Since I've had several PM's asking about Harry, I thought I'd just clue oldies and newbies in on his status. Please excuse me for not responding individually.
Harry had a stroke in September 2003 that left him with some physical and intellectual impairments. We managed to keep him at home by using some home support services but things were deteriorating. He is 83, diabetic, and has occasional urinary and fecal incontinence as well. It's been rough!
Something was bound to happen, of course. On June 2, when I was out at a meeting, he fell and got a major gash (11 stitches!) in his head and broke six ribs, one of which perforated his lung. He completely ignored the Lifeline help button which he has been wearing for nearly two years! He was in hospital for nearly three weeks and has now been moved to convalescent care in a private room in a Seniors' Retirement Residence. That will probably be where he stays as I can no longer manage things at home and have any kind of life. Today's transfer went fine although H. still thinks the move is temporary. If he deteriorates more, we will be moving him to a Long Term Care Facility.
I appreciate all the support, prayers and hugs from all you chickies. This is certainly a wonderful place.
Now that that's settled, I'm planning to just get on with Life and maybe lose some weight! So, my life has been in transition but it's now going full speed ahead.