Wednesday, February 19, 2014 

Morning was good for the pups. But just after I let them out into the yard to do their business, icy rain and sleet fell, making it impossible for another trip to the yard any time soon. Betty called to warn me not to go out. Her neighbor already slipped on the ice. Fortunately, it warmed up later in the day, which meant that Rob would go out again to finish clearing the front walk and the mounds of ice and snow. 

Checked my email. My bid for Richard’s creamer was accepted. It will be in the mail to us soon! 

Mom was not herself today. It was worrisome. She complained of being light-headed. I think it might have been a side effect of the nitrofurantoin, but her back pain presages a serious infection. She must take at least one more hit until I can call the doctor in the morning. He was out when I called this evening. You don’t want to miss anything. You don’t want your mother to suffer. You don’t want to make a bad call. But sometimes these things are beyond you. 

Am working on new plans for business. Might start a new med program. Might also become a 501(c)3. Much to do and think about, particularly finding more work to support this household. 

Am going to spend more time sitting with mom. She was up last night and called Rob at 3:00 am to tell him that someone was using her toothbrush. She asked him to move it into the bedroom, which he dutifully did. I am hoping she will sleep through the night tonight.