Saturday, May 23rd

Daisy
I brought Daisy to see dad this morning. I put her hair in a pony tail and put on her pearl collar. She looked very pretty. He was sleeping when we arrived, but she snuggled up with him in bed. I don't which one was happier to see the other!

They don't like dogs as much at Balmoral as they do when I volunteered at Winchester House. At Winchester, the residents even stocked treats for Kline, who would come every week to visit.

Daisy was a hit with the Security man who called her "Nancy!" I guess it's better than Butter Cup, which Grandma calls her.

Dad was watching a show about Eva Longoria. He said that breakfast was good. I brought him more denture cream because he thought they forgot it at the hospital.

Dr. Goldstein
I called Dr. Goldstein's office because I was worried that they took the filter out. They said that there are several doctors who have differing opinions, and neither one is right or wrong. She said that for those who prefer to remove it, they usually do so within 3 weeks of the surgery. So, I guess it's okay.

Update
Dad provided me with an update that I won't share with you. A little too much info.! He has some swelling in his legs, but they said that's normal after surgery.

He said he asked for a pain pill, and he has to wear those things on his legs to make sure that he doesn't get a blood clot. Otherwise, all is going well.

Physical Therapy
The Physical Therapist came and wanted to do therapy, but first she went and got him a walker with wheels.

They were also starting to come around with lunch, so Daisy and I left.

I don't really like this place as much as the one that my Grandma was in. They just aren't very friendly. I've tried to make a reservation for this buffet they are supposed to have on Memorial Day, but either the phone just rings, or no one returns my message.

The Other Child
Patty, John, and the kids finally showed up today! They stayed for about an hour, but my dad was getting nervous because the kids were getting antsy. I guess they didn't notice his giant stash of candy, which he made me take out of the fridge and place on top of it! I told him that people were going to steal it.

Mom
Mom paid dad a visit after work and stayed there for a while. She would have had dinner with him, but the menu the lady gave us yesterday said that it was a Tuna Sandwich, but it was Chicken Kiev. I guess that therapy went well.