Wednesday, October 21st, we started getting back to a 'normal' routine by taking Claude to Lexington for Oral Surgery. He had a tooth chip at the end of our trip. When we got home, the entire crown fell off at the gum. Dr. Hollen saw him and suggested removal of the tooth base and root followed by an implant. When Claude saw Dr. Morrow this morning, Dr. Morrow was thinking he was doing and evaluation and plan for how to deal with the situation. He asked Claude when he wanted to schedule his surgery to remove what remained of the tooth. Claude simply told him 'today'. Dr. Morrow was a bit taken aback but he said he thought he could do that. He checked the room that needed to be used for this procedure and found it was available. So, Dr. Morrow removed the remaining tooth and did some bone grafting. Claude will go back the end of January to have the post put in for the implant. It is a process.
We headed home with the understanding a prescription for pain was called in and could be picked up at CVS. Well, after two hours of no call from CVS, I called to be sure they called in the prescription. The person answering the phone said it was called in to Kroger Pharmacy. I needed to get some soft foods for Claude so I hurried off to Kroger. Claude's mouth was starting to wake up a bit.
I got a cart and picked up a few items and headed to the pharmacy. I waited in line for my turn. Then was told they had NO prescriptions at all for Claude Christensen. I exited the line and asked Claude to check his CVS app to see if it showed any prescriptions being filled for him. It did not. I called Dr. Morrow's office and explained that I was in Kroger and they had no prescription for him. I asked if they had sent it to CVS where we usually have prescriptions filled. She got off the phone with me and checked their computer. It appeared no prescription had been submitted. She submitted it to Kroger.
I went back to the Kroger Pharmacy counter and explained my situation. I asked them to be sure they had a prescription request from Dr. Morrow for Claude Christensen. It came in while we were talking. I then made sure they know my hubby had oral surgery and his mouth was waking up. This was pain medication for that and I would like it sooner rather than later. She assured me it would be ready in 20 minutes. Than I confirmed with her that I would wait right there and would appreciate them calling my name when the prescription was ready so I could quickly get it home to my hubby. All of this was done very politely but firmly.
In 20 minutes, I got the filled prescription. I picked up the sherbet that Claude wanted and some cottage cheese he requested. Then I checked out and got these things home to my hubby. Whew. Ain't life grand?!
We spent the remainder of our day with him resting in his recliner. I gave up my to do list and sat in my chair near him to get whatever he might want.
Thursday, October 22nd, Claude slept through the night. Yippee!! That is great for healing.
I spent my day doing laundry, blogging and labeling pictures.
I did go outside on this day and take pictures of our front yard tree to note that fall is coming for sure.
In the evening, I attended the October Relief Society Activity which was Line Dancing. We were few in numbers but mighty in spirit. I couldn't dance because something is wrong with my ankle. One other sister in her 80's could not participate. It turns out we dressed like twins without even knowing it. It was a fun evening.
Friday, October 23rd, we went for a biscuit breakfast. Then to CVS to pick up my prescription refills. One day Claude looked at me and asked, "What time do we go to CVS today?" We both laughed hysterically. We do seem to spend a lot of time at that drive-thru window.
I had feelings of getting a cold. I spent time at my laptop getting an Amazon order and a Walmart order ready to get most of my Christmas shopping done.
After Claude's nap, I gave him a haircut.
Bailey called in the afternoon. She wanted us to know she had a concert that evening. I told her we bought tickets long ago for a musical performance in Louisville and would not be able to make it. She understood. We will see her on November 7th for their homecoming game. Bailey sent me a link to watch the performance. The link was a Facebook link. I listened to the entire performance but could only hear the speaking between numbers, one march and one other piece. I wondered if the music was not copyrighted so it was blocked after the liver performance.
Katelyn called while we were headed to Louisville. She wanted to give my an update on Emelia who had an abscessed tooth.
We stopped in Frankfort for dinner at Chick-filA. Then we were on to the Brown Theater in Louisville to was The Carpenter's Songbook: A Live Celebration. The final encore was "Top of the World". Claude sang those bass notes I love while I belted the melody. Great end to a truly fun evening! They did a wonderful job. The men sitting behind us came back after the intermission and I overheard their conversation. A woman was greatly upset because to woman singing didn't sound exactly like Karen Carpenter. She left very upset. I'm thinking it was the couple seated next to Claude and me as they never returned after the intermission. I mean, really, it is a tribute. You come to enjoy the music you loved. The performances were excellent. The vocalist didn't sound exactly like Karen Carpenter but I know of no one who ever has or will. They told the story of the Carpenters career and did a fine job. It was worthy of the standing ovation they received at the end.
Saturday, October 24th, we had a lovely day at home. I received another eMail about a John Cleese performance in March. I shared it with Claude and we thought it would be worth our time. I was able to purchase the tickets with my cellphone. Amazing little devices. I usually like to do this on my laptop. But it worked quite well.
Katelyn gave me some of Denise's clothes. I laundered them in preparation for making pillows out of each item. Katelyn wants them as keepsakes for her children.
I was able to get the November Relief Society birthday cards ready. While at it, I assessed the needs for number of card and stamps as well as finding the best deal on cards. I sent Jenessa Dymock, our Relief Society president, a eMail explaining what we needed and the costs with a link for the cards on Amazon.
The rest of my time I spent with clearing out picture files. I am currently working on the Sadieville pictures.
We opted for a Taco Bell run for dinner followed by an evening of Psych.
Sunday, October 25th, was a good Sabbath Day.
The Wenzel's sit in front of us in Sacrament Meeting. Well, Sarah and her three children sit there. Bro. Wenzel is 2nd Counselor in the Bishopric so he sits on the stand. This is such a sweet family. The two older children are getting left a bit as the mother takes the baby out when he starts to cry. I have assured her I will watch the older two. As she left the second time, she turned to the daughter, gave her a book, as asked her to quietly read it to her brother. They snuggled beside each other and dutifully did what their mom asked. The little boy was getting sleeping. His older sister touched her shoulder and told him he could put his head on her shoulder. This was the two of them. It melted my heart.
After Sacrament Meeting, I was walking around the halls being sure I had all the sisters recorded for attending that day. As I was doing this, Karen Raulston asked me if I was doing something for Relief Society or could I help her. She had Kitty Lloyd by the arm trying to walk her down the hall. Karen needed someone to support Kitty on her right side. Then I saw that Kitty was having a very difficult time walking and was very disoriented. As we slowly walked down the hallway, I said to Kitty that we should be her home. She really wanted to stay for Sunday School. It was obvious she was in a bad way. After walking a couple of feet, Kitty agreed she should probably go home. By this time Debra Hatchett was aware there was a problem and came to help. Debra got Kitty a chair to sit on as we got Kitty to the back door. Debra has nursing background. She did a few checks to see if it might be a stroke. Karen went to get her car to drive Kitty home. I got Kitty's phone can called her daughter and explained how her mom was behaving and our plan to get her home. She said she would be ready. Kitty's daughter is a nurse. Debra Hatchett got Kitty's car keys. Kitty couldn't remember where she parked her car. I knew it was a white car. Debra went out with the key fob trying to get the car to respond to the fob so she could find it. Bishop Barber and Bro. David Bennett came out of the church to be sure we were okay. After all, it was three older sisters helping a very old sister. I suggested Kitty might want a blessing. Bishop and Bro. Bennett stood in the open doorway of Karen's car and gave Kitty a blessing. Then Debra drove Kitty's car and followed Karen and Kitty in Karen's car to Kitty's home. Kitty's daughter and son were there to get her out of the car and into their home. What an experience. Grateful to be there to help. Grateful Debra showed up to check Kitty. Grateful Bishop was there to give her a priesthood blessing.
We got lunch from Burger King and headed home. I would clear the DVR while Claude napped. When he woke up, we watched all the Music and the Spoken Word we had DVR'd. Then we made a quick trip to Dairy Queen for a treat.
After that we tried once again to connect with the people behind us to get their contact information for Jon Zimmerman. He wants to talk with them before he cuts down the trees in our back yard. They were not home. But I think I found a phone number to help me try again.
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