Thursday, July 16, 2020

July 16, Thursday

Jeanne and Jay drove to Chicago for a wedding of a niece.  There were several friends and family members there.  It was a small, official wedding with the big shindig to happen next year, on their 1st anniversary.  It was postponed due to Covid 19.  People are being creative with how they are dealing with the virus and scheduling events.  Jeanne said that there was quite the range with how people complied with the social distancing and mask wearing.  In Chicago it is just a recommendation to wear a mask.  In Oregon it is a rule.  We have to wear a mask when indoors in public spaces and outdoors if we can't maintain the 6 feet of separation.

Then Jeanne and Jay headed off to Cleveland to be with Ben, Erin and the 3 grandsons.  They are all dealing with colds.  Luckily not the virus.  They are taking their turns being sick.  It is harder to find things to do since so many kid things are closed.  What would we do without the internet and TV?

Jeanne has been able to do some driving now.  That is a big thing.  She also is balancing better so she can now stand and put her pants on without falling over.  The big frustration is the numbness/tingling that is in her hands and feet.  It gets worse as the day progresses.  It helps to put her feet up. 

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Sunday, July 5th

Happy July 4th! It was a quiet one this year.  Most of the professional firework displays were all canceled.  On TV they televised highlights from previous years.  But the neighborhood fireworks seemed more than usual.  People were trying to make up for not having big ones.  More small groups.  There seems to be a rise in Covid 19 cases.  Maybe because we have started opening up more stores and restaurants and people immediately started gathering.  Also the protests and demonstrations continue. 

Jeanne's condition is at a plateau.  The increased strength and endurance is harder to notice and the numb hands and feet have not changed in a while.  The big frustration for her is that she can't drive yet. 

They had a great visit with Emmet and Liam and then with the whole family.  Everyone left and they have a short break.  Tristan and his cousin Sear will be up later.