On Sunday morning (02-07-21) when I got up I couldn't see out of the left side of my left eye! And I was a little disoriented. I've read enough about strokes to know that I must call 911. The paramedics came and hauled me to St. Joseph's in Orange where I spent the day in the ER and the doctor convinced me I should spend the night in the hospital and not be home alone. So, I agreed and spent a miserable night. I haven't been admitted to a hospital in probably 40 years and I did find all the new technologies and practices very interesting. There were both female and male nurses, all about 14 years old! And they were in and out of my room contantly. I felt very "observed". The doctor's decided I had experienced a TIA, gave me prescriptions for Plavix, Lipator, and Amlodipine, and let me come home on Monday afternoon. I am very tired, which may be from the meds, and a bit wobbly, but am otherwise feeling okay. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday. And a fat file of things to read about exercise, diet, medications, etc. I'll just keep on keeping on!
KoKo went to stay with Cherie and JIm, who are fond of him and such good caretakers, but he came home on Tuesday afternoon. We have walked every day, twice a day, but not always all the way around the loop. I go slowly and use my cane. KoKo is very patient and avoids tripping me up. On Sunday friend Dick took care of KoKo and delivered him to Cherie, along with Froggy, bed, and food. Dick is a treasure!.
One very nice thing that came out of this... Before they closed the ambulance doors I looked out and could see 7 or 8 neighbors out there. They were concerned and wanted to help. I don't know many of their names, but see them when we are walking. I always make a point of saying hello or waving, even if they don't acknowledge me. And I keep doing it regardless. Since Sunday I have met many of those I hadn't actually met before; they came to our door or stopped us to speak when we are walking. I have some new phone numbers on my cell and know that I can call on them if I need help for anything. I am surprised and gratified by all this neighborliness. It is great.
I may not blog much. I will rest and not over do anything, so I won't have much to share.
Be safe. Keep well. Love, Del and KoKo
