juggling

 I had taken action to be off work last week for my Uncle's funeral. Instead of a traditional burial, he was cremated and there was no funeral that week. I had already made preparations for time off so I was still off work those days. Some of that was good because I would have had to cancel a car maintenance appointment I had made a while back to drive down to Georgia. I was going to have to do a car-juggling & ride with MonsterMustDie to make it happen on time so I was able to keep the appointment and have my car serviced instead of waiting weeks for another appointment when we already had to a quart of oil to it this week.  

I talked to my remaining uncle, who said the family was planning a small private memorial service in December. However, he was a bit confused on the exact date and place. I haven't had any direct communication with my mother's family since then. Now, I'm scheduled to work until 11:15PM (retail work after Thanksgiving) on that weekend. I've left a voice message with my uncle. I texted my sister-in-law, who told me not to worry about it, which in family code would usually mean we are not invited to the memorial, anyway. It could just be for my aunt and her children. That would certainly qualify as a private family event. I suppose a text and a brief phone call is the only goodbye we get. 

In other news, we'll be spending Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day with Jennifer and her family and I am very thankful for their generosity, indeed. 

death in the family

 My oldest uncle died this morning.  I got a text this morning at 10:30 a.m. from my youngest and last surviving uncle, Robert, "Uncle Ronnie died this morning”. 

I phoned Robert immediately. He was at Ron & Joyce's house, waiting for the funeral director to arrive at the house. Ron had just passed. I asked what happened and Robert told me that Ron had pancreatic cancer and his health had been in decline for several years. Still, his death came quicker than they expected. He was lucky enough to be in hospice care at home. We talked until the funeral home van pulled up in the driveway. I texted all of the Perry family that I had a phone number for. Now, I am waiting until someone is able to let me know about any funeral/memorial plans that will be made. Looks like I have another trip to Georgia is in the near future. 

more dental trouble

I went to have a dental cleaning last Wednesday and my mouth is still sore and healing.

My gums are really beaten up. I'll probably need more periodontal surgery soon to correct the latest damage and I still have several,  perhaps permanent,  numb spots on my mouth, face, and scalp from the last surgery. 

Meanwhile,  I'm told this is just a normal part of growing old. 

In other news,  MonsterMustDie is still coughing constantly and refusing to make a doctor's appointment or take anything for the cough. He just says it's only a cold and no doctor would see him for a cough if he called them, which he won't do. 

He's still coughing

 MonsterMustDie has no fever but he still has a very troubling cough. I want him to see his doctor tomorrow just to make sure this respiratory infection does not develop into bronchitis or another stroke. I can't force him to see a doctor but I really want him to. 

negative

MonsterMustDie's Covid test is negative.  We'll test again in a couple of days or if he has a fever later. For now, it looks like it's just fall allergies. 

MEGAWEEN 2022

We were able to make a long weekend trip to Atlanta to visit friends and to attend the fabulous Halloween party hosted by friends in our old neighborhood.  

MonsterMustDie had a vaccine booster the week before and refused to be masked all weekend.  Today, he got home from work and told me he's come down with something and feels awful.  I could beat him for refusing to take any precautions.