Archive for May 12th, 2009

“Hi, Jean, it’s T.”

I was so happy to hear her voice .  Had been hoping I could talk to her but she’s so busy I didn’t want to call her. She is the RN who cares for Wayne, in person, by phone, by intervention and home visits.

Although calling for a totally different reason, I told her about our past few days. She told me her RN partner had just filled an “emergency bed” at the facility of our choice – she would have admitted W for evaluation.

Also, I was told to call our specialist to update him. His receptionist is so great – Dr. was out but he’d call tomorrow unless you need a call back today. No, no, no – no emergency. Everyone has been so wonderful to us.

So, til tomorrow, I will wait and worry. They may not get a temporary emergency bed for some time but at least I know he will be checked out.

Somehow, I feel compelled to post pictures of Wayne so you have a face for the name:)

Have lots of time to think -  this quote came to mind – I hear him as he moves about, sleeping soundly.

Wish I could fix it for You. Not a day goes by that I don’t say to myself or someone, “I can’t believe what has happened, to Wayne, of all people.”

In this game, I guess he lost but, oh, how he plays the game. As in Life, pre AD, he amazes me with his kindness, love and humor. No matter what he has, he looks at me and says, “Want some?”

He will never assume anything is his, even food. Everyone will say, “That’s yours, Wayne.”

“Is it? Thanks.” His voice always full of wonderment.

Buddy is never forgotten to the point I could laugh/cry to hear one more time, “Now, Buddy’s been fed, has he?”

Several years ago,  told him I’d always feed Buddy, to never worry. So he knows I’ve done it but still checks.

Every night, after we settle in bed, “Got enough room?”  or “Got enough covers?”

This man has played the game, even thru AD. I can truly say of him, “It matters not if you win or lose but how you played the game.”

(That quote may not be accurate but the thought is)