First Month at Care

Can't believe our first month is almost over. It really has gone by quickly. Guess that is because we have been so busy. I haven't driven very many times but Gary has done quite a bit. All of our driving has been here in town. We haven't had to do a run to Houston or Lufkin yet. Gary has driven the bus for the twice weekly Wal-mart trips a few times. They go on Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon. He particularly loves the Thursday afternoon run. Several of the assisted care facilities also bring their people on Thursday afternoon so there is a run on the battery carts plus just a challenge getting to the door to unload the bus. I tell him he has a "deer in the headlights" look when he returns from that one.

All in all we are really enjoying our time here. The people all have interesting stories to tell if you take the time to listen. Most of them lived through World War II and some will talk about it a little. It makes you feel silly when you complain about your aches and pains when you find out the things they are living with. The saddest thing is many of them have lost or are losing their sight. Several have macular degeneration and a couple just woke up without their sight. Some deal with it better than others but they all adjust and most have amazing attitudes about it all. Not sure I would have. We do have one man who is mad at the world over losing his sight but the majority just take it as another challenge.

The weather hasn't been as bad as we thought it might YET. Everyone keeps saying it will get worse. Thankfully our air conditioner keeps humming along.