There is good news and bad news. The good news is that widower-hood changes the use of calendaring. The bad news is still -- other people still follow their own schedules and priorities. Yesterday, I was so pleased that I could -- at the last minute-- write in a luncheon date with George and Diane. I had been looking forward to finally meeting Diane, and so pleased that her medical issues were in control, and she could join us for lunch! George initiated the invitation, so I knew he was very pleased with her recovery and wanted her to exercise her growing freedom from pain.
We met at Mom's place -- had great food -- and a most delightful hour and a half. It is amazing how parallel some of our experiences were. George had told me Diane was "head-strong" and I very much understand why he loves her and that attribute about her. There were many very comfortable and comforting subjects that we shared, and had a great time getting acquainted. We left each other with tentative plans to get together again.
Got home and continued my 6 week challenge on the Wii. I found my self enjoying the exercise, and could even keep up with the trainer. The way it is programmed (so far), I don't think it will get boring!
Today had only one entry on the calendar -- a new front lawn. Massey was to come, take away the old dead lawn (they had sprayed it) and put down new sod. However, the day started with a call from Christian wondering if I could come over and just hang out. He also had a project he wanted my help with. Lee also called to say that Josh's counts were still low, and they were going to do a bone marrow study to see if they could figure out what is going on. That meant putting Josh to sleep to get the bone marrow -- and raised all kind of very scary scenarios.
I called the Massey office to ask when I could expect the crew to do the yard. The answer? "Sometime between now and 2 pm". Soon after the call, the 4 pallets of sod were delivered on the driveway, and being the eternal optimist, I assumed the workmen could not be far behind. I wanted to get to Clearwater to see what I could do to help Christian and Jamie. I had fretted plenty about Josh -- even though I knew we wouldn't know anything for at least two days. As Lee said, that is more than enough time for the malicious devils to run around in our heads with all kinds of dire predictions.
Anyway, the crew arrived -- 6 men, 3 trucks, 3 machines, and an apparent willingness to work in the heat. They were obviously accustomed to the heat and they went right to work. After watching them for about an hour (from the inside, of course) I put out some ice water and glasses for them. The amazing thing was that the front yard went from dead to new green in 1 1/2 hours! I got my instructions for programming the irrigation system for the next 30 days. I was very pleased with their work, and they seemed to be pleased with their job. And, after letting the water run for a hour, we had a quick rain storm that put down plenty more water!
The men got cleaned up and gone about 5 -- I called Chris and they were out getting a quick bite. I asked how long before they would home -- and realized that if I went over there and spent any time with them, it would be dark and I would be driving on the Courtney Campbell. I asked Chris if we could change the plan to tomorrow -- and I'm going to be there about 11 am. Thank goodness for the flexibility on my schedule!
The CPAP thing is going well. Last night, I got in bed before I was ready -- got up, read for about an hour, then I was ready. This morning, I had a bit of a runny nose -- think I will talk to Dr Whitaker about that sinus recommendation line in the initial study when I see him next Tues. I'll be sure that is on my list (which I am starting right now!)
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