Tuesday Night

Dear Bloggers,

Have you noticed that the spacings between blog postings has increased? I believe that this is either that I am finding less time to devote to this interesting publication or that we are returning to a state of relative normalcy in our home. It is probably a mix of these two ingredients. Bernice is spending more of her time each day at the main house level where the kitchen and her study are located. Walking with the aid of her cane she is getting a good amount of exercise and is doing more each day in meal preparation. The ankle pain has not yet subsided but is somewhat better. Visitors were here on Monday and today and some time was spent at her computer. Sonia, her home health aide on TTh, called in at 8:30 and told Bernice that a bad pain in her neck would prevent her from coming and she was seeing her doctor. That was a disappointment as Sonia was intending to make another batch of steel-cut oatmeal, a favorite dish of Bernice's. Bernice took her shower entirely on her own but i was nearby in case help was needed.

I had to go out to my dermatologist for an annual checkup and felt confident in leaving Bernice on her own. Later in the afternoon I went shopping but brought along my cell phone so Bernice could participate in certain decisions.

One of the visits today was from friend Florence who brought us a spinach lasagna and carrot soup from the Mutual Support Group at our synagogue. Members of the group prepare wholesome meals which are then frozen and kept at the synagogue for use as needed. Since there was a label attached the preparation did not tax my budding culinary skills. The meal was quite good.

Good night all,
Merwin