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On Wednesday Stevens' condition took a sharp decline. He wasn't able to get out of his armchair to use the walker to go back to his bathroom and bedroom. Our friend Curt came (at 9:45 p.m.) to help me move him. Thursday began all right--I went to Rotary, came home to get him up, and promptly had to call our part-time caregiver for help. She came right over. We began a new routine. V now comes every morning and every evening. He's sitting in the transport chair (wheelchair with small back wheels). There are other adjustments which are TMI, but I am very knowledgeable about adult diapers.... I am so appreciative of her! Even so, I've had to call the paramedics three times to come to lift him up.
I'd begun paperwork for to enroll him for a two-week respite care stay at a nearby assisted living facility* for when I'm traveling at the end of April. I called the representative and asked if I could cancel respite care and sign him up as a resident. So we have a lease (as of 3/31) and I've even seen the unit (440 sq foot 'open studio'). This week brings more paperwork and, importantly, an admissions evaluation. April will turn out very differently than planned.
* I've been working with a care consultant about assisted living options. I don't know what questions to ask (any salesperson puts on a good spin). This facility is one that she recommended. I toured it and another facility. The cost for assisted living varies with the level of care but it is less expensive than 24-hour in-home care. (Plus we don't have room in our house for a live-in attendant.)
Whew!
I made 10 daisy mug rugs for my P.E.O. chapter's ongoing project. I have several pieced backgrounds for the next batch.
The March guild BOM is at the lower center with the previous seven blocks.
The yellow Ohio Stars (March RSC) are a flimsy.
And . . . .
I inserted a small piece of turquoise (upper right 'log cabin' border). I inserted a multi-fabric piece in the center of each outer border. It all measures up to 60" square.
I thought about adding a narrow (1-1/2"?) outer border to stabilize the edge but I couldn't find any batik that I had enough of in the right color (which I think should be green).
Because it's still a flimsy my SAHRR won't be in the grand finale parade, but I am MOST relieved to have gotten it this far!
Linking up with Oh Scrap! Design Wall Monday SAHRR Parade
What a very difficult week - so glad you were as prepared as one can be in such circumstances. As you say sewing is a great stress reliever, but the stress is still there lurking. Thinking of both of you.
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Stitching is the best mental therapy and you've made some hard decisions this week. Hugs. Love your round robin result!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that Stevens is needing more care than you're able to give at home. It's a heart-wrenching decision to have to make I know. It's good that you've been doing the necessary steps ahead of time so it's not going to be such a mad scramble now. Just remember to take time for you.
ReplyDeleteYour SAHRR turned out wonderfully and you should be very proud of it.
Nann, I am so sorry to hear your news about Stevens decline. So difficult for you both, on many levels. Our prayers are with you both. Your SAHRR is lovely, I think either a blue or green batik final border would finish it off beautifully.
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ReplyDeleteI wondered if something was happening with Stevens since you hadn't posted all week. I have been through all of those steps that you're going through now with my mother's care, so I know all about those levels of care and the costs associated with them and the decisions to be made. It's hard! Glad you still had time for sewing - it does help. I think you can link up your SAHRR flimsy in the quilt parade - it doesn't have to be completely finished. I'll be thinking about you, Nann.
ReplyDeleteyour crystal ball in deciding those borders has served you well my friend...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about Steven's decline, Nann;((( This is so difficult. It took me quite a while to find
ReplyDeletea residential place for my Mom...we were lucky that her MD was the care doctor for one close by...I hope things turn out well for both of you...my thoughts and prayers are with you....
Your Daisy mug rugs are so pretty and your SAHRR looks beautiful...
hugs x2 Julierose
I am so grateful you were able to get Stevens into the facility as a resident - that can be such a fraught process (it's hard enough to begin with). I hope he settles in there and is well cared for. What a huge adjustment for you. Sending hugs and all manner of positive vibes for both of you.
ReplyDeleteHow fortunate that you had already been working with a care consultant and had a head start on finding a facility. I'm so sorry to hear that it is necessary for Stevens to go to assisted living. I hope it goes well for both of you. Your stress-relief quilting has certainly produced some beautiful results!
ReplyDeleteI'm mostly a knitter these days and this is the time for garter stitch on big needles. Something to keep your hands busy but not something that needs a lot of thinking. Is the quilting equivalent sorting out the scrap basket?
ReplyDeleteWhat a difficult week, and even more difficult decisions. Thinking of you and sending hugs.
ReplyDeleteNow - I do love those quilting projects!!! They are beautiful. Hugs my friend!!!
Best wishes to you and to Stevens during this sad and diffficult time. And for sure you have one of the best ways to relieve stress. What a fabulous SAHRR!
ReplyDeleteI hope Stevens adapts well to the facility. 24 hour home care isn't the right fit for most people, both for space and cost. I'll be thinking about you, and yes, sewing is great therapy.
ReplyDeleteVery colorful and pretty quilt.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those daisy mug rugs, Nann! Keep them coming.
ReplyDeleteWhen you hadn't posted for while, Nann, I wondered if your and Stevens were alright. I'm so sorry to hear of the challenges you and he are facing. Your whole situation must be hard--your husband losing his memory and all the adjustments you and he have to make. You seem to be handling everything so well. Are you? Sending prayers heavenward for both of you.
ReplyDeleteYour yellow Ohio Stars are beautiful.
Congrats on getting the SAHRR squared and the borders smooth and flat. Well done!
Nann, I am so sorry about Stevens decline. I hope you find the right place for him and you both. I’ll include y’all in my prayers.
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