Well folks, here I am in Boulder City, Nevada since March 08, shortly after my mom died. I have been here caring for my Uncle's needs and personal affairs. Unfortunately, I had to have him moved to a skilled nursing facility since his care needs are more than I could continue to handle 24/7 without any help.
Today, July 15, he turned 80 years old. Here he is in his room at the Nevada Veterans Home here in Boulder City. This photo was taken a few days ago on a better day when I really bugged him to smile. He is stable and holding his own even though he does not want to participate in the life within the facility.
I've been busy in his house getting it painted, scrubbed of 17 years of smoking damage and sprucing it up. You can see the wall stains in the photos above. What a job, even have to change the carpets. I had hoped to leave last week, but it will be next week, around the 22nd, if then, I hope. At least I won't have to worry about this job when I get back here in a few months. I can focus on visiting him and resting.
When I leave here I will be heading north to Alturas, CA to visit family and put my mothers ashes to rest, at last. Then off to Idaho to R & R with my best friend, Sandy and her husband Ray then off slowly toward Texas. I will be there by October. I sure hope to bump into some of my RV friends along the way.
4 comments:
I'm glad to see a new post. I've been wondering where you have been.
roam
I'm sorry about that - I was typing in the wrong place. Although it's not bad advice. :-) Good to hear from you. Sorry you've had such a rough time. Isn't Colorado between Idaho and Texas? How about joining us in Grand Junction in September?
Hugs
I'll always remember when Uncle Everett and Don took me school clothes shopping. Matching shoes, belts, hats, and purses along with eight or ten outfits. We had the best time.
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