Turning Point?

Another uncomfortable night.
But I woke up determined to make substantial progress today.
I want to go home and write my memoir.
To be allowed to do that I have to pass certain tests.

If my punctuation seems odd it's because this browser is funky.
As long as my meaning comes through it is cool.
It turns out today is Friday.
I thought it was Saturday.

The caretakers here are remarkable people.
They teach patients how to regain skills.
They show faith in us.
If we listen and try we succeed.

It must take incredible intestinal fortitude.
To do this day after day.
But most of them tell me...
...they love this work.

Hard-working Days; Hellish Nights

The PT-OT is going well. I am eating my meals. My vital signs get checked on a regular basis. Family & friends keep stoppng by -- four last night alone.

I can feel myself going stronger if not yet as confident as would be optimal.

The problem is night. I tr to listen to music. to relax but it rarely works. I nap and wake up in a violent terror. I have nightmares abut streams of germs. Of course my immune system is weak and my lungs are compromised from pneumonia.

The creative issue with my memoir is how much of my personal story to include.

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Good Sfart

 I  an had my first PT nnd  OT visits today. I surprised my by standing uo three times without help  

Past 3 Weeks

Ive fallen a few more times; in the hospital since late September until moving   into   this  nursing home last Friday,


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Wednesday Guests

My nurse Anwar came by and told me to start eating more.

My friend Holly from KQED came by and talked to me about work things and my memoir.

I realize that people have been visiting because they sense I am at a certain stage of life -- or death.

And I really appreciate that.

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Speed Bumps

They're building them on my block. That is a good thing -- people drive too fast around here.

My own speed bump came in the mail -- a $6,000 + medical bill. I can't understand with all the insurance I have how that is possible.

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My French Grandchildren in France

Luca, Sophia and Daisy and an unidentified cat.