Author Archives: Robert Bruce Thompson

Thursday, 23 May 2013

Posted on 23 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:27 – Barbara’s dad will be released from the hospital today and return to the Brian Center. I was surprised yesterday when Don, our UPS guy, endorsed the Brian Center. He mentioned that he hadn’t seen me over there for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Posted on 22 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:29 – Barbara’s dad is likely to be released back to the Brian Center in the next couple of days. Brian Center called Barbara yesterday to ask if she wanted them to hold his room. She told them yes, even … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Posted on 21 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:56 – Barbara and I had dinner last night, and then settled in to watch a British mystery on Netflix streaming. About 8:30, someone from the nursing home called to say they’d just gotten lab results on Barbara’s dad. His … Continue reading →

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Monday, 20 May 2013

Posted on 20 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:40 – I’m going to have to have a talk with the management at Brian Center. Barbara and Frances are very upset because the clothes they take over there for their dad keep disappearing and he ends up wearing donated … Continue reading →

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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:36 – We’re hoping for another semi-normal day around here. Barbara’s mom was on her own last night, and as far as we know did okay. Frances is going to visit their dad today. When Barbara was over yesterday, he … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 18 May 2013

Posted on 18 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

09:41 – Barbara’s mom seems to be doing pretty well. Last night was the first she’d spent alone since she got out of the hospital. Barbara and Frances are arranging to have someone come in for a couple hours three … Continue reading →

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Friday, 17 May 2013

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

07:28 – Barbara’s dad is on a restricted diet at the nursing home. The main restriction is on liquids. He’s at risk of aspirating liquids, which can cause pneumonia. Accordingly, they have him limited to “nectar” liquids, which essentially means … Continue reading →

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Thursday, 16 May 2013

Posted on 16 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:09 – Barbara just left for work. She’s staying with her mom tonight, so Colin and I are on our own. She and Frances have emphasized to their mom that she absolutely, positively has to be able to get along … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Posted on 15 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

10:57 – Barbara is taking the day off from work. She stayed at her parents’ apartment last night to keep her mom company, and says that Sankie is doing well. She’s taking Sankie to a doctor’s appointment this afternoon and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Robert Bruce Thompson

08:41 – Barbara’s mom is at home and seems to be doing as well as could be expected. Frances stayed with her last night and Barbara will stay with her tonight, but after that they may leave her on her … Continue reading →

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