John is having difficulty sleeping many mights now. Last night he was almost asleep by the time we got him ready for bed. But an hour and a half later, he was wide awake and wanting to watch TV.
He is also complaining that the bedclothes (VERY light) are too heavy on his feet. So I left them off his feet last night, with bedsocks on, but today his feet were really cold. I need to see if I can get a "tent" to put over his feet. Today the suction machine has run all day and he is stiff as a board. So it has not been a good day for him at all.
It was my respite day so Margie and I went to Abbotsford. I had hoped to get a commode chair at the Mennonite Central Committee store - they have always had some when I was there before. Today they did not have any. We only have the one we use now on loan until the 15th of the month and then we have to get our own. I will go on to Craig's List and Kijiji and see if I can get one there. They are much more expensive than I had imagined.
The really good news is that the extended medical has Okayed the purchase of a hospital bed and special mattress for John. I am hoping we may have those for him before the ending of the week.
Also had a phone call today from son John, in China. He is thinking of starting his own Enlgish school in DongGuong. He also may be the host and head judge for a TV show for entrepreneurs - no decision yet whether it will be in English or Chinese. He says he can do either. So things seem to be going well for him.
But, as far as the day goes, health-wise, one thumbs down.
Are they going to cover the full cost of the bed & mattress? Linnea
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