Chore Progress

Elkmont, Alabama

Weather: low 45 degrees, high 76 degrees, clear skies

Our busy day yesterday made us a little slow to get going this morning. Both of us were so tired last night that we were asleep before 2200 hours. Sleeping early didn't help as far as my sleeping problems, but I was still able to get enough sleep that it didn't bother me today. No sandy feeling eyes or everything looking like it had a yellow haze around it. That sound familiar to anyone who's had trouble sleeping before?

Once we finally got some energy going, I finished putting fertilizer and weed killer on the lawn. That only took me a couple hours to finish, when in the past, I could have done it in a half hour. At least I can still do some things.

Carolyn completed staining and finishing the piece of furniture she was working on yesterday, plus started another piece. The first piece turned out well, so it was a good investment. She thinks she will complete all the pieces by next Monday, if some projected weather coming through here tomorrow doesn't slow her down. In her spare time, she planted some bulbs, which is a little late for this year. But, she'll get to enjoy them next year. The important thing was to get them in the ground.

My brother-in-law Roger came by for a visit about midday. Judy and Traci had to go to Birmingham, so he spent some time with us. He and I decided to go McDonald's and get a fish filet sandwich for lunch, one of the few things I can still eat at that restaurant. I think we might start getting together every week for lunch. We had a good visit, and it was nice to sit and talk to a person I consider not only my brother-in-law, but one of my best friends. We are fortunate to have Judy, Roger, and Traci here as we go through my medical problems.

Speaking of medical problems, when I saw the specialist in Birmingham last week, he said I needed a pacemaker installed as soon as possible. I agreed to the pacemaker, and urged them to get me in to the hospital quickly so it could be done. That was a week ago yesterday, and I have still not heard from anyone about when the procedure will be performed. This past Monday, I called and asked that I receive a call back that day letting me know what the status was, which was agreed to. I heard nothing.

Today, I called again, expressing my concern that nothing seemed to be happening as far as setting up my appointment for the procedure. Could it have fallen through the cracks? Did I need to go to another facility? I was assured that the doctor's nurse was going to check into what was going on, and I would get a call back today. Well, guess what? No call today. What am I expected to think? This facility is supposed to be ranked in the top ten in the US. I have to say they are not showing me anything. If I don't hear something soon, I will be talking to my doctor in Athens about having the procedure performed in Huntsville. I don't feel like I can afford to wait, even if the facility in Birmingham is rated as highly as it is. We're talking about my health and life here.

RVing is a lot more fun than this.

More later, be safe.

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