She explained to me more about Paul's illness and what was happening. Then we talk about where he should be transferred to. We both agree that the right Group Home that can take care of him from now on with no need to move him again would be the best. She offered to get some names and addresses of places close by that Hospice has worked with. I was to call his case worker with Mercy Care and let her know what was going on and that I was working with Jo Ann up at Hospice of the valley and that is where the doctor had him transferred to.
I did and was very surprised when Marie called me right back this time when she heard who was having me call her. Marie was very pleasant and emailed me a list of Group Homes close by that were in her files. She suggested somethings to be sure to look for in the Home and wished me good luck. I double checked with the big list she sent weeks ago, that was not very helpful, there was not a single duplicate. This one was were very helpful.
whoops... I was just surprised by my security alarm going off and the dogs barking. We are getting gusts of winds and I thought that it might have pulled on the patio door. I got it turned off and then called the security people, they were very nice. It turned out to be the front door was blow just a jar. The lights were out in that room and I didn't see it. But most important the screen door was still very secure and everything was fine. The security people helped me reset the alarm and all is well.
Tomorrow Laura has said she will go with me to look at the Homes that are possibilities. I feel like things are going to be all right. I'm hope full for tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Short Visit
I waited until late afternoon to see Paul today. He was very contented. Obviously very comfortable compared to his bed at Immanuel. It's a wood looking hospital bed. They had adjusted it and tucked him in with four pillows. He sounded every happy to see me and said he was feeling fine. He did ask for something to eat. I knew it was not too far off before they would feed him. He had a class of cranberry juice on his tray, so I asked him if he would like some of that. He was very happy at that suggestion. After a good size drink, he said he hoped I wouldn't mined, but he wanted to go to sleep now.
This seems to be his major activity, sleeping. I am sure that the move yesterday was quite a lot for him.
I talked to the Doctor and discussed if he felt that with him so weak and needing so much help if I should have him in a similar care facility. His response was "no". He felt most definitely that there are a number of Group Homes near by that are even better at this remaining time in his life. I am having doubts about the Group Home I have had picked out. There has been such a large decline in him that I didn't for see this soon. So I am meeting with his Social Worker tomorrow morning to discuss this and get some more guidance.
Maybe I really was not suppose to get him in that other Group Home after all. And maybe that has been the answer to my prayers and I was just not seeing it. I feel like I need to redirect my prayers tonight. I am so thankful for knowing I can go to my Father in Heaven and know he is listening. I will try to listen more careful.
This seems to be his major activity, sleeping. I am sure that the move yesterday was quite a lot for him.
I talked to the Doctor and discussed if he felt that with him so weak and needing so much help if I should have him in a similar care facility. His response was "no". He felt most definitely that there are a number of Group Homes near by that are even better at this remaining time in his life. I am having doubts about the Group Home I have had picked out. There has been such a large decline in him that I didn't for see this soon. So I am meeting with his Social Worker tomorrow morning to discuss this and get some more guidance.
Maybe I really was not suppose to get him in that other Group Home after all. And maybe that has been the answer to my prayers and I was just not seeing it. I feel like I need to redirect my prayers tonight. I am so thankful for knowing I can go to my Father in Heaven and know he is listening. I will try to listen more careful.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Paul Was Transported Today
I received a call at 9:am this morning from the Hospice Nurse saying that the Doctor was called last night and place an order to have him transferred to a higher level care unit. Hospice made arrangements for him to be transferred to the Hospice of the Valley Center at Good Shepard Care Facility. Hospice of the Valley owns a wing of the large building.
He was scheduled to be picked up from 12: to 1:pm. It didn't give me much time to get his apartment cleaned out, and packed up. A dear friend from Church Ruth came over and helped so much.
She made sure all the pictures were package and saved into a box. He had a lot of clothes that he has grown out of or were comfortable for him. Those are going into boxes to take to Deseret Ids, I 'm leaving all the furniture. Most of it were pieces I picked in garage sales and others gave me. I have no need for them. They will except them as a charity donation and they will take care of removing them where they want.
The Transporter showed up right at 12;30 pm We had maded up a big bag filled with clothes and peronal needs to take with him, we hand carried them to the car.
As he was being place in his wheel chair in the transport 3 of his nicest care giver each had to give him a be hug and tell him to be a good boy. He loved it. Then as we left to back up stairs to get the rest of his things in my car, the three girls got in the elevator with me and all began to cry and saying how much they were going to miss him and what a sweet, kind, thoughtful man he was.
When I was able to go over to the hospice to see how he was doing really fine. They talk to him a lot. And I got to see how they get him up from the bed, it takes two Strong People just to get him turned and onto the bed chair. They said that he can eat some food a Little bit himself but needs the silver wear put in his hand for him, He can't hold a glass by himself. They are offering him food when every he says he is hungry even if it's a couple spoons of peaches or pears or applesauce. I did alert them of his love for pumpkin pie.
I am ancients to meet with his doctor and really get an accounting of his declining I am getting now concerned that the Group Home may not be able to provide the level of care he is now needing.
If Paul dozin't complain and says he is unhappy in this unit. That makes it a different story. I wouldn't feel bad and have him in a high level Care Unit. Of cause I will have to see what may happen to the cost.
I must say I feel comfort about where he is at for now and not getting calls about his latest fall,
He was scheduled to be picked up from 12: to 1:pm. It didn't give me much time to get his apartment cleaned out, and packed up. A dear friend from Church Ruth came over and helped so much.
She made sure all the pictures were package and saved into a box. He had a lot of clothes that he has grown out of or were comfortable for him. Those are going into boxes to take to Deseret Ids, I 'm leaving all the furniture. Most of it were pieces I picked in garage sales and others gave me. I have no need for them. They will except them as a charity donation and they will take care of removing them where they want.
The Transporter showed up right at 12;30 pm We had maded up a big bag filled with clothes and peronal needs to take with him, we hand carried them to the car.
As he was being place in his wheel chair in the transport 3 of his nicest care giver each had to give him a be hug and tell him to be a good boy. He loved it. Then as we left to back up stairs to get the rest of his things in my car, the three girls got in the elevator with me and all began to cry and saying how much they were going to miss him and what a sweet, kind, thoughtful man he was.
When I was able to go over to the hospice to see how he was doing really fine. They talk to him a lot. And I got to see how they get him up from the bed, it takes two Strong People just to get him turned and onto the bed chair. They said that he can eat some food a Little bit himself but needs the silver wear put in his hand for him, He can't hold a glass by himself. They are offering him food when every he says he is hungry even if it's a couple spoons of peaches or pears or applesauce. I did alert them of his love for pumpkin pie.
I am ancients to meet with his doctor and really get an accounting of his declining I am getting now concerned that the Group Home may not be able to provide the level of care he is now needing.
If Paul dozin't complain and says he is unhappy in this unit. That makes it a different story. I wouldn't feel bad and have him in a high level Care Unit. Of cause I will have to see what may happen to the cost.
I must say I feel comfort about where he is at for now and not getting calls about his latest fall,
Monday, April 20, 2009
I Held Spencer Today
I got to see and hold Little Spencer today for the first time. He is beautiful. He looks so much like his father when he was born. What an experience. I have always loved and felt that each one of my Grandchildren were beautiful and special (and they are!) but this is so awesome to be seeing an new generation. The family took pictures of Spencer and his Father Josiah, and Elaine his Grandmother and me his Great-Grandmother all together. I do hope that one is a good one that I may have and keep special.
I am so happy for his parents Heidi and Josiah, they are being such good parents, and they show so much love to each other and the baby. Spencer is very blessed to have so many that love him so very much.
This afternoon while I was at Immanuel, I spoke to the new head nurse about Paul's clothes needing to be washed and expressed my concern about knowing where they would be when we get to transfer Paul to the Group Home. She got out his file when she realised who I was talking about. She told me she was very concerned because Paul's needs are way beyond her staffs ability to care for him. I explained that I knew and had been trying to get him moved into a Group Home and that Hospice has been trying to help, but that we have been being put off over and over.
She said she can get him transferred tomorrow. She knew his case worker is "Maries" and that she would get right on it. She took the name of the owner of the home and seemed to be very firm about her ability to get him transferred. She says she has all the records needed.
Well, I'm trying to stay calm about it, there have been so many moments of hope that fell through. I will see tomorrow. If I haven't heard from her by 10:am I will call.
Elaine gave me some boxes tonight to use in packing up his apartment. I am not sure who might be available to help me, it would be pretty hard by my self.
This has been a very nice day, and maybe it will turn out to have been even better.
I am so happy for his parents Heidi and Josiah, they are being such good parents, and they show so much love to each other and the baby. Spencer is very blessed to have so many that love him so very much.
This afternoon while I was at Immanuel, I spoke to the new head nurse about Paul's clothes needing to be washed and expressed my concern about knowing where they would be when we get to transfer Paul to the Group Home. She got out his file when she realised who I was talking about. She told me she was very concerned because Paul's needs are way beyond her staffs ability to care for him. I explained that I knew and had been trying to get him moved into a Group Home and that Hospice has been trying to help, but that we have been being put off over and over.
She said she can get him transferred tomorrow. She knew his case worker is "Maries" and that she would get right on it. She took the name of the owner of the home and seemed to be very firm about her ability to get him transferred. She says she has all the records needed.
Well, I'm trying to stay calm about it, there have been so many moments of hope that fell through. I will see tomorrow. If I haven't heard from her by 10:am I will call.
Elaine gave me some boxes tonight to use in packing up his apartment. I am not sure who might be available to help me, it would be pretty hard by my self.
This has been a very nice day, and maybe it will turn out to have been even better.
Friday, April 17, 2009
It's Friday
Since I no longer "go to work" you would think that it wouldn't matter if it were Friday or not, but it still seems like it is a day I look forward too. And the week-end is still special to me. I look forward most though to Sunday and this Sunday I will be able to go to church. Hurray!
Today I did a lot of errands and made calls checking in on the progress of the paper work for Paul. Still a hold up, but there are more people becoming involved with looking out for him and helping with him. I met some more people from Hospice of the Valley that are visiting and caring for him today. They were really nice and gave me some comfort too.
It was kind of funny during the visit, at first I could tell he was not in real time and probably didn't know just who I was. After a few minutes a care giver came in to change him, (he needed special cleaning). I stepped into the other room. A few moments later a second person came in from Hospice. She was a short happy smiling black lady. As she entered his room Paul announces that she is his beautiful wife that just came in to visit him to the first care giver. We all choked and giggled for a moment and I hollered in and said "Hi hon I will be right in". It was very obvious that he was a bit confused.
But after they were both gone, I read some more of "Alma" and he stopped me twice with very clear questions about what I was reading. He is amazing. His sweetness and testimony never wavers.
Today I did a lot of errands and made calls checking in on the progress of the paper work for Paul. Still a hold up, but there are more people becoming involved with looking out for him and helping with him. I met some more people from Hospice of the Valley that are visiting and caring for him today. They were really nice and gave me some comfort too.
It was kind of funny during the visit, at first I could tell he was not in real time and probably didn't know just who I was. After a few minutes a care giver came in to change him, (he needed special cleaning). I stepped into the other room. A few moments later a second person came in from Hospice. She was a short happy smiling black lady. As she entered his room Paul announces that she is his beautiful wife that just came in to visit him to the first care giver. We all choked and giggled for a moment and I hollered in and said "Hi hon I will be right in". It was very obvious that he was a bit confused.
But after they were both gone, I read some more of "Alma" and he stopped me twice with very clear questions about what I was reading. He is amazing. His sweetness and testimony never wavers.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
April 15, 2009
Though I didn't do anything great today, I have a feeling that this day may have been very significant in our countries history today. These are not very good times financially and constitutionally in our country right now. And today for the first time in my life I watched on TV the gathering of thousands upon thousands in many towns a crossed our nation. Just regular everyday people coming together to join in a protest of the high taxes and over spending of our government. It was all peaceful and very inspiring. I feel like something very good could be coming out of it. Many signs referred to returning and honoring our Constitution. A good sign. I only wish I could have been part of one of the gatherings.
In the afternoon I went to visit Paul. He knew me right away. He was not very happy. He kept asking if he could come home or would I stay there tonight. It was hard. I asked if he would like me to read some more from Alma ( in the Book of Mormon). He was happy about that and distracted him for a little while, but he started in again about coming home. He was very sure that he could take care of himself and I wouldn't have to help him get up and down. He could do it all himself. Just then the caretaker came in the room to get him to take him to the dinning room for dinner. It was all she could do to get him to understand he had to stand up before turning to get in his wheel chair and then "where was he going" again. That helped me to not doubt that I couldn't care for him myself.
There were no calls today from "Marie", I am just stuck waiting and waiting.
In the afternoon I went to visit Paul. He knew me right away. He was not very happy. He kept asking if he could come home or would I stay there tonight. It was hard. I asked if he would like me to read some more from Alma ( in the Book of Mormon). He was happy about that and distracted him for a little while, but he started in again about coming home. He was very sure that he could take care of himself and I wouldn't have to help him get up and down. He could do it all himself. Just then the caretaker came in the room to get him to take him to the dinning room for dinner. It was all she could do to get him to understand he had to stand up before turning to get in his wheel chair and then "where was he going" again. That helped me to not doubt that I couldn't care for him myself.
There were no calls today from "Marie", I am just stuck waiting and waiting.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Relief is on the way
I am so thankful. I got in to see Dr. Leech, my doctor. She was a bit surprised. I was not running a temperature, in fact it was a little low, which is kind of normal for me. But when she touched my cheeks and around the sinus areas she found that the side that has cause me so much pain was quite warm. In checking further there was no question that I had a real bad sinus infection. I was so relieved to have her agree I had a real problem and needed a strong antibiotic. She gave me some other things to do also to help in the healing process. I am so grateful, I see a little light up ahead.
There was a little bit of forward progress today toward getting Paul moved too. "Marie" from Mercy Care acknowledged to Jill today that she has now got the Doctor's orders and everything except for Gabriel's certification number. (Jill and I both know that it was given to them the next day after the Group Home was chosen). Jill told her she would have Gabriel call her right away. Jell said Marie indicated that with that it would only be a couple of days, or so.
That's the most positive response we have gotten so far. So we may be seeing the light up ahead there too.
This week is looking like it could be a good one. I surely pray so.
There was a little bit of forward progress today toward getting Paul moved too. "Marie" from Mercy Care acknowledged to Jill today that she has now got the Doctor's orders and everything except for Gabriel's certification number. (Jill and I both know that it was given to them the next day after the Group Home was chosen). Jill told her she would have Gabriel call her right away. Jell said Marie indicated that with that it would only be a couple of days, or so.
That's the most positive response we have gotten so far. So we may be seeing the light up ahead there too.
This week is looking like it could be a good one. I surely pray so.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Weekend
This was a different Easter weekend for me. I didn't get to go to church. I did get over to the family gathering at Wendy's for a few hours. Those hours were unbelievable. Most all the family were there except for Chris and Amy's family. To start off with Lloyd brought his lap top computer with the pictures of the Wedding and lots of pictures of little Spenser to share with us. They were all awesome.
The wedding pictures were so beautiful and full of love and happiness and fun. For me it would be impossible to decide what one was the best. You would have to divide them in categories and then pick the best of each category. They are going to make a copy of the DVD for me. I am so pleased.
The pictures of Spencer were one Awe after an other. He is just so cute. And it was so fun to see how proud and happy Elaine and Lloyd are to be grandparents.
Then going on in the front room, Wendy had set up a DVD with old videos of birthday parties of the grand children in the family when they were very young. It was so special. Children were not the only ones young. So were their parents.
There were videos of Christmas' a number of years ago. Some of the Irish Family Christmas gatherings with a video of Christine and Teddi and I with one of our many tries to sing "We Aut Got A Barrel of Money" and dear Ray (I miss him so) at the mic. And of course Santa with the children and one of Charlene doing a Christmas skit that was so cute and funny, I had laughter till I cried that night. It was so priceless.
And then there were some at my home on Sierra Street. All my family gathered there in my family room opening Christmas presents. The grandchildren were all so young. I know I wasn't feeling on top the world with the sinus problem and all, but the tears started to come out of control as I watched. Thank goodness they decided to hide the Easter eggs and go out and have everyone try and find them. It was getting very cold I decided to stay in and just watch out the window. They were all having so much fun. But I started having a had time with the cold air. And Wendy was going to start more of the videos. I wanted to watch them with all my heart, but I knew with the pain in my head and all of the emotions building up inside I would fall apart and thought I better just get my self home. I didn't want to disturb the fun they were having.
I thought I would freeze on the way home. I turned the car heater on but it took a few hours for the chills to go away. When I awoke this morning I was just not feeling good at all and not up to going to church. I am going to call the doctor first thing in the morning.
I am hoping for a better week in health and getting Paul to the Group Home.
I did see the Easter video that the General Presidency of the Church posted on the Church web site. It really touched my heart and was a wonderful reminder of what Easter is really about. I am so great full for my Savior.
The wedding pictures were so beautiful and full of love and happiness and fun. For me it would be impossible to decide what one was the best. You would have to divide them in categories and then pick the best of each category. They are going to make a copy of the DVD for me. I am so pleased.
The pictures of Spencer were one Awe after an other. He is just so cute. And it was so fun to see how proud and happy Elaine and Lloyd are to be grandparents.
Then going on in the front room, Wendy had set up a DVD with old videos of birthday parties of the grand children in the family when they were very young. It was so special. Children were not the only ones young. So were their parents.
There were videos of Christmas' a number of years ago. Some of the Irish Family Christmas gatherings with a video of Christine and Teddi and I with one of our many tries to sing "We Aut Got A Barrel of Money" and dear Ray (I miss him so) at the mic. And of course Santa with the children and one of Charlene doing a Christmas skit that was so cute and funny, I had laughter till I cried that night. It was so priceless.
And then there were some at my home on Sierra Street. All my family gathered there in my family room opening Christmas presents. The grandchildren were all so young. I know I wasn't feeling on top the world with the sinus problem and all, but the tears started to come out of control as I watched. Thank goodness they decided to hide the Easter eggs and go out and have everyone try and find them. It was getting very cold I decided to stay in and just watch out the window. They were all having so much fun. But I started having a had time with the cold air. And Wendy was going to start more of the videos. I wanted to watch them with all my heart, but I knew with the pain in my head and all of the emotions building up inside I would fall apart and thought I better just get my self home. I didn't want to disturb the fun they were having.
I thought I would freeze on the way home. I turned the car heater on but it took a few hours for the chills to go away. When I awoke this morning I was just not feeling good at all and not up to going to church. I am going to call the doctor first thing in the morning.
I am hoping for a better week in health and getting Paul to the Group Home.
I did see the Easter video that the General Presidency of the Church posted on the Church web site. It really touched my heart and was a wonderful reminder of what Easter is really about. I am so great full for my Savior.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
He Is So Cute
I just got to see some of the first pictures of Little Spencer. He is so cute. He has a cute round face. The kind all Grandmas especially Great-Grandmas like to kiss. I haven't got to see him live and in person yet with this sinus problem, but as soon as it is safe I will get there.
Life is such a miracle. What a awesome thing to watch an expectant mom as she goes through the pregnancy and then see what it was all about. A new life that has just come from Heaven. His spirit is so pure and awaiting this experience of life. He has waited centuries to come now in these days, and to wonderful parents that have already sealed him to his family for eternity. He is ready to learn of the Lord's plan for him, and the work He has for him to do in these special days. How special Spencer must be to be sent now. What wonderful joys he will get to share with his loving parents and all his loving family that surrounds him. I am so happy for him and his Mommy and Daddy.
I am still waiting for paperwork to get pushed around so that we can get Paul into the group home. I think we are a little closer. Jill plains to meet first thing tomorrow with Marie. Jill has all the papers that is supposed to be needed and seen that all have been faxed to everyone who needs them. So hope continues. I hope soon!
Life is such a miracle. What a awesome thing to watch an expectant mom as she goes through the pregnancy and then see what it was all about. A new life that has just come from Heaven. His spirit is so pure and awaiting this experience of life. He has waited centuries to come now in these days, and to wonderful parents that have already sealed him to his family for eternity. He is ready to learn of the Lord's plan for him, and the work He has for him to do in these special days. How special Spencer must be to be sent now. What wonderful joys he will get to share with his loving parents and all his loving family that surrounds him. I am so happy for him and his Mommy and Daddy.
I am still waiting for paperwork to get pushed around so that we can get Paul into the group home. I think we are a little closer. Jill plains to meet first thing tomorrow with Marie. Jill has all the papers that is supposed to be needed and seen that all have been faxed to everyone who needs them. So hope continues. I hope soon!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
A RED LETTER DAY
Along every path in life there are times of cloudiness, but as always there comes a break in the clouds and there before you is a beautiful wonderful sunshiny day. And this is one of those days.
In the wee small hours of this morning a new generation began in the Null Family. Spencer Rolph Conway was born. He is the son of my first grandchild Josiah Conway (Elaine's son) and his wife Heidi. He was born in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz. and 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing fine. And this means that as of today I have become a Great-Grandmothers. How special!
Josiah and Micheal (Patnude), Josiah's cousin, were the only grandchildren that their Grandfather Daniel Null ever got to see and hold before is death. There is a picture of him holding his first grandchild (Josiah) with a huge smile of pride and delight on his face. I am sure that look has returned today.
I am hoping to find a way over to the hospital today to do as all good Great-Grandmothers do, take lots of pictures and hopefully get to hold him and hug the New Mom and Dad, and the New Grandmother (Elaine) and Grandfather (Lloyd) Larsen.
What a Happy Day!
In the wee small hours of this morning a new generation began in the Null Family. Spencer Rolph Conway was born. He is the son of my first grandchild Josiah Conway (Elaine's son) and his wife Heidi. He was born in Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, weighing 8 lbs 11 oz. and 21 inches long. Mother and baby are doing fine. And this means that as of today I have become a Great-Grandmothers. How special!
Josiah and Micheal (Patnude), Josiah's cousin, were the only grandchildren that their Grandfather Daniel Null ever got to see and hold before is death. There is a picture of him holding his first grandchild (Josiah) with a huge smile of pride and delight on his face. I am sure that look has returned today.
I am hoping to find a way over to the hospital today to do as all good Great-Grandmothers do, take lots of pictures and hopefully get to hold him and hug the New Mom and Dad, and the New Grandmother (Elaine) and Grandfather (Lloyd) Larsen.
What a Happy Day!
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
A Step Forward
I actually got a call from "Marie" of Mercy Care today. I believe Jill ran her down. She said she understood that I had found a Group Home I wanted Paul in and wanted to know the name and address, etc. She said she would verify that they were certified with them and call me back. I expressed I was very glad to hear from her and felt that it was important to get Paul moved as soon as possible. She said she would get right back to me. No call back so far.
But, this afternoon I talked with Gabriel and he said he met with Marie's supervisor and that all his records with Mercy Care are up to date and in good standing with Mercy Care. There was one more paper that he was to fax to Mercy Care tomorrow morning and then he is ready for Paul to come now. However, he said something was said by Mercy Care "it could take a couple more weeks or so." What ever that means.
At lease I am sure Gabriel is certified. That's a step forward. I will give Marie tomorrow. If I have not heard from her I am going to except the help Steve, the Director of Immanuel offered yesterday to step in and help me. He does have some powers.
While there is still confusion, I feel a piece of progress was made today.
This would be a lot easier on me right now if this sinus infection would leave, three weeks is getting a bet long. They say we have a Storm coming tomorrow with a slite chance of rain. That would be so good. I would really like a walk in the rain right now - I would love it.
But, this afternoon I talked with Gabriel and he said he met with Marie's supervisor and that all his records with Mercy Care are up to date and in good standing with Mercy Care. There was one more paper that he was to fax to Mercy Care tomorrow morning and then he is ready for Paul to come now. However, he said something was said by Mercy Care "it could take a couple more weeks or so." What ever that means.
At lease I am sure Gabriel is certified. That's a step forward. I will give Marie tomorrow. If I have not heard from her I am going to except the help Steve, the Director of Immanuel offered yesterday to step in and help me. He does have some powers.
While there is still confusion, I feel a piece of progress was made today.
This would be a lot easier on me right now if this sinus infection would leave, three weeks is getting a bet long. They say we have a Storm coming tomorrow with a slite chance of rain. That would be so good. I would really like a walk in the rain right now - I would love it.
Monday, April 6, 2009
New Help Coming
This morning I gave one more try to reach Mercy Care. There was no way to get to a live voice.
Jill, had a couple of other phone numbers and said she would call them and try to get to someone. She also said I should let Immanuel Care Cent. know that we were trying to move Paul to a place with a higher level of care. I did. I reach a girl named Lorin who was very nice. She understood, but also recommended that I at least look at their unit in the other building that was set up for Hospice care. They had done a lot of work on that unit and felt that I might be comfortable with it. I made plans to see it after my visit with Paul.
I found him back in his old room, only it didn't look old anymore. They had removed the old carpet and replaced it with beautiful new wood flooring. Everything looked new. I made a fuss about it to Paul about how nice everything looked and he was pleased. At lease that had improved. But the level of care will still not be what he needs.
(A note. The lady that had been in charge back a few months ago when we had the bad incident of his room not being cleaned up after some accidents, was no longer there along with some others. I was told that as of today they have been transferred to a unit that has less "needed care" patients).
After the visit with Paul I met with Lorin at the new hospice unit. I was impressed. But I know that is not what Paul would really want. I explained to her his wishes to me and what we had been trying to arrange and the difficulties we have been having with Mercy Care. She immediately told me that they can be of assistants and can see that the transfer goes through and to have Jill, his social worker call her first thing in the morning. She knows Jill and can help her. Steve the Directer of Immanuel was there and said they can get it done right a way, with out waiting on Mercy Care.
So, tonight I get to sleep with more hope.
I guess I need to learn that I am really not walking alone but, that doesn't mean the walk won't be long at times.
Jill, had a couple of other phone numbers and said she would call them and try to get to someone. She also said I should let Immanuel Care Cent. know that we were trying to move Paul to a place with a higher level of care. I did. I reach a girl named Lorin who was very nice. She understood, but also recommended that I at least look at their unit in the other building that was set up for Hospice care. They had done a lot of work on that unit and felt that I might be comfortable with it. I made plans to see it after my visit with Paul.
I found him back in his old room, only it didn't look old anymore. They had removed the old carpet and replaced it with beautiful new wood flooring. Everything looked new. I made a fuss about it to Paul about how nice everything looked and he was pleased. At lease that had improved. But the level of care will still not be what he needs.
(A note. The lady that had been in charge back a few months ago when we had the bad incident of his room not being cleaned up after some accidents, was no longer there along with some others. I was told that as of today they have been transferred to a unit that has less "needed care" patients).
After the visit with Paul I met with Lorin at the new hospice unit. I was impressed. But I know that is not what Paul would really want. I explained to her his wishes to me and what we had been trying to arrange and the difficulties we have been having with Mercy Care. She immediately told me that they can be of assistants and can see that the transfer goes through and to have Jill, his social worker call her first thing in the morning. She knows Jill and can help her. Steve the Directer of Immanuel was there and said they can get it done right a way, with out waiting on Mercy Care.
So, tonight I get to sleep with more hope.
I guess I need to learn that I am really not walking alone but, that doesn't mean the walk won't be long at times.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Conference Weekend the Best of the Best
I am always lifted up by the wonderful message each speaker gives. I have learned to make copies of each session so I can go back and study one or two at a time and take better notes the second time. The Spirit that each brings is always strong and touching. I am so grateful for our Prophet and is Councilors and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. They leave no question of their testimonies of the Savior Jesus Christ and Our Heavenly Father. I am able to feel there spirits. It is especially nice to experience that here in my home.
After Conference was over I had two really nice telephone visits with two of Paul's Daughters, Sarah and Dionne. Dionne lives in Colorado with her family and Sarah lives down near Tuscon.
We got to visit and share some feeling and concerns abut Paul and the problem with Mercy Care.
I am looking forward to having it all settled and Paul in the lovely Group Home we want to have him placed in. Tomorrow there will be lots of phone calls to get the paper work done, so he could be in the home by the week end.
Please add your prayers.
After Conference was over I had two really nice telephone visits with two of Paul's Daughters, Sarah and Dionne. Dionne lives in Colorado with her family and Sarah lives down near Tuscon.
We got to visit and share some feeling and concerns abut Paul and the problem with Mercy Care.
I am looking forward to having it all settled and Paul in the lovely Group Home we want to have him placed in. Tomorrow there will be lots of phone calls to get the paper work done, so he could be in the home by the week end.
Please add your prayers.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Armed for The Battle
Today was a day filled with lots of wonderful messages of Love and Testimony. Getting to listen to the Brothern & Sister who spoke in Conference and getting to see and hear from our new Apostle was very uplifting and fortifying, I am so thankful. Brother Anderson's bright smile and strong testimony of the Savior was so touching. I am really looking forward to tomorrow when he gets to give his first talk as an Apostle.
I had a visit today from the First Councilor in Stake Presidency and his wife. They came for soon grapefruit off the tree in the back yard. It was a nice surprise. She called just before they came.
They visited with me for a while. Wanting to know about me and how Paul was doing. (Pres. Welch is also in our Ward and knows Paul).
I shared with him that yesterday when I visited with Paul, he was very aware of who I was this time and wanted to know why he just couldn't come back home with me now. He said he is very lonely. I told him I was making arrangement for a nice home for him in our ward area, with real nice people to care for him. And that we will move him soon. That made him feel a little better.
But this morning I got a call from Gabriel the own of the group home we found Wednesday. He was very upset because he had be calling Mercy Care (several times) for two days to get the paper started and no one has returned his calls.
Pres. Welch gave me some advise on how to get action going. I am going to call Mercy Care at 8:00 am Monday and make sure I talk to someone "Live" with authority.
Getting to hear more wonderful messages tomorrow will be a help to straighten me.
I am so thankful for the gospel.
I had a visit today from the First Councilor in Stake Presidency and his wife. They came for soon grapefruit off the tree in the back yard. It was a nice surprise. She called just before they came.
They visited with me for a while. Wanting to know about me and how Paul was doing. (Pres. Welch is also in our Ward and knows Paul).
I shared with him that yesterday when I visited with Paul, he was very aware of who I was this time and wanted to know why he just couldn't come back home with me now. He said he is very lonely. I told him I was making arrangement for a nice home for him in our ward area, with real nice people to care for him. And that we will move him soon. That made him feel a little better.
But this morning I got a call from Gabriel the own of the group home we found Wednesday. He was very upset because he had be calling Mercy Care (several times) for two days to get the paper started and no one has returned his calls.
Pres. Welch gave me some advise on how to get action going. I am going to call Mercy Care at 8:00 am Monday and make sure I talk to someone "Live" with authority.
Getting to hear more wonderful messages tomorrow will be a help to straighten me.
I am so thankful for the gospel.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Hopeful Day
Today after calling many of the addresses of Group Homes Mercy Care gave us, I centered of 4.
Two homes, though the people were not were not setup for someone of Paul's condition. The wheel chair would not be moved about, especially the bathrooms, and they biyh showers in tubs. Just not good. The third was lovely and had an opening and was very professionally and would have been just right. But they no longer wanted to deal with Mercy Care. But, she had a home to re comment to us. She knew the owner and did except Mercy Care and spoke of him very highly.
So Laura and I took off the Home.
Gabrila, the owner met us at the door. We were invited in and it was lovely, It was completely built the needs of the residents. Nice rooms, large door openings. It was all lovely. Gabrila told us about what a good cook his wife makes. The make it a big thing to have home cooked meals.
Gabriel also players guitar and sings and has other groups come and play for them a couple a times each month.
They have a brother and sister in-law come in each evening and stay with them during the night and Gabrial and his wife Livia go too there home. They have been in business for some time. Gabrial was an RN when he left Romania, but has not gotten accredited yet. Livia has been a CVN for a lot of yeas and has worked a some of the hospitals in they Auria.
And the big thing his he is accredited with Mercy Care.
I will get with Jill the first thing in the morning and get the papers cleaned.
And I'm going to call frut
Barbara from California called to see how things were doing and when she realized I was working getting into a good place. She said she would call the temple and haves put on the pray rolls.
That is just what I will to here in the Masa Temle Call.
Two homes, though the people were not were not setup for someone of Paul's condition. The wheel chair would not be moved about, especially the bathrooms, and they biyh showers in tubs. Just not good. The third was lovely and had an opening and was very professionally and would have been just right. But they no longer wanted to deal with Mercy Care. But, she had a home to re comment to us. She knew the owner and did except Mercy Care and spoke of him very highly.
So Laura and I took off the Home.
Gabrila, the owner met us at the door. We were invited in and it was lovely, It was completely built the needs of the residents. Nice rooms, large door openings. It was all lovely. Gabrila told us about what a good cook his wife makes. The make it a big thing to have home cooked meals.
Gabriel also players guitar and sings and has other groups come and play for them a couple a times each month.
They have a brother and sister in-law come in each evening and stay with them during the night and Gabrial and his wife Livia go too there home. They have been in business for some time. Gabrial was an RN when he left Romania, but has not gotten accredited yet. Livia has been a CVN for a lot of yeas and has worked a some of the hospitals in they Auria.
And the big thing his he is accredited with Mercy Care.
I will get with Jill the first thing in the morning and get the papers cleaned.
And I'm going to call frut
Barbara from California called to see how things were doing and when she realized I was working getting into a good place. She said she would call the temple and haves put on the pray rolls.
That is just what I will to here in the Masa Temle Call.
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