As I mentioned yesterday, Wayne and I were married 44 years ago. We did not have a "wedding" but we were married in a church. We decided rather quickly that we should be married, so Wayne flew from Florida. Actually the problem was that he was transferred from Quonset Point, RI to Mayport, FL and we were then separated. I wanted to fly to Florida but I told him that I wouldn't "live with him", against my principles. So we decided to marry.
During the whole ceremony, we just laughed. Something was tickling us I think. I was wearing one of those empire mini dresses that made it look like I was pregnant, which I was not. Even my boss thought I was pregnant because we made a quick decision to get married. Our first child wasn't born until April 1973. We were married July 1969. The minister gave us the marriage vows that his daughter was having at her upcoming wedding. We repeated after him. Why we were laughing is just a nervous reaction I think.
My parents took us out to dinner that night. We found a motel nearby for our honeymoon and then he had to return to Mayport, Florida a couple days later. I followed two weeks later since I had to take care of business (my job for one).
While I was still in Rhode Island, Wayne found a place to live. It was in a trailer park outside the naval base. There wasn't navy housing for enlistees. As it turned out, I didn't like this house b/c it had no screens on the windows, so we quickly found a new place to live. It was a duplex trailer home, our first real home together.
Wayne had two 6 month cruises he went on while he was in the Navy, the second of which I was able to meet him in Athens, Greece! The Navy offered flights to Navy wives, on a charter plane. I was so excited to go! Unfortunately, it was a "propeller" plane! When we arrived in Greece, the plane was on fire! There were all Navy wives and children on board. We had a wonderful time in Greece. This was our honeymoon that we never had!
We have been through many good times and bad times. I have always said that our love held out through the most difficult of times, and I was right!
I love you Wayne!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Our New Craftmatic Bed Arrived Today!
I was anxious for this new bed because our old one must be over 20 years old and this one is an adjustable bed. It also raises feet and head and massages too! I know we will love this bed! But as the men took out the old and brought in the new, put it together, I watched Wayne and he was very quiet and looked depressed. Seems he didn't want this new bed, but I know he is going to love it. I got the adjustable for him because of his swollen feet/ankles. This way we can raise his feet up a little and it might help reduce the swelling! I had to go buy some sheets b/c this is a King/two twin xl's side by side. I got a sheet set, a king flat sheet, 2 new pillows, 2 mattress protectors and 2 mattress pads. I have two more sets of sheets ordered, so we'll be all set for a while!
One of the things I have noticed is that Wayne will talk about something and I don't understand anything he is saying. I can hear him, but it doesn't make any sense to me and when I ask him to explain it, he doesn't really know how to. Yesterday he told me he needed a t-shirt (he had one on) and then I realized he was asking for socks.
He helps me with what he can. He will wash clothes and take the trash bag out of the trash can.
I started a Weight Watchers Diet ... it is going ok. The first week I lost 6.6 lbs. I know I won't follow it to the "T" but if I even just cut back and stay away from the "picking" and junk food, I will definitely lose. I am determined (for now) to keep at it.
Tomorrow is our anniversary. We will be married 44 years! I met Wayne in Rhode Island (my home state). There was a club I went to and all the military guys also went to it. It was called The Girls City Club. . There was no alcohol there. Just hot chocolate and punch or soda. They had a band on the weekends. I loved to dance. He was in the U.S. Navy stationed in Quonset Point, RI. At first I didn't want to date him, and he was sort of chasing me around because if I went in the ladies room, he would be waiting outside for me. Finally, a friend of mine said "why don't you just date him" ... then we were married about a year later.... well, here we are 44 years later, 4 children later, and 10 grandchildren later. If it wasn't for the love we have between us, I don't think either of us would have gotten through the last 3 years.
One of the things I have noticed is that Wayne will talk about something and I don't understand anything he is saying. I can hear him, but it doesn't make any sense to me and when I ask him to explain it, he doesn't really know how to. Yesterday he told me he needed a t-shirt (he had one on) and then I realized he was asking for socks.
He helps me with what he can. He will wash clothes and take the trash bag out of the trash can.
I started a Weight Watchers Diet ... it is going ok. The first week I lost 6.6 lbs. I know I won't follow it to the "T" but if I even just cut back and stay away from the "picking" and junk food, I will definitely lose. I am determined (for now) to keep at it.
Tomorrow is our anniversary. We will be married 44 years! I met Wayne in Rhode Island (my home state). There was a club I went to and all the military guys also went to it. It was called The Girls City Club. . There was no alcohol there. Just hot chocolate and punch or soda. They had a band on the weekends. I loved to dance. He was in the U.S. Navy stationed in Quonset Point, RI. At first I didn't want to date him, and he was sort of chasing me around because if I went in the ladies room, he would be waiting outside for me. Finally, a friend of mine said "why don't you just date him" ... then we were married about a year later.... well, here we are 44 years later, 4 children later, and 10 grandchildren later. If it wasn't for the love we have between us, I don't think either of us would have gotten through the last 3 years.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Parkinson's and movement
Good Morning!
The day after the 4th July! We went to the movies yesterday to see White House Down. It was a funny movie. Anyway, we got free tickets because Wayne is a veteran! Can't get better than that. We enjoyed the movie but the weird thing is that it was funny when it was all about killing and taking the White House down. I would give it 4stars at least but I heard it isn't getting good reviews.
I never really talked about Wayne's problem with the Parkinson's. During the day, you can see his left arm shaking a lot (more than the right), but at night seems to be when it is its worse. He jumps around in bed ...well, his whole body moves and sometimes he falls out of bed because of it. He also seems to have violent dreams but he doesn't usually remember them. Sometimes I will touch him or hug him and it calms him down. I believe this is why the eye doctor was concerned about surgery on his eye because he can move easily without even realizing it. There have been times when he almost hit me during his dream. He doesn't realize he is doing this of course. I usually am half awake and will calm him down in hopes that dream goes away. If any of you have experienced similar things like this, I welcome your comments.
Have a good day!
The day after the 4th July! We went to the movies yesterday to see White House Down. It was a funny movie. Anyway, we got free tickets because Wayne is a veteran! Can't get better than that. We enjoyed the movie but the weird thing is that it was funny when it was all about killing and taking the White House down. I would give it 4stars at least but I heard it isn't getting good reviews.
I never really talked about Wayne's problem with the Parkinson's. During the day, you can see his left arm shaking a lot (more than the right), but at night seems to be when it is its worse. He jumps around in bed ...well, his whole body moves and sometimes he falls out of bed because of it. He also seems to have violent dreams but he doesn't usually remember them. Sometimes I will touch him or hug him and it calms him down. I believe this is why the eye doctor was concerned about surgery on his eye because he can move easily without even realizing it. There have been times when he almost hit me during his dream. He doesn't realize he is doing this of course. I usually am half awake and will calm him down in hopes that dream goes away. If any of you have experienced similar things like this, I welcome your comments.
Have a good day!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Update on Wayne
Hello, it is Wednesday July 3rd Already! Where does the time go?
Update: Took Wayne to the VA for his usual anticoag blood work and a consultation on his eyes for possible cataract surgery. Come to find out, the doctor said there are risks in having the surgery b/c of his condition (combination of alzheimer's, parkinson's (he's more worried about this I think b/c he moves) and other things like prostate etc. He said if he moves on the table, it could cause injury to his eye and he could be worse off. So Wayne asked for glasses. If the glasses help, he probably won't have the surgery. Hopefully they will help.
Also the issue of whether or not he can go on the other meds for the anticoag (instead of warfarin), the lady said he had to ask his Dr. I was disappointed. We saw a different lady. The other lady said he could go on the new med but I think back then he was still seeing the VA Dr. Now they show on record that he is seeing the DR. here locally, so guess we'll just wait till he sees him and ask about it. The idea of this med (can't remember name right now) is that he wouldn't have to have his blood drawn every month or however often it is needed.
I was up/down all night long. For some reason, he had to pee every 1/2 hour or something. Anyway, it will be a tired day for me.
I'll check back with more ...
Update: Took Wayne to the VA for his usual anticoag blood work and a consultation on his eyes for possible cataract surgery. Come to find out, the doctor said there are risks in having the surgery b/c of his condition (combination of alzheimer's, parkinson's (he's more worried about this I think b/c he moves) and other things like prostate etc. He said if he moves on the table, it could cause injury to his eye and he could be worse off. So Wayne asked for glasses. If the glasses help, he probably won't have the surgery. Hopefully they will help.
Also the issue of whether or not he can go on the other meds for the anticoag (instead of warfarin), the lady said he had to ask his Dr. I was disappointed. We saw a different lady. The other lady said he could go on the new med but I think back then he was still seeing the VA Dr. Now they show on record that he is seeing the DR. here locally, so guess we'll just wait till he sees him and ask about it. The idea of this med (can't remember name right now) is that he wouldn't have to have his blood drawn every month or however often it is needed.
I was up/down all night long. For some reason, he had to pee every 1/2 hour or something. Anyway, it will be a tired day for me.
I'll check back with more ...
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