Visits

Last week, my friend Ken called that he was in the hospital and being transferred to Des Moines. Therefore, I went up to see him Friday and Tuesday and keep up to date on improvements.

He is at a hospital I've been a patient in several times. However, I had to find it ironic I wasn't sure how to get to the rooms from the parking lot. Whenever I've been in the hospital, I get to the room by getting pushed on a bed. Looking up in the elevator did reveal a very familiar ceiling.

I never know quite what to say when visiting in the hospital. As the patient, it's nice just to see people from the outside. I like hearing about what they have been doing, but not sure everyone does. Fitting into a hospital room with a bed and my chair is a challenge as well.

Thankfully, Ken is improving and it's good to see him be his regular self again. The place I ride bike is just a few floors away, so I have been making dual purpose visits in visiting and biking. These last two times are the closest I have had sessions together. My legs didn't complain at all and the calm seems to be lasting longer. I could get used to doing it multiple times a week, but going to Des Moines for a different reason would be preferred.

Last week's internet problems have continued. After Thursday's work, everything has still been very slow and sporadic. Monday, it took me all day to do an update that usually takes 15 minutes. This morning wasn't any better, so I called my provider and they are sending out another technician. Ironically, it has been working well since I called.

It seems some weeks blend together in the quad life, but you sometimes wish things were different. I'm praying for Ken's health to return and his routine get back in place. Until then, we'll see what a few more days has in store.