'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am,i assisted him in the bathroom before
Breakfast.We did the exercise routine and
Afterwards went for a walk. Cathy came
By to have lunch with Mr Dancy,he enjoyed
Seeing cathy and the Halloween lunch.
He napped on and off today,i got the games
Out but Mr Dancy didnt seem interested.
His eating today was at 100%.Mr Dancy
is watching tv at this time.Ilene

Halloween at Dad's House

I had the Halloween Lunch today with Dad and Ilene. The menu included hangman's chicken (the chicken bone was sticking up out of the chicken piece like a tree, with a little string noose attached). Dad had the Ghostly Goulash. There was also Brains (molded corn), sweet potato cakes shaped like pumpkins, light rolls shaped like a cat and a witches hat. Fun!

I removed the seeds from the pumpkin and attempted to make some toasted seeds, which I burned slightly. Ilene will finish up the pumpkin and place the light inside.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice restful night he
Was up this morning at 7:30 am i assisted
Him in the bathroom with a shower,back-
Rub,sitz bath and skin care.After breakfast
We did the exercise routine and went for
A walk.Mr Dancy worked on the sea life
Book almost finishing the coloring.He ate
Really well today 1oo%.He is watching tv
At this time.Ilene

''Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:05 pm we
Arrived back here at 4:35.Mr Dancy
Ate his supper around 5:30,he didnt
Eat very much,about 50%. i gave him
A vitamin drink and bananas and
Strawberrys as a snack.He is watching
Tv at this time.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Bettie stayed with Dad most of Saturday. I helped Suzie make her Olive Oyl costume. We picked up some clothes at Goodwill. Suzie covered some old boots with brown cloth and buttons to simulate her "big" boots.

Dad and Bettie watched the Panthers game on Sunday. Unfortunately, the Panthers lost. On Sunday evening we had some pizza and salad after I got back from the symphony.

I noticed that Dad had not had a bowel movement, so asked him if he had to go to the bathroom. He said no, but made a lot of farting sounds, and soon he realized one was too much. I took him to the bathroom and he had some loose stools in his briefs.

The rest of the weekend went okay. We did some yoga today. Dad did a lot of arm stretching and touching of his toes.

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am,i assisted him with a shower,back-rub
sitz bath skin care and i used the ear
Drops to clean out his ears.It rained all
Day so we didnt go out for a walk but we
did the exercise routine.His activities
Included,conversation,worked with the
map anf finished the picture he painted.
His eating today is at 95%.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Day''

Hi Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am.I assisted him in the bathroom before
breakfast.I took him to senior services
Around 9:30 am and picked him up at
3:45 i picked him up ealy because of the
Rain,the traffic was terrible.His eating
Today was at 95%.He is relaxing by the
tv at this time . Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 this morning
I assisted him in the bathroom before
Having breakfast.He is sleeping much better
And his eatng today was at 95%.We did the
Exercise routine around 9:15 and immediately
after, we went for a walk.After lunch i got out
The paint and canvas so that Mr Dancy
Could express his artistry,he did very well
with the art work.He likes painting very
Much and continued painting most of the
Evening.At this time he is relaxing by
The tv.Ilene

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am
I assisted him inthe bathroom with a shower,
Sitz bath ,back-rub and skin care.After
Breakfast we went down to assisted living
For the flu shot,we were there at 10:am and
Waited until 11:am for the nurses to come.
He did get his flu shot.We worked on a puzzle
Later in the day. His eating today was at 95%.
He had a nice quiet day. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up at 4:05, we returned
Here at Mr Dancys home at 4:35.I picked his
Supper up at 5:15 and he ate supper afterwards
eating at 100%.He is watching tv at this time.
Ilene

Chip Visits Sunday from New Hampshire

On Sunday afternoon Chip drove in from the Raleigh airport. He arrived at dinner time and we had some salad and pizza, followed by cake and apple pie ice cream. Later that evening we watched the Red Sox play offs.

Today Chip and Dad went for a walk while I did some yoga from the TV. Chip then went to the lawyer's office. I was about to take Dad to Senior Services when he called. I then met them downtown so Dad could sign a paper making Chip executor of Mom's estate.

Before Chip had to leave for Raleigh he stopped and visited Jacob at his home.

Later we have to change the title of the car to Dad only (by March 15,2008).

''Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had nice restful night he slept
Without getting up,he was up this morning
At 7:30 am,i assisted him with a shower
sitz bath, back-rub and skin care,i also
used the ear drops once a week to expel
the wax build up. it rained most of the day
we didnt get a chance to go for a walk until late
Evening.He did some more coloring on the
sea life picture finishing up from yesterday.
His eating today was at 100%.at this time
He is watching tv.Ilene

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day,We
Went for a walk this morning and later
Mr Dancy ate lunch, afterwards he worked
Most of the evening on coloring in the
Sea life book. His eating today was at 100%.
He is watching tv at this time.Ilene

Busy Day For Dad

Today was a busy day. I woke up and had a quick breakfast with Dad. Then we went over to my house to make cupcakes for my work luncheon. I then took Dad to Senior Services for the day.

After my luncheon Suzie came over to my house and she helped me make some Irish Cream fudge. I went to work. Then I picked up Dad and had a nice dinner, Shrimp and pasta, bbq chicken, potatoes and carrots and fruit. Suzie came over and I went back to work.

I will pick up Dad's car tomorrow. It had to have freon put in it, and the clutch and brakes needed some work as well. I will try to incorporate a jog in it. (It is a couple of miles down the road from Dad's house).

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am.
I assisted him with a shower,back-rub
skin care and sitz bath.We did the exercise
Routine and afterwards went for a walk.
Mr Dancy worked on putting the map
Together and later watched some tv.
He ate his meals at 100% and is now
Relaxing by the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys Evening''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:10 we arrived back at his home at 4:40.
Mr Dancy had supper around 5:30, he ate
100% of his meal.He is now relaxing by the
tv.Ilene

Dad's Weekend

Dad had a fairly quiet weekend. Dad woke up ahead of me on Saturday morning and was sitting in the chair when I got up about 7:30 am. While I was at exercise class on Saturday, Bettie showed Dad the photos online from the Birthday Party. Dad enjoyed them and didn't want to leave the computer area for a long time.

Sunday I fixed pizza for supper along with a salad. We also had some cake and ice cream.
Dad didn't want to go to bed, so he spent much of the night in the chair. He got up about 5 am and I helped him to the bed.

Today Dad followed along with the yoga DVD, sitting in his chair.

Mr Dancys Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys day started at 7:30 am, I
Asssisted him with a shower, sitz bath, back -rub
Skin care and used the ear drops to clean out
Wax. He did some more coloring in the sea
Life book and had a lot to talk about today.
We went for a walk early this morning.
He had all of his medication and his eating
Was at 100% today.Mr Dancy had a good
Week. Ilene

''Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30 am
I assisted him in the batroom before breakfast.
We did the routine exercise and later went for
A walk.After lunch Mr Dancy engaged in some
Art work,coloring in the sea animal book.His
Eating today was at 100%.He is relaxing in
The tv room at this time.Ilene

'' Mr Dancy' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:30
am, I assisted him in the bathroom and
Later prepared breakfast. Around 9:30
am We did our exercise routine and took
A walk afterwards.I got the games out
After lunch,magnetic map and the alphabet
Board,he did participate,he is really good
With the map.His eating today was at 95%.
He is relaxing at this time in his reclyner
And watching tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy had a nice quiet day he napped
A lot .I got out some games and pictures and he fell
Asleep.We went for a short walk later in the
Evening and afterwards Mr Dancy watched some
Sports programs. After supper i assisted him
With a shower, sitz bath,back -rub and skin care.
His eating was at 95% today.Ilene

Dad in Florida

Dad had a great time in Florida. The plane ride went smoothly. Dad was taken at the curb in the wheelchair inside. The luggage was also taken at the curb, so I just had to push him to the security with very little wait. I was able to get first class tickets at the last minute, so it was nice to sit in wide leather seats!

Jennie met us at the airport and drove us to a nice dinner with lots of cousins. Dad sat down next to Jennie and they started arguing! But they did not seem to know what each was talking about! We had a nice lamb dinner. Later we visited Jennie's suite: living room and small bedroom and bath. Also a small kitchenette with mini-fridge.

The next day Chip watched Dad as Jennie, Kenny and I went to visit her old friend Kris' parents who live conveniently near by.

Linda had planned a whole day of activities starting with a brunch, complete with roast beef and banana pancakes, etc. Then the afternoon we had the party with a Mardi Gras theme. We saw a slide show, Jennie and Anice blew out the candles. Dad and Jennie enjoyed chatting again.

Well, we had to leave on Monday. Jennie drove us over to visit Aunt Jennie one more time.

At the airport Dad announced he was Charles Dancy USN retired at the security checkpoint. So I guess he knew what was going on.

Jason picked us up at the airport. We drove back to his home and had some take-out pizza. Ashley got upset because they think the kids next door are throwing rocks at their cats. And Ashley wanted Jason to run over and confront the neighbors, but he was reluctant. Anyway, I decided that was a good time to leave (it was about nightfall as well).

We got home about 8 p.m. and watched TV for a while. Dad went to bed about 11 (we both had fallen asleep in the living room).

He didn't wake up until 9:30 am! Ilene came by about 10 am and later the nurse Renee visited for Dad's monthly B-12 shot.

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 5:am,i heard a noise
In the tv room and found Mr Dancy sitting
On the floor in front of the tv,i asked him why
He was sitting there with the tv remote in
His hand,he said that he couldnt hear the
Tv.I took him into the bathroom, afterwards he
Wanted to sit and watch tv.At 7:30 am i
Took him into the bathroom to get his shower
Sitz bath,back-rub and skin care.He said he
Didnt feel well today,however we managed
To go for a walk and he worked some on
The alphabet board.His eating was at 90%
Today.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day'''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up this morning at 7:am
I assisted im in the bathroom and later
He had breakfast.We headed out to senior
Services around 9:20 and returned back
To Mr Dancys house at 4:35.He ate his
Meals today at 90%.He is now relaxing
by the tv.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancys' day started at 7:30 am,i assisted
Him in the bathroom before having breakfast.
After breakfast we did the exercise routine
And went for a walk afterwards.Mr Dancy
Commented that he liked the nice weather.
He seems to like the aphabet board and gets
Them in the slots very fast.We went outside
And sat and enjoyed the nice weather.Mr
Dancys eating was around 8o% today.He
Is now relaxing by the tv. Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, Mr Dancy was up at 7:30 am, i assisted him
With a shower,sitz bath, back- rub,and skin care.
He slept well until around 5:am and he got up
To use the bathroom,afterwards he didnt want
To go back to bed,so i gave him something to
drink and he watched tv in the reclyner before
going back to sleep.This morning we did our
exercise routine and went out for a walk before
Lunch.I got some games out however he didnt
seem interested,he was napping most of the
Day.His eating today was around 98%.Ilene

'' Mr Dancys' Day''

Hi, I picked Mr Dancy up from senior services
At 4:pm.We arrived back at his home at 4:30.
He had a good supper,eating 100%.Mr Dancy
Is now relaxing by the tv.Ilene

Dad had an active weekend

Dad had an active weekend (After an active week-Ilene asked if his medication had been changed). We spend Saturday afternoon at my house. Dad watched some golf. Then we went back to his house for a chicken enchilada and snapper meal. We watched an Iwo Jima movie about the men who raised the flag.

Sunday Bettie watched Dad. I told him I would be back at 9 p.m.-he was wide awake (Sometimes he is asleep when I get back at that time) . Bettie said he was very active walking around, getting cheese out of the refrigerator, etc. Dad started talking a lot, asking all kinds of questions--He kept asking how much the electric bill was. He actually got up and turned off the lamp in the living room, as well as the light over the dining room table.

On Monday Dad had gotten up in the middle of the night and left the toilet seat up. He was sitting at the end of the bed watching TV. (Usually he stays in bed until I get him up). He seemed more alert than he has been recently. Plus he was getting around a lot without his cane.

When we got to the podiatrist he told the assistant that his wife had died. He seemed to think it was just a few days ago though. We talked about the upcoming trip to Florida. I hope he enjoys seeing Jennie and Anice and my cousins.