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Today we tried another trip to WholeFoods

Barbara Matson / October 12, 2019

Oct. 12: today we tried another trip to WholeFoods to see if I could manage the aisles and make purchases on a Saturday morning. It worked and I had a slice of vegan pizza! It was so tasty! Unfortunately, we did not have our phones and couldn’t take a photo 🥴😔

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My day was not so exciting as yesterday

Barbara Matson / October 11, 2019

Oct. 11: my day was not so exciting as yesterday. However, the big thing here today was the installation of ceiling fans in the master bedroom, living room, and outdoor patio. This will help cut costs for electricity. I hope to go on another exploration trip tomorrow. Love you all, Mom

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Carinna brought me this bouquet of flowers.

Barbara Matson / October 11, 2019

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This afternoon I went on my first excursion away from our community

Barbara Matson / October 10, 2019

Oct. 10, 2019: This afternoon I went on my first excursion away from our community to Oro Valley and Whole Foods. It was a big deal for me to get in the car and drive that far! It was a successful trip and I look forward to doing it again soon. We bought a piece

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A friend brought some beautiful note cards that she had made

Barbara Matson / October 9, 2019

Oct. 8, 2019: today a friend of mine came and brought some beautiful note cards that she had made. She helped me to write thank you notes to the caring people who have helped me or are helping me here in our community. She was very helpful. What am I thinking about? I realize my

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I am listening to a book about Thomas Jefferson.

Barbara Matson / October 7, 2019

[From a text chat] Rob:I asked Kris a lot of questions about how things are going for you and dad and I felt better informed at the end of our call. Mom:That’s good, Rob. Kris was a tremendous help. He did so many thoughtful things for us; understands our medical needs here; met my hospice

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The new pain med seems to be improvement.

Barbara Matson / October 6, 2019

Oct. 6, 2019: The new pain med seems to be improvement. Hospice is changing it and we all feel there is definite improvement. I also have two diuretics that I take each AM after breakfast. Kris taught Dad to make a simple meatball supper, too, and we all liked it! Love you, Mom

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It really looks so much better!

Barbara Matson / October 5, 2019

Oct. 5: Kris worked hard to hang three mini-pendant lamps in our kitchen to help provide soft light in that area. It really looks so much better! My meds have been changed by Hospice and they definitely are an improvement so far as comfort is concerned.

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That was a fun experience.

Barbara Matson / October 4, 2019

Kris took me on a really long walk today. We walked into the first parts of the development of our community and down to the quiet part where we live. It is cool & comfortable in the shade; warm in the sun. That was a fun experience with Kris.

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My regular hospice nurse came today.

Barbara Matson / October 3, 2019

Oct. 3, 2019 My regular hospice nurse (Mark) came today. We were able to clarify meds that need to be discontinued and identify the new one that needs to be introduced: Morphine ER. I also will be taking 2 Sena Plus pills twice daily and Miralax once daily in the morning to combat constipation. Tonight

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