self quarantine

Haven’t left the house in two weeks.  john And i haven’t killed each other and I am more thankful for having him in my life every day.  the first week of our quarantine was quiet as we both dug into our own projects....John cleaning out his office from 30 years of gathering, and me organizing my paints thinking of taking it up again.




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 Then last Saturday we decided to go for a walk.  My walking has deteriorated from the and regressed to a tilted walk in the previous week,  a walk I had. About 6 weeks ago where my head starts leading and I have to stop to let my feet catch up - hard to explain but clearly not normal.  I believe it from my drugs and my doctor’s agree.  I was debating taking a holiday from them when....I tripped on uneven sidewalk pavers, smashed up my face and who knows what to my right leg and knee.  JOHN dragged me off the street and into the house.  MY leg was useless and my face was dripping. Blood.  John had a pretty good case of raking me to the emergency room but i dug in my heals.  He got me to the recliner in the family room and that is essentially where i have remained.

Now i am navigating on the first floor and have increased my range to the entire first floor = 1/2 at a time,   It’’s exhausting,


Beware...in this state of aloneness i have reverted making phone calls in a random fashion.  Connecting with friends on facebook that i haven’t talked to in years when i see they are online. For Christmas i bought. Myself a “Portal” primarily to read books. To WILLIAM. We have read a few and total joy without hugs.it’s very handy with this isolation business,

Next blog i may do a video...til then

STay Well and.  Stay safe

Jan

Alli Anderson

March 10th Ally Anderson was born.  7 lbs,10 oz around 2:30 AM         WOW!   What a concept - a GIRL in my family.  William is so proud of her and is grasping the big brother role with great grace and enjoyment.  She was well preopared for this new addition.  I am awed by KA's organiztion and preparation of her new home. Big brother shared his excitement and  showed no signs of jealousy.  Just happy anticipation.

 John and I had the honor of staying with William the night Katharine Ann went into labor.  We arrived to squeels from  William - followed by the dinner distraction. KA and Will managed to  exit quietly  to the hospital and John and I were alone with the little prince.  He had had a busy day so was ready for bed at his regulalr hour. - and really ready when  John finished reading about dinosaurs.  He was the perfect big brother - slept well and late. It could not have gone more smoothly.  And what a treat to get those first baby ahugs of the morning as we went off to Day care as I had a Dr. Apt.

I want to get this news out so it's going to come in bits. stay tuned.

A new Month

It's March 2020!

Another milestone on this journey.  Had I known I would live this long- I could have started a lanaguage program and completed it..  ohhh the time I have wasted!  Now Im wasting more worrying.  Time to turn the page and get get back to living my life.

I am feeling much better with very little pain Medication.  I still am wobbly when I first stand up and often Appear as if I am drunk. It seems to be getting a little bit better but I think with the ears and everything else it's not going to change much more.  Time for me to cut my losses and go focus on the good things coming my way. First in for most I am very excited about the arrival of Ally around 27 March. I am to be an active participant to help KA  Excitement is in the air.

Last week Tyler came to visit for three quick days, it was great to have him here.  He and i aand  KA and William had some great time together, It was a great  visiti - I don't get to spend much time with  Tyler alone! I missed having Jamie here - but we will catch up on that.  In the meantime I want you to know that she is doing very well on the new cystic Phibrosis drug she is on - true medical break through.  Thanks for all of your support

And then no sooner did Tyler leaave and David Jr and a Penske van arrive.  It's kind of a long story and I dont  know the details,  bet he arrived at His Aunt Janet's!!!  Remembeer in December I was so distraught of having a lonely Chrismas?  what a lonely Christmas?  just give it time and, it seems to  right itself....just be quiet and an let it right itself.

Now it's time to be patient and wait for Baby Ally.