5/27/20 - Today, I took the car to a gentleman to see if he can put my old controls on the new car and I need the 3rd brake light fixed and windshield wipers.  When we got there, the gentleman wasn't there but we told the co-worker what we needed so I am hoping for the best.  I then rode along with my brother since he had errands to run.

05/26/20 - I am finally out of quarantine in the state of Delaware.  On 5/22, my brother Daniel and I went to the DMV to get Delaware plates.  They have a state inspection and I failed since I needed windshield wipers and the 3rd brake light in the back was not working.  So I got a temporary license until I can get things repaired. 

5/24, I was able to enjoy a Sunday lunch with my brother Daniel and his wife Mary Ann.  My niece Deborah also was there. 

5/25, My niece Christina and her husband Jesse had a family gathering for Memorial Day.  Jesse smoked and barbequed pork ribs and a pork butt to make pulled pork.  It was delicious.  Everyone contributed to the rest of the picnic.

Today, I worked on trying to find a family doctor who would take a new patient since my leg is not getting any better and I need to do something since I am so tired of the pain and discomfort.  Well, no one is taking new patients until September!  I finally gave up and went to the ER.  I was examined and they determined that it was not the sciatic nerve because the pain is on the top and side of the thigh but he felt I have torn the big muscle and was kinda determined that I must have had an injury but I don't recall anything like that and I explained that the pain was a gradually pain and not a sudden pain.  Anyway, now I have a referral to an orthopedic physician so I can get an MR I to see how extensive the tear is and where the tear is as well.  Also, they are looking at maybe some physical therapy so who knows.  One day at a time.  I also got a number to call to find a family physician who is taking new patients.  I got some medication to hopefully relieve some of the discomfort and pain while I wait for the next phase of my treatment.  Now, sitting in the lazy boy relaxing and going to play a few games on the computer.

05/14/20 - I have been self quarantining since I got to Delaware because of flying.  So far everything is going good except I am still having alot of pain in my leg but Deborah has been helping me with different excerices and I believe that is actually helping.  I am not in as much pain but still can not walk very far or stand before I have to sit down.  I absolutely hate it that I can't seemingly get better.

Tonight, I was invited for a dinner around the fire pit and since it was outside and I was definitely doing the social distancing, I enjoyed a meal of hamburger, baked beans, potato salad, grilled asparagus.  Everything was delicious.  I have attached a picture:

                              Christina (niece), her daughter Charis and my brother Daniel

05/09/20 - On 5/8, I learned that the car would actually be delivered this afternoon, so I call the company to tell the driver to contact my niece, Deborah since I was not even in Delaware.  Later, I learned that they had a flat tire and the car will actually be delivered later.  Aunt Ada and I worked quite a while on finishing a puzzle since she would not finish it.  We cleaned up my room and did the vacuuming of the bedroom, hallway, her bedroom and the living room.  We made some dinner and then sat and relaxed.

5/9, I got up at 6:00 am and finished packing, cleaned up the bathroom and Robyn came over at 7:00 am to take me to the airport.  I am still having a lot of pain in the leg because of the sciatic nerve just does not want to release so decided to order a wheelchair since I knew I would never be able to walk through the airport.  Wehad to check the luggage on the inside instead of curb side so a baggage person, loaded everything up and took it to the counter for me.  Then a wheelchair pusher arrived and I am off to the gate.  We then stopped to get me a diet coke and he left me at the gate since I knew I could walk to the plane.  When I got to the door of the plane, an attendent met me, took all of my luggage and put it under the seat.  I had the whole row to myself.  There were probably only about 25 to 30 of us on the plane.  When you boarded, you were given a while paper bag with a bag of cookies and a bottle of water because they do not do beverage service.  When we landed, the attendent came by and got all of my luggage and took it to the wheelchair waiting outside.  I got pushed to baggage, he picked it up and set me by the window to wait for my ride.  What service.  We were scheduled out at 9:15 am but left at 9:05 am.  We got into Philly at 3:54 pm instead of scheduled time at 5:03 pm!!
My brother picked me up and I got to my niece's house around 7:45 pm.  I plan to do nothing for the next couple of days and then of course I have unpacking to do.  Off to bed.

05/06/20 - On 4/23, I made my first call to a broker to see the process of shipping my car back to Delaware.  I just did not feel like driving all that distance by myself and also decided by the time I had hotel expenses, gas expenses, wear and tear on the car, I would prefer to ship her back.  I don't know this car very well and I have not had her checked out by a mechanic so was uneasy to drive across country. The broker took my information and we decided I would be ready to ship on 5/6,7 or 8.  He informed me that he would keep in touch.

5/4 - I got an email and the car would be picked up on 5/6. 

5/5 - Robyn came over in the evening and we packed the car with things that I wanted to go to Delaware.  We were unable to get two boxes in, a  beach chair, some blankets and a pillow.  Will ship those things later. The trucking company then gave me the name and number of the truck driver and I did not hear anything so called late and was told that they would call me in the morning regarding the time of their arrival to Surprise, Arizona.  Needless to say, I did not sleep well.

Today, I got up around 5:00 am since I knew they would be here very early.  I got dressed and at 6:21 am, I got a text and they were in the area.  I left Aunt Ada's house immediately and went to Surprise, Arizona where they were picking up the car.  I did not realize that they do "door to door" so I waited at the Target parking lot for further instructions when he texted back and wanted to see the car because they were parked on the street in front of the house!!  Well, we finally got it loaded and then Robyn drove me back to Aunt Ada's house.  Since all my crocheting and adult coloring books are all on the way to Delaware, I got a puzzle to work on to keep me busy for the next 3 days. Pictures attached:

                                                           The truck is loaded

                                             My car is the last one on the bottom

05/01/2020 - I didn't realize that I had not posted for the whole month of April.  Arizona is on lock down so Aunt Ada and I have been staying at home.  I did make several trips to Robyn's house with boxes that will stay in Arizona.  I went to CVS once for Aleve and the grocery store twice to buy one item each time.  Otherwise, I have been staying in with Aunt Ada.  We did make a quick trip to a friend's of Aunt Ada and got 4 puzzles so we had something to keep us occupied.  She put them on a chair in the garage and I went to pick them up.  I did get a mask from my niece to wear when out.

 I have been fighting terrible right thigh and knee pain for about two months.  I have done everything I could think to do but only got relief from the pain when sitting.  I first put ice on it but did not take the pain away.  Then I started to use a heating pad which seemed to help us.  I could not get comfortable in bed so have been trying to sleep on the couch but that would only give me a couple of hours.  Last night I finally gave up and ended on the recliner and got 3 hours of sleep.  It seems when I am almost sitting up I get more relief. 

Today, I gave up and went to urgent care.  After explaining all of my symptoms she decided it had to be sciatica because she thinks the nerve is very inflammed.  S he gave me some exercises to do, epsom salt bath, and gave me a steriods to start tomorrow.  Hopefully, I will finally get some relief.  I am so tired of the pain.