I’m tired. Yesterday was stressful from the moment I rose from my warm bed. I found Kaya, my dog sick. She would not eat, and she normally eats anything and everything. I have to keep an eye on her. I also had to get Dave ready for his appointment with the orthopedic clinic. So I was worrying over Kaya, Dave is hovering over Kaya instead of getting ready, I’m urging him to eat his breakfast, and so on. I get him out the door and loaded in the car. A bit later he lowers the window. Why? I don’t know but it is freezing out there and he can’t roll it back up. The window is stuck due to the cold freezing temps. He knew I was furious and told me it rolled itself down. Just like a little kid. Dementia is hell. I tell you! I pulled over at the silver bullet (a diner), called his doctor to explain the situation and cancelled his appointment. We could not drive to Fairbanks with the window down. It was weird. The minute that appointment was cancelled, a weight was lifted off of my shoulders immediately. I felt it.

When we got home, I rescheduled his appointment which will now be a month away, and called the vet about Kaya. They got her in at 2:00pm. What a relief. No emergency charge this time. It still cost me $400! Due to her age and kidney issues, I was scared it was her kidneys shutting down. As it turns out, her liver enzymes were up due to something she shouldn’t have eaten. I suspect my husband, who has dementia, gave her chocolate. Today, she is back to normal. She is back to mooching and not walking about huddled and miserable. I hid his chocolate!! He hasn’t even missed it and won’t. He did want to know when he was going to see the doctor again.

Dave’s hip is bone on bone bless his heart. He was bellering for days that he was in horrific pain. The doctor suggested an NSAID ointment to rub on to tie him over until he can get his steroid shot. Now he tells me it doesn’t hurt and he doesn’t need the ointment, but still needs to see the doctor for the shot! Aargh! Dementia makes absolutely no sense. My eye is ticking once again. ~sigh~

Today was spent scheduling upcoming appointments and rescheduling any that were overlapping. I discovered the AI app, Gemini on my cell phone. It can dial the phone and add appointments and reminders. It will make my life a whole lot easier. It’s sweet indeed!!

God bless the world!