No discharge to skilled nursing today. Mom now has diarrhea with a bacterial infection in addition to a urinary tract infection.
Monday, January 18, 2010
At the hospital
The new entrance at Mercy San Juan Hospital, a rainy day.
No discharge to skilled nursing today. Mom now has diarrhea with a bacterial infection in addition to a urinary tract infection.
No discharge to skilled nursing today. Mom now has diarrhea with a bacterial infection in addition to a urinary tract infection.
Conversation @ Starbuck's w Gaby
As I waited for my sandwich to arrive,Gaby: You have a bag of See's Candy. I love chocolate. Last night I wanted a piece of chocolate so bad, but my car is broken down. I couldn't even drive to the store to buy some.
She handed me my hot sandwich and I drove away with a smile on my face. Actually I use the See's Candy bag to tote my embroidery project to/from the hospital. This is what the Starbuck's employees see from their drive-thru window perch:
Sunday, January 17, 2010
At the hospital
Mom is doing better, she will be discharged tomorrow to a skilled nursing facility. Meanwhile, Sophia entertained everyone.
Conversation @ Starbuck's w James
My drink order wasn't quite ready.
James: What are you up to this Sunday?
~A: On my way to the hospital.
James: I saw your shopping bag on the seat and I thought maybe you'd been to the See's Candy store at Arden. I love See's chocolate, mmmmm. What's your favorite piece?
~A: Bordeaux . . . chocolate sprinkles on the outside, brown sugar/buttercream filling. What's your favorite?
James: Those thin caramel wafers . . . with the hard crunchy center.
My drink arrived and I drove away with a smile on my face.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
for my mom was also at 9 am Saturday. Basically a throat dilation and temporary feeding tube so she can get enough calories.
Sophia's Baptism
9 am Saturday at the downtown Sacramento Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. (Sorry about the zombie eyes, I don't know what happened.)
Godparents, brother-in-law Jeff and longtime friend Kristen Wymore Clements.
Justin Hampton and Heidi Peterson
L-R: Sheri Meyer, Danielle, Jeremy Clements holds son Logan, Michael (Danielle's husband).
L-R: Conrad Del Castillo, Leiah (Lenin's older sister, Jeff's wife), Holly (Lenin's younger sister) with a niece.
Brunch afterwards at Zócalo:
Note the picture frame on the back wall showed a slide show of Sophia's life so far and many photos of her family. On the screen at this moment are 4 generations of Hodel/Hampton/Del Castillo women.
Cupcakes from Ginger Elizabeth:
Kristen Wymore Clements with Jeremy and sons, Logan and Mitchell:
Godparents, brother-in-law Jeff and longtime friend Kristen Wymore Clements.
Justin Hampton and Heidi Peterson
L-R: Sheri Meyer, Danielle, Jeremy Clements holds son Logan, Michael (Danielle's husband).
L-R: Conrad Del Castillo, Leiah (Lenin's older sister, Jeff's wife), Holly (Lenin's younger sister) with a niece.
Brunch afterwards at Zócalo:
Note the picture frame on the back wall showed a slide show of Sophia's life so far and many photos of her family. On the screen at this moment are 4 generations of Hodel/Hampton/Del Castillo women.
Cupcakes from Ginger Elizabeth:
Kristen Wymore Clements with Jeremy and sons, Logan and Mitchell:
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Overheard: SLC to SMF
Lisa and Ray were among the last passengers to board the plane in Salt Lake City.
Lisa: I can't get this suitcase inside this compartment.
Flight Attendant: Ma'am, that suitcase won't fit in there.
Lisa: There are too many backpacks in these upper compartments. They should be under the seats.
FA: Ma'am, that suitcase is too big, it won't fit in that space. (Bam! Bam!) Ma'am! Don't try to force the door shut.
Lisa: There are too many backpacks in all these compartments. If somebody could take their backpack out, I could find a space.
FA: We're not going to go down the aisle removing backpacks. You'll have to check your bag. We're trying to get ready for takeoff.
Lisa: Well, there are still too many backpacks in these upper compartments.
The FA took the suitcase. Ray and Lisa sat down across the aisle from me and back one row. I had a window seat! with no one in the center seat! and a Little Old Lady in the aisle seat. The flight attendant returned and spoke to Lisa.
FA: Ma'am, is that your assigned seat?
Lisa: No, my seat is about 10 rows up, but I want to sit here.
The FA turned to the young man standing behind him and asked if he'd mind switching seats, but the young man really wanted a window seat so he could sleep better. The FA told Lisa she'd have to move. Lisa pointed across the aisle and barked, "Can't he sit over there?"
Indeed it was an available window seat, the young was satisfied. At last the plane was ready to go. By snack time the LOL was sound asleep. The FA gave me a package of peanuts and took my drink order. I pulled out a package of giner cookies that I'd saved from the first leg of today's flights. Thirty minutes later, the LOL flagged down the FA, "Where's mine?"
FA: I think you were sleeping, but I'd be happy to get you something now.
LOL: I want cookies!
The FA attendant gave her a blank look, but finally said he'd go check to see if they had any.
FA: I'm sorry, we don't have cookies, we only have peanuts.
LOL (with a quick glance at my cookies): It would be beter if you had cookies.
FA: Yes, ma'am
Later, as the plane neared the jetway, the LOL jumped out of her seat and rushed up the aisle gaining about 10 rows before she was slowed down. "Excuse me, Excuse me, can I get by" got her another 3 rows before others stopped accomodating her and clogged the aisle.
Meanwhile at the back of the plane, Lisa is now on her cell phone, "Yeah! The plane left a little late, I don't know why, but we had a tail wind so we . . . " I never heard a peep from Ray.
Lisa: I can't get this suitcase inside this compartment.
Flight Attendant: Ma'am, that suitcase won't fit in there.
Lisa: There are too many backpacks in these upper compartments. They should be under the seats.
FA: Ma'am, that suitcase is too big, it won't fit in that space. (Bam! Bam!) Ma'am! Don't try to force the door shut.
Lisa: There are too many backpacks in all these compartments. If somebody could take their backpack out, I could find a space.
FA: We're not going to go down the aisle removing backpacks. You'll have to check your bag. We're trying to get ready for takeoff.
Lisa: Well, there are still too many backpacks in these upper compartments.
The FA took the suitcase. Ray and Lisa sat down across the aisle from me and back one row. I had a window seat! with no one in the center seat! and a Little Old Lady in the aisle seat. The flight attendant returned and spoke to Lisa.
FA: Ma'am, is that your assigned seat?
Lisa: No, my seat is about 10 rows up, but I want to sit here.
The FA turned to the young man standing behind him and asked if he'd mind switching seats, but the young man really wanted a window seat so he could sleep better. The FA told Lisa she'd have to move. Lisa pointed across the aisle and barked, "Can't he sit over there?"
Indeed it was an available window seat, the young was satisfied. At last the plane was ready to go. By snack time the LOL was sound asleep. The FA gave me a package of peanuts and took my drink order. I pulled out a package of giner cookies that I'd saved from the first leg of today's flights. Thirty minutes later, the LOL flagged down the FA, "Where's mine?"
FA: I think you were sleeping, but I'd be happy to get you something now.
LOL: I want cookies!
The FA attendant gave her a blank look, but finally said he'd go check to see if they had any.
FA: I'm sorry, we don't have cookies, we only have peanuts.
LOL (with a quick glance at my cookies): It would be beter if you had cookies.
FA: Yes, ma'am
Later, as the plane neared the jetway, the LOL jumped out of her seat and rushed up the aisle gaining about 10 rows before she was slowed down. "Excuse me, Excuse me, can I get by" got her another 3 rows before others stopped accomodating her and clogged the aisle.
Meanwhile at the back of the plane, Lisa is now on her cell phone, "Yeah! The plane left a little late, I don't know why, but we had a tail wind so we . . . " I never heard a peep from Ray.
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