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Visited David tonight in Psych Unit.

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lithium-bipolar (Photo credit: Life Mental Health)

I hate going there.  Absolutely do not like it.

Spent about 2 hours with David this evening in Psych.  We watched television.  We didn’t talk.

If I asked him a question, I got a one syllable response.

He said he is sleeping at night.

I was told that he stole a couple of telephones and a staff persons cell phone.

My thought was, at least he is consistent in showing his behaviors to others.  People are less likely to think we are making things up.

The staff there, when I started to talk into the intercom to pass security and get on the floor, said, “oh I recognize you…”

Because I always say “the super secret code is: ”

I don’t sleep very well, and the last couple of days have made things worse with a regular barrage of phone calls about David.

Before I told David I loved him, I told him that tomorrow he has to tell me what he did to get put in the psych unit.

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Psych stay again

Working on getting David admitted to psych again. He is throwing up his meds, stealing and refusing meals. He has lost 5 pounds in the last week due to throwing up his meds. 

Relaxation while on vacation

Today marks day 4 of my vacation.  We toured the Little Big Horn Battlefield today.  I wish that I had no health problems. I wish that I had full use of my legs and no balance issues.  My legs work, but I don’t know from moment to moment if they are going to support me.  I walk with canes.  So we toured the site from the comfort of our mini-van.  Ahh… the feel of air-conditioning. Here is one of the photos I took today.

It was an enjoyable visit in that I spent time with my eldest daughter.  On the other hand, being a veteran, it was sad to ponder the fate of all participants in the battle.  Both Native American and US Troops.  I can’t imagine the horror that must have gone through the minds of some of the men as they realized that there was no hope of surviving the fight.

As we returned to the hotel, I reflected on my family.  I miss them very much.  The only one who is here with me is my daughter.  She leaves for college next month and this is her get away before that happens.  We have tomorrow left, we are going to view a couple of historical sites that she visited when she lived in this area with her mother.  After that, she will spend the evening with friends, and I will relax in the pool and hot tub.  Wednesday we head back to reality.   A part of me can’t wait and eagerly anticipates getting back to my family.  But then…

This is post 9 in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. 🙂

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