July 21, 2014
I'm stuck! For the first time since I began writing this blog, I got nothing. Up until today, I sat at the keyboard, and the blog wrote itself. Today every word , every sentence is an effort. For one thing, today was the first day in months that I woke to an alarm clock. Momma Lee had a Doctors appointment down at VGH and I'm her ride.
It was also Lisa's first day back at work. She chefs on the show "Once Upon A Time" for Truffles. She was up at 2 am for work, just about the time I was going to bed. It always puts me into a bit of a funk when she goes back to work. After three months of travel, adventure and just hanging out together, it's an adjustment to be alone again. It also means I get to drink instant coffee again. Lisa calls it Hoser coffee, but I know it has no name!
I just want one or two cups in the morning. It seems such a waste to make a whole pot. Besides, I never new any other kind of coffee growing up. My Mom always had a jar of Maxwell House on hand and had a single cup every morning, then Tea for the rest of the day. Back to Momma Lee.
I picked Momma Lee up at 9:15. I had talked to her at 9:10, when she assured me that she was ready to go. Ready is a relative term when dealing with Momma Lee. By the time I had her in the truck with all the bits and bobs she takes with her, it was 9:30. Our appointment is at 10:30. The HOV lane in from Coquitlam was wide open. Momma Lee is not talking much these days. Her Parkinson's has made her voice very soft. I was parked at VGH at 10:04. I had to loiter at the only available meter for twenty-two minutes because I only had one hour nine minutes worth of meter money.
I took Momma Lee into her appointment and we sat there waiting for the Doctor. I brought a book, and Momma Lee paged through a magazine. Golf Digest I think. The nurse came in and explained the procedure to us. She suggested I might want to be present while it was being done. Momma Lee's eyes bugged out of her head. "Don't worry Lee, I'm waiting out here."
I knew the outcome of this test before it was done. She had the same test done six months ago, with the same results. Every time she watches that hack Dr Oz she becomes obsessed with his advice. The Doctor came out and gave me the news I was expecting. Momma Lee was disappointed and we drove home in silence. I had a nice lunch.
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After I dropped Momma Lee off at Lakeshore, I had a bunch of errands to do for her. Banking and paying some bills. I had just walked through the doors when I got a text from Lisa. "Be home in about an hour" When Lisa works I try to have dinner ready for her when she gets home. Tonight Perogy's and Sausage. I've been eating Squatch Salad and boiled eggs all day. You probably don't want to get trapped in an elevator with me today.
Lisa got home at 4:30. She was smiling and happy to be back at work. Her call time tonight, 1:15 am! That's freakin nuts! She does this three days a week.
I did no exercise today, other than pushing Momma Lee's wheelchair. I stayed on my diet and I feel pretty good. My compulsive diet cheating has thrown my blood sugar out of whack. It was better this morning and should be back to normal soon. It makes a huge difference in how I feel.
Well, it's 12:30 am and Lisa just walked out the door for work. They are working out in the valley so she will probably do a sixteen hour day. She's a teamster and drives a big truck when they are on location.
I usually have a bunch of pics to add to the story. Not today. A couple of food shots and the rest is filler from previous days. I was totally involved and spent the day dealing with Momma Lee's stuff and tomorrow, I am Lawn Boy!
That`s all I got.
Till next time
Peace Out Y'all
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