Long time no news

Sorry to be so late on updating our status here.  I know that I started at least one, but lost them somehow.  Then my computer failed and I had quite a job getting everything running in the new Windows 10 computer.  Some of my old programs will not work.   ALSO LOST MY ADDRESS BOOK.  AM REBUILDING SLOWLY, BUT IF YOU WANT TO BE ON IT, SEND AN EMAIL.  ALSO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT MY FORWARDS, OR JUST SPECIAL NEWS OR WISH TO BE ON THE PRAYER LIST.

The chiropractor has helped with Loretta's neck and she is still seeing him about once a month.  Otherwise we are about the same, she is still weak and not gaining any weight.  I did get her enrolled at the local Physical Therapy clinic.  So far, only 2 visits, but she does respond well and I hope that will help.  The schedule is 2 visits each week.  We also go to devotions, bingo, lunch and visit at the Presbyterian Church.  We usually attend church also unless Loretta isn't up to it.  As she isn't supposed to be left alone (she took a tumble while I was on a driving job), I cannot attend those weeks either.  Both bingo and church cancelled this week due to weather.

Before the weather got too cold and wet, I did get a lot done outside but missed some.  Thanksgiving was spent at Loretta's grandson's near Murfressboro.  She held up well, most of the family was there and a good time and feed was had.  Christmas was at her granddaughter's south of Pulaski.  That was a very rainy day and when pulling into driveway, got stuck.  I was afraid that a tow truck would be needed, but with some help was able to get back onto the hard drive.  That did dampen spirits some, but we still had a good time and visit.  

Last week, I went to a follow up appointment at Vanderbilt where I got good results.  The weather has been mostly mild with quite a bit of rain.  We did have some frosty mornings, but till this week only a few flakes of snow in the air.  Thursday was rain all day and night, turning into snow at about 1030 on Friday.  Not really a heavy snow which lasted about 24 hours.  Maybe 2-3" but only 1 on the ground.  Barely got above freezing yesterday so still there.  It is 35 now and supposed to get over 40 today so I expect that most will be gone by evening.  Not so in Nashville - about 40 miles north.  They had 8.5" at the airport there.  I haven't moved the truck for 2 days, but need propane.  So this afternoon expect to get that and do some shopping.  

Due to the weather, Loretta's caregivers were not here Friday evening or yesterday.  So I have provided her needs.  I do hope the Sunday caregiver (a Mennonite) arrives today though.  

Guess that is about all.

GOD Bless

Andy and Loretta

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W2UCZ@yahoo.com

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Don't know what happened to last post.

Well, I did post last month.  BUT it was just pointed out that it doesn't appear.  Not sure that I cam remember but not too much has happened.  

We did go to Loretta's grandson's near Murfreesboro for Thanksgiving.  Most of family was there and a good time, visit and meal was enjoyed.  

Christmas was spent with a granddaughter  near Pulaski, TN.  It was a very rainy day and I got stuck turning into her drive.  So this dampened spirits some but it was still a very good day.  With help, I was able to get back onto the hard drive before dinner.  

Saturday before Christmas Loretta had an earache.  She went to the local clinic where an antibiotic was prescribed along with medicine to prevent shingles as swelling was into cheek.  (She lost an eye to Shingles many years ago).  the next day she had a sore throat and difficulty breathing.   So we took her to the ER in Columbia.  They ran all kinds of tests and kept her overnight for observation.  No real reason found but some infection.  Doctor prescribed 2 more antibiotics.  Then on 24th, she had bad case do diarrhea.    So to ER in Lewisburg where doctor took her off 2 of the antibiotics.  That pretty well took care of that problem.  But then a couple of weeks ago, she was very weak and unsteady.  We were able to get her into the truck with difficulty but required help getting out at the hospital in Columbia.  They again ran lots of tests and hydrated her and kept her a day for observation.  We were told that they would try to get strength back but she ate very little.  A therapist was supposed to come, but I guess Insurance said NO.  When they discharged her, she needed help to get into wheel chair and into caregiver's car to come home.  We got her into the trailer with difficulty but she was so tired that had to be helped into bed.  I don't think she should have been sent home, but she is getting stronger now.   Caregiver hours have been increased to help also.

Other than that nothing unusual.  Some shopping, light maintenance, doctor, etc.  Weather has been off and on.  Some warm days and a few cold ones.  Only one day with snow and not much then.    We have had some winds and heavy rain but tornadoes bypassed us again.  Lovely sunny day with temps in mid 50's and breezy.  But weather man calling for getting cold and good chance of snow this week.  

We sure miss going south in the winter (and north in summer), but Loretta isn't up to any real travel now.

Guess that will do for now.  

GOD Bless

Andy and Loretta

http://RVTravel.blogspot.com

W2UCZ@yahoo.com

LorettaRV@gmail.com.