He knew we'd go through a stretch before it all worked out.
But, It's stressful, falling behind when you're trying to stay on top. Hard to stay positive and upbeat. Then remember the mental side of it. Makes it a little harder when you're fighting depression and other thoughts.
Ever since I dropped him off at the ER to get a text only minutes later telling me they are doing a surgical procedure....
I've been close by. He has NO ONE else.
So much has happened to him health wise the past year and more rapidly as time progresses. I worry about him. He's down to 110 pounds and he's eating.
So, we've put in calls to the doctors again. Hoping to get appointments and some more testing done. I've been helping him learn to cook so he can eat healthier, been helping him get his business off the ground a bit so he has something to keep his mind occupied. Social Security processing is a slow process. There is waiting for doctors to return information, waiting for other places to get all your documents turned in.
It's all part of the transformation.
Once he can get his disability, he can stabilize his bills and focus totally on his health. That's where he needs to get. He has no one else to help him out and would be lost on his own trying to navigate from working to full retirement.
He's considering selling the house and getting into something less expensive. Rentals have advantages when your a senior, if you find the right place. It would be good for him to not have to worry about crawling under the house or getting on the roof. He has dizzy spells and gets claustrophobic. Even though it's a small yard, it's still straining muscles he shouldn't be putting strain on.
I knew it would be tight, I pray Social Security sees his need and I'm really praying the doctors can finally give us answers over the next few appointments.
Meanwhile, Thanksgiving was a very blessed day. Many of the family stopped by and really helped bring his spirits up. I cooked a turkey for him, so he's got lots to eat for a few days! And we're doing the mall event this weekend together so I'm hoping that brings more positive energy to the situation.
Started decorating his house tonight for Christmas... always something that cheers him up.
