After a lunch break, time to get back to work.
@kaylachan (84699)
Daytona Beach, Florida
February 21, 2024 1:17pm CST
George's nurse came by. We may see her one more time for a formal discharge from home health. George is doing well, and I just have to get him the green light to drive again. Next step, should we decide to take it, is outpatient therapy. So, we're happy about that. I can always call them twenty-four/seven if I need help or a problem. So far I've done okay on my own and they agree I'm doing a good job as a caregiver.
I took a break from the computer while the nurse was here and shortly after in order to get some lunch and put something on t.v. I have to complete one more servey today, if I wwant the 5 dollar bonus at the end of the week. I think it'll be worth it. Who knows, I might get a payout or two in-between. Whatever the case, I'll take it. I can use the money.
I'll also beat and make my goal here with time to spare. I've really been grinding, and working real hard. What's better, George's started asking about my earnings. More normal behavior.
Chilly has been fed and is quiet.
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
21 Feb 24
Great to hear that George is improving every day. You are a wonderful caregiver.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 24
I'm also his wife. I think that's helping him.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 24
@Happy2BeMe It keeps him fighting.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 24
He seems to have more and more good days, which I'm thankful for.
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@GardenGerty (169406)
• United States
22 Feb 24
You are doing well. Here, the OT has to evaluate the patient for ability to drive. We did that when Bob had the stroke.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 24
Everyone tells us we need to talk to his doctor about it. I don't know if it's a Florida thing or a VA thing. I just know each state makes its own rules on.... everything. Might I ask how long ago did Bob have his stroke? And, does he drive now?
@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 24
Glad to hear the improvement is continuing. Best of luck to you with earnings, I have also been doing better this year and even managed to save a bit in my checking account instead of going down to zero as usual and I am happy about that,
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 24
I love being able to save money, too.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Feb 24
Good to learn that George is feeling better.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 24
He seems to be more like himself and asking about things.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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22 Feb 24
It's wonderful to hear he is progressing so well. I know caregiving can be hard, you're doing great. I know George probably wants to drive again soon, too.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Feb 24
He does. He knows it'll make our lives easier.
@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 24
Second day in a row George seems like himself, too.
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@celticeagle (189792)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Feb 24
So glad George is doing so well.
I am at the halfway point on my survey app. Only $2.50 to go.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
21 Feb 24
I'm so happy to hear that George is making such good progress. Outpatient therapy sounds like it would be good.
You certainly are a great caregiver.
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 24
Yeah. We don't want to wait to long, but at the same time we want to give him time to start driving again. It'll make it easier if he can drive.
@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
22 Feb 24
How amazing that George may drive again. That's real progress! Have a great day.
@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 24
Oh I will. Nine days to make it and 47 cents to go (as of this posting). If I have another day like the last several, I'll nail it in no time. And, as award as it is I can type on my laptop anywhere. Only when I'm in a chair it has to literally be on my lap.
@MommyOfEli2013 (89474)
• Rupert, Idaho
21 Feb 24
That's good to hear, all that you mentioned. Sounds like all is going well, as it can be anyways...
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@kaylachan (84699)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb 24
Yeah, which makes it super helpful.
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