Welcome home, Claudia. I remember Paris as being very crowded as well. I did not want to go up to the top of the Eiffel Tower due to my fear of heights, and it turned out to be a good decision at least the first day we were there since I think there was a strike or something, and people trying to go up were stopped at lower floors before being evacuated. It was open when we returned after visiting other cities, but.... Our hotel was close by, so we did walk around it, and see it at night, etc. I did not realize that about the Louvre being closed on Tuesdays. DH did not go, but I went on an extra trip there -- it was horribly crowded, but I was happy to go there. Bathrooms seem to be a problem on many trips overseas. Glad you were able to have more leg room on the way home. Sorry about your neighbor.
The caregiver just showed up -- nearly 25 minutes late, but she is a sweetheart, and so good with DH. He wasn't in good shape yesterday. Tired and sleeping a lot, and he had multiple accidents, etc. I thought he might have a cold, but the nurse said it was probably allergies, so I gave him an OTC allergy pill. She told me that the wheelchair they sent was larger than what she ordered, and she agreed that I should not try to use it. However, she told me to keep it just in case it should be come necessary. Apparently, as the disease progresses, they often cannot walk and have trouble swallowing. I told her that if he could not walk, I would need to put him into a facility, and she said that was often the case. At our caregivers meeting (great as usual), one of the ladies told us her DH is scheduled to go to one in early June. He is very bad off -- trouble walking, incontinent (big time), etc., and she is in remission from leukemia. We all ended up sharing our stories and concerns, and crying. It is such a hard road to travel. But, very good to have others to share experiences, concerns, etc.
The computer seems to be pretty much up and running, thank goodness.
DGS is at Reserves this weekend (weapons training), and DD does not know if this means that he will not go to the special PT class or not. I would guess not, but..... They will be having a family plus few friends party on Sunday evening (I think) to celebrate the graduations. Apparently, oldest DGS has found a girl to date at work, and she also has a 16 year old sister. She suggested taking the sisters to the movies, and I think they will be doing that this weekend or next.
Hope things are going okay with you Barbara, and both of you have a nice day!
Hugs,
Linda.
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