We had yet another very lazy weekend, which isn't all bad. Poor Joe and his injured bicep that has caused a terrible hematoma down his arm and even across his chest. It looks like he has been beaten to a pulp. Seriously.
I took him to the ER on Thursday because the swelling had gotten so bad from his injury on Monday. They did x-rays and a CT scan to make sure he hadn't broken anything or snapped a muscle or tendon. He was ordered off his blood thinner for a few days. We know that is what has caused so much trauma. I will call the cardiologist today to try for an appointment with him as our ER follow-up. They gave him a strong pain med to take and all it does is make him sleep.
The good thing about Joe sleeping is that I got a cupboard cleaned out, a drawer sorted and a few things thrown out that I have been putting off. I do feel bad for him. He isn't hungry, but has been eating and drinking okay. The arm has taken his mind off his hip and knee, I think. We are both looking forward to his physical therapy and that injection in his hip. Just waiting for July to arrive.
Friday evening, we had plans to go out to eat with Helen and Cheryl. He thought he would enjoy getting out, so we picked them up and they wanted to go to a new BBQ place that opened about a month ago. Do you have a Mission BBQ where you live? They are a chain, but I don't know how big they are. The meals were very good! We were pleasantly surprised. The decor is all about military and law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, some sports, etc. They have marked handicapped parking spaces and also parking spots marked for veterans. Very nice. Here are some photos I took:
For new friends, Helen is our 90-year-old friend of almost 30 years. She and her hubby were our first friends in Lakeland. Her hubby died five years ago, and she asked us to look after her finances, pay her bills, etc. Her hubby was a CPA and so is Joe and they were great friends. We are happy to look after her and are also happy her niece, Cheryl, was able to move in with her. Cheryl does work full time but is there with her at night. It helps both of them. I hope I am doing as well at 80 as Helen is doing at 90. She is sharp, healthy, and can almost run rings around me. Amazing woman.
So... a sleepy and not too productive weekend. Hoping things will start looking up this week. I am going to lunch with my former co-workers on Tuesday to celebrate a birthday for one of them. I feel honored that they asked me to come.... said it just seemed like I should be there. Sure do love my friends from work!
Wishing everyone a great week ahead full of many blessings! Thanks for peeking in! Peace & hugs!
Oh, it's good to see this, Terri. My 'fretter' was starting to stir again. (*smile*) I've not heard of Mission BBQ but the theme sounds outstanding! 'Hope the community supports them and they'll do well.
ReplyDeleteProp (and prayers!) to Joe for eating and drinking, even when he doesn't feel like it!
I wrote my blog and usually have it post at 5:00 a.m. I forgot and it was going to post at 9:00 tonight! Stupid me!! Too much going on! LOL
DeleteI haven't heard of that BBQ, but it sounds good!
ReplyDeleteHope your Joe is all mended up soon.
Have a cozy evening. : )
I'm so sorry about Joe's injured bicep! I hope it heals up soon!
ReplyDeletePraying for your good health and your husband's.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
What a painful sentence, 'His arm has taken his mind off his hip and knee.' I came back to read these posts and find out that Joe has really been through the wringer! I hope this is a good day for him and for you as well.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see Helen and Cheryl....heard so much about them,but don't recall seeing pix. Since I'm posting this a week later, I'm so happy Joe is doing so much better. Hugs to you two.
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