Monthly Archives: September 2020

Sunday September 20, 2020

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I managed to drop my cell phone in a bucket of water this morning. We tried the bag of rice but no joy. My sister, spent the morning going over to Verision to find a similar flip phone then Al … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 19, 2020

Posted on 19 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Al’s gone to Winston today. I have JoAnn sitting with me today until Al gets back, Yesterday OT came to give me a bath using my new shower bench, Worked great but I will only use it for right now … Continue reading →

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Thursday September 17, 2020

Posted on 17 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

I am reading Death at Glamis  Castle by Robin Paige. Hurrican Sally made landfall sometime this morning then is headed for us in the Carolina’s.  Al had to cancel his plans to go to Winston and my friends canceled theirs … Continue reading →

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Wednesday September 16, 2020

Posted on 16 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Visits today from the case manager from Yadkin Valley Home Health and OT to give me a bath. I also had an interview with Home Instead to see if they can help me find some sitters. A nice sunny day. … Continue reading →

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Tuesday September 15, 2020

Posted on 15 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Still hobbling along on the walker. I can put a little weight on the leg but only bu using my arms as support. We are keeping it iced down to reduce the swelling. Otherwise, not much I can right now.

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Monday September 14, 2020

Posted on 14 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Home health folks have started their visits again. Today I had nurse, OT,  PT. We decided a sponge bath is best for now since i cannot put any weight on the leg without the brace. I just ordered a shower … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 12, 2020

Posted on 12 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

The surgery went as expected. They removed the infected knee. I have spacers with antibiotics . The big bandage can come off Tuesday. Not sure when the staples come out. I can use the leg to touch down for balance … Continue reading →

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Monday September 7, 2020

Posted on 7 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Another warm, sunny day. After lunch Bonnie and I drove into town to the drugstore. She’s working in the yard doing plant things.

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Sunday September 6, 2020

Posted on 6 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Bonnie cleaned the bathrooms and vacuumed. We dd a load of towels. That took care of the usual Sunday chores. It’s another nice day with temperateness  in the mid 70’s, sunny and breezy. I walked four laps around the driveway … Continue reading →

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Saturday September 5, 2020

Posted on 5 September 2020 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

A leisurely day. Bonnie helped me do my laundry. She sat outside on the porch and read. I am working crossword puzzles and taking it easy. I get up and walk around every hour or so in the house. Yet … Continue reading →

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