Well, I completed my first week back to work after being off for 6 weeks filling in as caretaker to my husband Jim. Jim fell on Halloween and was taken to the hospital. It has been diagnosed that he had another stroke and has lost some of the strength on his right side including his peripheral vision.
Any how, I found a day care facility in Syracuse for Jim to go while I'm at work. I have to admit that it's pretty exhausting for both me and Jim. I rise at 5:30am where I get my shower and dry my hair. I get Jim up at 6am and get him changed and in the shower, wash and dry him, shave him and have him brush his teeth then I dress him. I get him back to his chair and get his breakfast and while he's eating, I finish my makeup, hair and dress.
Now it's time to get everything needed for the day together, get Jim to the door then down the stairs and to the car. Load him in the car and we are off by 7:15am. I drop him off at Daybreak and then I'm off to work.
My boss is being very understanding and allowing me to come in late and leave early just to some time in the office.
I can honestly say I'm glad the week is over and we have 3 days before we start the routine again. It was pretty exhausting for Jim too. He's not use to getting up so early, eating breakfast before 9 and NOT reclining in a chair for the whole day when he can nap if he wants. When we get home and I get him in the house, he heads straight for his chair and doesn't want to leave it till the next morning.
I'll try resting a bit this weekend in between Christmas Shopping, grocery shopping, wrapping presents, packing boxes to get out for family away and try cooking some meals ahead to save time in the evening when I get home.
Hope all went well for all my family and friends this week also. Keep you posted!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nancy
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