11/4 Happy Birthday, Jon

Today is my brothers 45th birthday.  Happy birthday, Jon.  You have grown into a very patient and kind person, and a great father.  Oddly, however, I'm pretty sure it was about 10 years ago that you were jumping off the shed onto the trampoline, and hiding your motorcycle at the neighbors ;)

This morning I woke up singing Nina Simone

indeed....

Richard has the war of the worlds going on with one of his CNAs.  In the beginning of this journey, he was asking me to give this guy money.  Tonight he called me in a panic saying he needed an immediate meeting with the entire hospital staff.  Arlene made the call for me so I didnt scream at anyone.

He is basically ignoring Richard, refusing to help him, bringing his food and not helping Richard get to it, bringing him water but bringing him 2 tbsp of water in a giant mug....yeah.  Tonight he said to Richard I'm not your slave, and Richard replied oh yes you are honey.....haha...hes been removed from his case.

Secondly there was an issue with his meals today.  The dietician made him go downstairs to eat in the cafeteria since he has an early meal.  Just not plausible for a multitude of reasons.  His morning CNA explained the whole thing to me and he had gotten the ball rolling to fix it, but I still dont have a final resolution.

Here is his hair - its jut combed and hes freshly shaved.