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Sunday, January 4, 2009

His Pride Maybe His Downfall

We received information concerning Richard's pension in the mail and now he has to prove he was treated for epilepsy after he was discharged from the service. He never told anyone because of the stigma of having epilepsy. So now we have to find someone who remembers that he might have told them. His... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 2, 2009

There's No Business Like Toe Business

Tuesday I had to take Richard to the foot DR. The Dr. finally decided it was time to straighten Richard's toe to relieve the callous formation. The Dr. numbs the toe and then takes an 18g needle and releases the tendon. He is also doing this with children who have club feet so they don't have to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 28, 2008

A good Christmas

Richard had a big day and really enjoyed himself even though he napped off and on. Joe and Kody stayed all afternoon with him and Suz called him later that evening. He has been napping alot and I have taken advantage and napped also. His confusion has been worse the past two days but at least he has... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Last of the summer wine

"Last of the Summer Wine" is Richard's favorite show and I did have a lot of them recorded on DVR when we had cable but lost them when we switched to dish and had to return the boxes. I never did figure out how to record to VCR. We don't get the PBS station now that plays the program. So last night... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 21, 2008

A Hectic Three Days

Doctor appointments all around. Thursday I had to go see my doctor for trigger point injections and that took all afternoon. Friday I had another appointment and the volunteer that was supposed to come and stay with Richard called and canceled. Teena had called and said she would be late and when I... Sign in to see full entry.

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