I called the hospital around 9 and was told to call back at 11 as "she hadn't visualised him yet" - I thought he was in Emergency but it turned out they had him in a ward. After a lot of hoo ha, I ended up speaking to him, he wasn't very happy and didn't really know where he was. Later the doctor - I presume the "she" - phoned me and said as far as the TIA was concerned he was fine. They want to do a CT scan tomorrow apparently (today I guess) and would keep him til Monday. I was surprised but the doctor said she thought I might like a respite. I wasn't sure about that because I know he will be distressed not being with me. Discussing it with ladydog later she thought it was a good idea. I haven't really made up my mind.
I spent the rest of the day reading and doing nothing much of anything. I got rather bored. Lonely too I guess, we haven't been away from one another this long for a very long time. I had a few naps in the afternoon but got a couple of phone calls which woke me up. In the evening I watched Jeopardy and then rented an On Demand movie, The Secret Garden. I read the book a long time ago but had totally forgotten the story. Colin Firth was in it and he has always been a favourite of mine. I enjoyed the movie very much. Think I can watch it again if I want to for the same price. Hope so, it wasn't cheap.
Also, did my Spanish during the day - I only do a few minutes a day but seem to be getting somewhere with it. Still at a very simple stage though. Amazing what I have forgotten but also amazing how I remember certain phrases every so often when they crop up.
For lunch I had left over Pho from our Viet/Thai lunch on Thursday and then for supper I had some cevaps. I enjoy them and they always remind me of Yugoslavia, as it was when I was there anyway. Technically I should have served them on a bed of chopped onion as they did when I was there. One of the PSWs we had a while back came from that part of the world and said he made his own cevaps. I cheat and buy them. I believe they are made by double mincing the meat, they are then made into small sausage shapes but no skins.
Saturday morning is wash day and I have a pile of stuff to do, later I will phone the hospital and see how things are and maybe talk to Matt. At that time perhaps I will make a decision about bringing him home.
I am not sure how authentic this is, I know I was told that they minced their meat twice to make it really fine. That was when I was in Yugoslavia.
Serbian Cevapcici
A delicious little sausage-like meat. Great served as a sandwich.
1 ½ lbs ground pork
1 lb lean ground beef
½ lb ground lamb
1 egg white
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp paprika
1. Preheat a grill for medium-low heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. Add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. Mix well using your hands, and form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface. Grill sausages until cooked through, turning as needed, about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Author: AMERICANBRUNETTE
Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
I spent the rest of the day reading and doing nothing much of anything. I got rather bored. Lonely too I guess, we haven't been away from one another this long for a very long time. I had a few naps in the afternoon but got a couple of phone calls which woke me up. In the evening I watched Jeopardy and then rented an On Demand movie, The Secret Garden. I read the book a long time ago but had totally forgotten the story. Colin Firth was in it and he has always been a favourite of mine. I enjoyed the movie very much. Think I can watch it again if I want to for the same price. Hope so, it wasn't cheap.
Also, did my Spanish during the day - I only do a few minutes a day but seem to be getting somewhere with it. Still at a very simple stage though. Amazing what I have forgotten but also amazing how I remember certain phrases every so often when they crop up.
For lunch I had left over Pho from our Viet/Thai lunch on Thursday and then for supper I had some cevaps. I enjoy them and they always remind me of Yugoslavia, as it was when I was there anyway. Technically I should have served them on a bed of chopped onion as they did when I was there. One of the PSWs we had a while back came from that part of the world and said he made his own cevaps. I cheat and buy them. I believe they are made by double mincing the meat, they are then made into small sausage shapes but no skins.
Saturday morning is wash day and I have a pile of stuff to do, later I will phone the hospital and see how things are and maybe talk to Matt. At that time perhaps I will make a decision about bringing him home.
I am not sure how authentic this is, I know I was told that they minced their meat twice to make it really fine. That was when I was in Yugoslavia.
Serbian Cevapcici
A delicious little sausage-like meat. Great served as a sandwich.
1 ½ lbs ground pork
1 lb lean ground beef
½ lb ground lamb
1 egg white
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp paprika
1. Preheat a grill for medium-low heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, ground lamb and egg white. Add the garlic, salt, baking soda, black pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika. Mix well using your hands, and form into finger length sausages about 3/4 inch thick.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface. Grill sausages until cooked through, turning as needed, about 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Author: AMERICANBRUNETTE
Have a great day, stay well, stay safe.
Only you can decide - and it isn't easy. IF Matt is coping and if you have things to do that will be easier in his absence, go for it - ensuring some rest time as well.
ReplyDeleteLife is complicated isn't it?
Hugs.
Yes I know Sue, and yes life is complicated. I kept thinking he was here and in bed or in his bathroom or something. Guess I got lots of rest, but... Thanks for the hugs, I need them. Oh for some real ones.
DeleteHi Jo - I'm glad Matt is being looked after, but can quite understand why you're missing him ... take care. I'd guess the extra help you mentioned really was taken up by the ambulance lady ... good for her. It may be the ideal opportunity for the hospital to do some extra tests ... while you can do a few things at home in your own time and get some good rest. Take care - and all the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteYes, it would appear she did remember Hilary. I am still dithering.
DeleteIf they keep Matt until Monday, it seems to me that would be a much desired break from the daily strain, tears, and altogether difficult circumstances you go through regularly, but if I correctly read what you have written, it appears that you are not of the same mind. I would have thought a few days of only having to take care of yourself would have been a treat.
ReplyDeleteYes and no David. He said he is scared for a start. Not only that, we haven't been apart much in our whole married life and we are used to being together.
DeleteI should also have mentioned that the best cevapcici I have ever had were in Slovenia and Croatia. However, they serve a very good one on the combo plate at Veslo's Restaurant on Arnold Street, and they are available at the Polish deli I mentioned to you recently. I have not tried theirs so I can't offer an opinion.
ReplyDeleteMe too, that's where I first came across them. They sell them at Victoria St. Market too, those were the ones I had for supper, they were good. It is a long time since I was in Yugoslavia, 1969 to be precise.
DeleteWell, Matt is going to have to stay someplace when you have your surgery, so maybe a few days in the hospital will be a good transition for him. Sounds like you have separation issues to deal with. How will you cope when you have your surgery?
ReplyDeleteYou are right Denise, only trouble is, I gather they want him to spend 15 days in quarantine and I think he would really go nuts. These days visitors aren't allowed in the hospital anyway and when you are recovering from surgery, in my experience, you don't give a damn about visitors. The surgery business is a big issue in my life these days.
DeleteDon’t let guilt and your huge heart get in the way of what you....you need. I know you are lonely and it is so strange to be on your own but you need to recharge your batteries. Trust in the hospital knowing what is needed and they have people there who deal with dementia patients and know what the caregivers need. I would ask them about respiradone if he is not on it. That medicine truly saved me because my mom was so difficult.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying not to Birgit. I keep thinking about him and how he is feeling though. He is not difficult at the moment, what does respiradone do?
DeleteRespiradone calms them and makes them less anxious and agitated. My mom was so much better after being on this. Remember, she would grab me and shake me on occasion and put up such a fight in eating, dressing ...you name it. Afterward, that went away and she was much more pliable
DeleteDenise had a good thought. Hope he can come home Monday.
ReplyDeleteThe Secret Garden is a great film. Shame they plan to remake it. Like the special effects weren't good enough?
No problem with that Alex. He seems to be doing OK according to the nurses anyway.
DeleteIt was a great film, why on earth would they re-make it.
I have the DVD of the 1993 version. Not sure I wil watch the new one. One my favorite books, too.
DeleteI loved this one last night. It was this year too wasn't it?
DeleteIt's weird being alone when you're used to being together. I hope Matt can come home soon. I can see that arranging for your surgery is going to be complicated and I feel for you both.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right Helen. I keep thinking he is here in a different part of the apartment and have to remind myself. It is going to be complicated. Thanks.
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