QC03-03 Hot Florida

August 27, 2010 (Fri) Englewood, FL (3) high 90s - Yesterday we parked Q in the hospital employee's parking lot during the day while we were in and out of the hospital. Today, in search of more shade, we chose to park in a Publix (supermarket) parking lot across the street from the hospital. Mark stayed in the the motor home when Joy went to visit her mother. When she got there she learned that the hospital was in lock down. There were several police cars around and the lot where we'd parked yesterday was cordoned off with police tape. Apparently someone found a box with wires hanging out of it that could not be explained.

Bom came home this afternoon. Although she is in no pain most of the time (a mystery but also a blessing) she's uncomfortable when she has to move or be moved. Fortunately that doesn't happen very often. We are camped out nearby behind the assisted living home so that Joy can visit her a couple of times a day.

August 28, 2010 (Sat) Englewood, FL (4) 91/98° - The last day of our cell phone rationing! All the calls to Bom's health care insurer and "Human Resources" used up 298 of our 300 allotted minutes. We thought about selling the last 2 minutes on eBay but never got around to it.

Joy and Gail spent nearly 3 hours with the Visiting Nurse nurse this morning giving her Bom's health history and current situation, including general condition, abilities and limitations (broken ankle not withstanding). They spent a couple of hours with Bom in the afternoon and evening but she is mostly sleeping now recovering from the operation and medications. We dined (for the second time) at Mango Bistro, one of the two good places to eat in Englewood.

August 29, 2010 (Sun) Englewood, FL (5) 81/95° - The rain last night cooled things off some but it was still very humid and uncomfortable this morning. Without Gail's car - she's flying back to Seattle today - we decided to get some long overdue exercise. We walked to the Publix to get a New York Times and some milk. It was about 3 miles round trip.

We had a quick downpour this afternoon. It was just long enough to soak Mark as he closed up a chair he'd put out and wet down the areas around and under the windows and vents before they could be closed. Then it stopped. Some threats later but nothing developed.

August 30, 2010 (Mon) Englewood, FL (6) 76/94° - Although it didn't rain during the night, it cooled off enough that we needed cover in the form of a sheet before morning. More importantly, it's dryer. That makes a whole lot of difference in comfort.

The physical therapist came to work with Bom this afternoon. After taking some time to get some history - Bom is going to be very well documented when this has run its course - she put her through as series of simple exercises. Kelli (the therapist) was quit impressed with Bom's strength and condition. And Joy is very happy with the therapist. She's a lovely person, gentle and personable. Bom was tired when she'd finished though and fell asleep soon after the session was finished.

August 31, 2010 (Tue) Englewood, FL (7) 76/97° - It was quite comfortable sleeping again last night - after it cooled off. This morning we went out and did some errands - including laundry. We will be leaving tomorrow and don't want to take the time then when we can get them done today.

Q063281 Jeanne Walton's yard, Englewood, FL (x7)