Day Five
((((((Hugs to All)))))) ~
Thank you all so much for you ideas and suggestions.
jeannie ~
I'm a planner, because I've had to do that my entire adult life. I have to be ready to evacuate, as in having clean clothes (I don't have luggage) to take with me. That means laundry and soon. I'm also a worrier, for the same reason. I wish I could just not fret over this, but it isn't in my DNA.
SuzE-Q ~
I would rather stay with John than in a hotel, in a bed where thousands have slept. I would never get into a "public" jacuzzi or even a private jacuzzi. Mine, yes, except that I don't have one. I'm a germaphobe, as you know, and hotel/motel rooms are known for being quite germy (like curtains, phones, etc.). Also, I'd probably be unable to get out of a tub or a jacuzzi now physically. Sitting on a hard surface would not be good for my back.
I asked our pharmacy if they would take unused or left over meds, and they said "No." This isn't an urgent thing that I need to do, just something that does need to be done eventually.
John's sister and brother in law would probably be more than willing to search for charities, which accept medical supplies. That's also not urgent, but should be done, because these supplies, unopened and unused, are sitting in our garage, when they could be helping someone in need.
jingle ~
I'll have to see whether our PD has the same set up, although I'd be surprised if it does. There should be somewhere that will dispose of these meds!
Donna ~
Unfortunately, the organization in your link is located in Largo, Florida. But, thank you as always, for searching for me.
The mold removal company will be selected by my insurance company. I doubt I'll have any say in who does the work. I'll ask if we can hire our plumbers for the plumbing aspects. They don't install bathrooms, but they do install toilets, sinks, etc. once the mold is removed, and the structure is in place.
agate ~
I read your post, and I thought it was helpful. It's reassuring that your neighbor was allowed to stay in her apartment.
We had a slab leak in our downstairs bathroom in 2001. The plumbing was rerouted through the ceiling in Michael's room to the kitchen. That meant that the ceiling had to be opened and repaired. We have "cottage cheese" ceilings (acoustic, I think they may be called). Everyone now scrapes their ceilings, which I want to have done throughout the house someday.
They had to test for asbestos, so they closed off Michael's room with heavy plastic, had blowers in the backyard, wore space suits, and had 3 plastic showers in the front yard for them when they left. Jon's room was our office, and the boys were upstairs in what is now our office. We were allowed to stay during that process.
I don't know, and I won't know until I put the process in motion. But not today. I am just utterly wiped out, and I am not up to calling our agent to set this all up. I have been busy every second since Jim passed, and I need a break. Physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc. I'm too tired to do anything.
Last night, I made frozen cauliflower risotto, a Gardein turk'y cutlet with gravy, and organic house fries. All frozen, but at least it was a real meal. When I was finished, I put the dishes in the sink, got into Jon's recliner, turned on a movie and fell asleep. I woke at 11, checked all the locks and went to the futon bed. I slept until 3 a.m., got up to potty, and remembered that I had to turn on the dishwasher, so put the dishes in and turned it on.
Back to bed, slept a little more and got up at dawn, 6 a.m. I'm just functioning right now.
That mold has been there for a long time, and it can stay there for a few more days to allow me time to catch my breath and recover a little from the trauma of losing Jim. This is going to be an ordeal whether I stay or go to John's house. I'm not up to yet.
Thank you all so much for your love and kindness. I love you and pray for all of you and your loved ones.
Love & Light,
Rose
((((((Hugs to All)))))) ~
Thank you all so much for you ideas and suggestions.
jeannie ~
I'm a planner, because I've had to do that my entire adult life. I have to be ready to evacuate, as in having clean clothes (I don't have luggage) to take with me. That means laundry and soon. I'm also a worrier, for the same reason. I wish I could just not fret over this, but it isn't in my DNA.
SuzE-Q ~
I would rather stay with John than in a hotel, in a bed where thousands have slept. I would never get into a "public" jacuzzi or even a private jacuzzi. Mine, yes, except that I don't have one. I'm a germaphobe, as you know, and hotel/motel rooms are known for being quite germy (like curtains, phones, etc.). Also, I'd probably be unable to get out of a tub or a jacuzzi now physically. Sitting on a hard surface would not be good for my back.
I asked our pharmacy if they would take unused or left over meds, and they said "No." This isn't an urgent thing that I need to do, just something that does need to be done eventually.
John's sister and brother in law would probably be more than willing to search for charities, which accept medical supplies. That's also not urgent, but should be done, because these supplies, unopened and unused, are sitting in our garage, when they could be helping someone in need.
jingle ~
I'll have to see whether our PD has the same set up, although I'd be surprised if it does. There should be somewhere that will dispose of these meds!
Donna ~
Unfortunately, the organization in your link is located in Largo, Florida. But, thank you as always, for searching for me.
The mold removal company will be selected by my insurance company. I doubt I'll have any say in who does the work. I'll ask if we can hire our plumbers for the plumbing aspects. They don't install bathrooms, but they do install toilets, sinks, etc. once the mold is removed, and the structure is in place.
agate ~
I read your post, and I thought it was helpful. It's reassuring that your neighbor was allowed to stay in her apartment.
We had a slab leak in our downstairs bathroom in 2001. The plumbing was rerouted through the ceiling in Michael's room to the kitchen. That meant that the ceiling had to be opened and repaired. We have "cottage cheese" ceilings (acoustic, I think they may be called). Everyone now scrapes their ceilings, which I want to have done throughout the house someday.
They had to test for asbestos, so they closed off Michael's room with heavy plastic, had blowers in the backyard, wore space suits, and had 3 plastic showers in the front yard for them when they left. Jon's room was our office, and the boys were upstairs in what is now our office. We were allowed to stay during that process.
I don't know, and I won't know until I put the process in motion. But not today. I am just utterly wiped out, and I am not up to calling our agent to set this all up. I have been busy every second since Jim passed, and I need a break. Physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc. I'm too tired to do anything.
Last night, I made frozen cauliflower risotto, a Gardein turk'y cutlet with gravy, and organic house fries. All frozen, but at least it was a real meal. When I was finished, I put the dishes in the sink, got into Jon's recliner, turned on a movie and fell asleep. I woke at 11, checked all the locks and went to the futon bed. I slept until 3 a.m., got up to potty, and remembered that I had to turn on the dishwasher, so put the dishes in and turned it on.
Back to bed, slept a little more and got up at dawn, 6 a.m. I'm just functioning right now.
That mold has been there for a long time, and it can stay there for a few more days to allow me time to catch my breath and recover a little from the trauma of losing Jim. This is going to be an ordeal whether I stay or go to John's house. I'm not up to yet.
Thank you all so much for your love and kindness. I love you and pray for all of you and your loved ones.
Love & Light,
Rose
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