5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in the living room watching TV.  Michele brought me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  Shortly after, Stephanie arrived to begin some of the dinner prep for Lily’s birthday party.  She left, then Andrew came to finish.  There was very little for me to do, so I enjoyed chatting with Dr. Vesper and sharing some pictures.  Prior to the guests arriving, he stated he was tired, but had much more energy once he was seated at the table.  We enjoyed a delicious dinner and great conversation.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 125.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, everyone pitched in to clear the dishes, load the dishwasher, and clean the kitchen.  They returned to the living room to watch Lily open her gifts.  I spent this time putting away a few pots/pans, setting out breakfast items and morning medications, taking out the trash, and touching up the bathroom.  Once the guests left, I gave Dr. Vesper his night time medication, assisted him to the bathroom, then to bed.  He seemed tired, but very happy as we said good night.

Dinner:     Tuscan chicken, fresh green beans, mashed potatoes, baked crusty bread, diet cherry 7up, cake and ice cream.

Visitors:     Stephanie, Andrew, Lily, Charlotte, and Mary Lou.

5:00-9:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in the bathroom.  Stephanie M filled me in on the day’s events while we waited on him to finish.  After she left, I took his dinner order and began cooking. He napped in his chair nearly until dinner was served.  He opted to walk to the table rather than use the wheel chair, but he was somewhat unsteady on his feet.  Once he was situated in his chair, he enjoyed a hearty appetite.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 148.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to his chair while I washed the dishes, took out trash, cleaned the kitchen and microwave, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  He remained awake, but very quiet, as he enjoyed an astronomy program on the science channel.  At bedtime, I gave him his evening medications, then accompanied him to the bathroom for his night time routine.  He again declined use of the wheel chair, but I stayed very close by with it.  He accepted my help with changing his brief, then finished on his own.  He had asked that I turn his TV on prior to his getting in bed, but once there, he asked that I turn it back off.  His fatigue was quite evident as I said good night to him.

Dinner:     Salad, chicken cordon bleu, wild rice, peas, garlic bread, diet 7up, and ice cream (Lactaid).

Visitors:     None

4:30-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner having just returned from the bathroom.  I chatted with Stephanie M about the day’s events before she left.  I sat with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes and enjoyed the Smithsonian channel with him before taking his dinner order.  He had a healthy appetite and ate well.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 155.  This required 2 units of insulin.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, set out breakfast items and morning medications, and took out the trash.  At bedtime, I gave him his evening medications, then waited while he performed his night time routine.  He did not want my assistance, but was more fatigued than the previous evenings.  He did request that I turn his bedroom TV on before I left.  As always, he was very gracious as I tucked him in and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, meatloaf, corn on the cob, wild rice, croissant, diet cherry 7up, and a very small scoop of ice cream (Lactaid).

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in the living room watching TV.  Stephanie M. brought me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  I chatted with Dr. Vesper for a few minutes, took his dinner order, and began cooking.  He had a hearty appetite and ate well.  He also enjoyed a brief phone conversation with Stephanie.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper return to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  Though still interactive, he did not have the energy he exhibited last night and seemed very fatigued when it was time for bed.  I gave him his night time medications and waited while he performed his evening toilette.  He declined any assistance from me.  As he was entering the bedroom, he noticed it was 9:00 and commented that it was too early to be going to bed.  However, he didn’t protest and accepted my offer of turning the TV on for him.  Once he was settled and tucked in, I said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, baked salmon, wild rice, peas, toaster corn bread round, diet cherry 7up, and ice cream (Lactaid)

Visitors:     None

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was relaxing in his recliner watching TV.  Michele spent a few minutes bringing me up to speed on the day’s events before she left.  Dr. Vesper was in a jovial, talkative mood and we enjoyed chatting until it was time for dinner.  He needed to use the bathroom prior to coming to the table, but was a little late, and required a change of clothes.  He was very energetic and insisted on no help from me while he was in the bathroom.  Once he was seated at the table, I did a quick load of laundry including his pajamas and favorite robe.  He ate well and continued to be very interactive.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 103.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen and microwave, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  I sat with him for a few minutes and enjoyed a National Geographic documentary on national parks.  He continued to be charming and engaging;  more himself than I had seen in a long time.  I truly enjoyed his good company.  At bedtime, I gave him his evening medication, waited while he performed his night time routine, and tucked him in.  He wasn’t ready to go to sleep and requested that I turn his TV on before I left.

Dinner:     Salad, chicken pot pie, and diet cherry 7up.  He declined dessert.

Visitors:     None

Note:     While taking out trash, I noticed the Subaru had a flat tire (passenger side rear).  I reported this to Stephanie and Mossy.  Mossy was aware and will address.

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in the living room watching TV.  I chatted with Stephanie M for a bit before she left for the day.  Dr. Vesper stated he was hungry, so I took his dinner order and began cooking.  He was more pensive than talkative through his meal and it took him a long time to finish.  His blood glucose level prior to eating was 145.  I also applied the topical cream to his scalp at this time.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Dr. Vesper returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, took out trash, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  Around this time Stephanie and Andrew arrived to drop off the truck and visit briefly.  After they left, Doctor read and watched TV till bedtime.  I gave him his night time medication, assisted him to the bathroom, then to bed.  He seemed very fatigued when we were saying good night.

Dinner:     Salad, baked salmon, corn on the cob, macaroni and cheese, toaster corn bread round, diet cherry 7up, and ice cream (Lactaid)

Visitors:     Stephanie and Andrew

5:00-7:00     When I arrived, Dr. Vesper was in his recliner watching TV.  Stephanie M spent a few minutes bringing me up to speed on the day’s events.  After she left, I chatted with Dr. Vesper, took his dinner order, and began cooking.  While he was waiting for dinner he enjoyed a nice phone conversation with his sister, Mary.  Once dinner was served, Dr. Vesper ate well, but it took him longer to complete his meal than usual.  I also applied the topical medication to his scalp at this time.

7:00-9:00     After dinner, Doctor returned to the living room while I cleaned the kitchen, washed the dishes, and set out breakfast items and morning medications.  At bedtime I gave him his evening medications, then assisted him in the bathroom with his night time routine.  Once he was finished, he appeared quite fatigued and seemed happy to get to bed.  I tucked him in and said good night.

Dinner:     Salad, chicken cordon bleu, peas, wild rice, diet cherry 7up, and ice cream (Lactaid)

Visitors:     None