Bed Sore gets bigger

Jon finished with the antibiotic for the MRSA. They have scheduled an MRI to check the wound again as it is now getting wider as well as deeper. The MRI is scheduled for Thursday the 12th. He has been going to bed in between meals. The aides aren't very happy with all the extra getting up and laying down but there's not much that can be done. The Dr doesn't want him on the bedsore for very long so it limits the time in the chair. They still don't want him eating in bed even though he has a different bed. So Jon and the aides just have to adjust.

Jon has gained 5 lbs in one week and 8 pounds in 2 weeks. Mom is concerned about the weight gain and was wondering if Diabetes was a possibility (what she didn't know is that Jon has been eating a lot of candy since Halloween and has been supplementing his meals with what I bring in for my meals). Dad has diabetes and Mom is borderline so it is a legitimate concern. His blood test was 115 for 2 mornings in a row. The acceptable range is 80-120.

Jon is getting anxious for work to start on the house. Cousin Dean is working on a floor plan putting an addition on the back of the house. Some of Jon's contractor friends came over on Friday and is suggesting a 12 foot extension off the back. They are anxious to get started on the footer before the ground freezes. They will be donating some supplies but need to know what supplies are needed.

Mom looked at a van that is supposed to be wheelchair friendly. However, it is geared for someone in a manual wheelchair and not one that is as tall as Jon's electric chair. So the search goes on for a handicapped accessible van.

Mom & Carol came down Tuesday through Thursday. Mom will be back Tuesday for her 4 week check up on her wrist. Angelique came down and visited Jon on Sunday for a few hours. They had a nice visit. Angelique, Jon and I took a walk over to Kohl's and did some window shopping.

Well it's late and I'm going to turn in. Maybe I can take the computer Sunday and have Jon write a posting. I apologize for not posting in so long.

Many blessings,

Barb