Popular Post Dottleshead ★ Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share #1 Posted March 24, 2019 I've been pretty absorbed with my father's care lately and there's been little time for anything else outside of work. But yesterday, I did take off with a friend and his trailer and picked up a cord of cherry. With the unusual cold February and first half of March this year, it more or less depleted my seasoned firewood so this move was necessary. All I had time for was to dump it on the side of the house last night -- so it will have to be stacked whenever I can find time this upcoming week. I got that cord for $175. It will probably last me a full season when used in conjunction with my pellet stove. For those that don't know how good of deal that is, I probably could have taken that same load and turned around and sold it on Craig's List for $500. Tempting as that is, this cherry is like a microwave with the heat. It burns hot, real hot, smells good, comes in sizeable, working cuts, and it's dry, dry, dry. Best thing I've burned to date. That's it, man. That's my excitement -- and yes -- I'm really, really happy to have it. Going down to visit the old man today, sign papers, make payment, and prepare his new room to receive him tomorrow. It's been almost 4 weeks since his break and he's been in hospital beds and an assisted care facility. Tomorrow he moves to an an Adult Family Home in Tacoma -- which is almost about 2 hours from me. Honestly, it's been non-stop since it's all happened and a lot of worry trying to get him the care he needs while simultaneously trying to protect his assets. As his POA, it's an honor, a lot of worry, and pain all wrapped into one. But the goal is to get father healed again, and return him home when it is safe to do so. I've committed the best of my ability to do so. I'm not sure how long he's going to stay at his new home but I'd like to see him stay another month at least as he will receive far greater care there than when he returns home. Peace out. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 24, 2019 Share #2 Posted March 24, 2019 Simple pleasures are the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted March 24, 2019 The red cherry glow is a thing of beauty. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 24, 2019 Share #4 Posted March 24, 2019 ...my two cherry trees are just starting to break flower buds. I anticipate a better season for cherries here than last year, because the bees are already awake. And last season was the worst I've ever experienced in terms of fruit set, so anything will be an improvement. Glad to hear you found one of those home places. Most of the ones I've visited here in looking for the one that we used for my mom were much superior in terms of care and attention to the understaffed skilled facilities I've visited. They just don't have PT, but there are workarounds for that. Sometimes you can contract with a PT who will go to the place and work with the patient. I ended up having to find a GP physician here who still made house calls as part of his concierge practice, rather than put her back in hospital or a skilled facility when she got sicker toward the end of her life. I just needed someone to write orders and prescriptions with an "M.D" behind his name on the signature line. It turned out to be well worth it in our case. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted March 24, 2019 Yes, I have more to add but we are running tight on the schedule so we're heading down to see him now and to finalize his transfer today with the new home. His main obstacle is that he still requires a two man assist -- which can be difficult finding homes that accept that. But the private agency we hired found one and there is every indication at this point that it will drop down to a one man assist and then we can look at different options. I suspect at 86 he will again make it a 1/2 person assist in the future but these things are never set in stone. Thanks for your feedback M. I appreciate your support and knowledge sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 24, 2019 Share #6 Posted March 24, 2019 You called? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted March 24, 2019 Share #7 Posted March 24, 2019 Your Dad is lucky to have you looking out for him, Dottles. Sometimes the decisions regarding eldercare aren't easy, but having someone who cares makes such a difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share #8 Posted March 25, 2019 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share #9 Posted March 25, 2019 The papers are signed and the check has been cut. He is getting transferred tomorrow. I'm hoping this buys all of us a month or two of serenity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 25, 2019 Share #10 Posted March 25, 2019 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted March 25, 2019 I think I just threw up a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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