Update

Well Dad has finally finished radiation. YAY!! He's already feeling a bit better. If all is well with his blood work he should be home in a week or two. My half sister is here for a couple weeks too. It's been so nice to have someone to talk to and go out with. Dot seems happy to have another playmate too. I guess that's about it for now. Not too much happening.

Homeless

Ok so Vegas has tons of homeless people. I hate it! It makes me feel so bad when I see them out there in the heat. I know not all of them are legit. There is one young guy that's usually down the street from the house. I see him almost everyday.

Tonight I put together a small kit for him. I got a medium size lunch/cooler bag from goodwill. Dad has tons of stuff here. I found a new t-shirt and hat in the garage. I found soap, toothbrush and paste, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, tissues and a razor in the bathroom cabinet. All of these things are in mini hotel size. I put all that in the cooler with peanut butter crackers, cookies, applesauce, canned peaches with pull top lid, fork and a spoon. I also printed out a list of places he could go for some help if he wants it. When I leave tomorrow I'll grab 2 cold bottles of water for him too.

I don't know if he will appreciate my help or even if he's for real. I know I can't help everyone. I guess one person is better than none. I just don't want to be one of those people that just turn away and pretend that the homeless aren't there. They may not have anything but they are still human and should be treated as such.


UPDATE:
I saw him today and I pulled into the parking lot near him. He was walking around with his head down. I beeped and he looked over. I rolled the car window down and held out 2 water bottles. The relief in his eyes was almost too much for me. I thought I would lose it. I told him I had more and I gave him the cooler bag. I told him what was inside and that I wish I could do more. He was so happy and thankful. He said thank you a bunch of times and said it was perfect. I hope it helps him get thru a few more days. I added a washcloth and 2 free hamburger cards for a place near where he stands. If I had and suspicions about him being fake I lost them today. The look in his eyes when he saw the water was pure, not acting.

Another week gone

When I first got here I slept like a baby. After the first 3 days I went back to my 4-5 hours a night. Today I realized that I've been sleeping on the wrong side of the bed. After I came home from my visit with Dad today, I decided to rearrange my room here. Now I can sleep on the side of the bed I'm used to and there's more room in here. I hope Dad won't mind. He may not even notice. Oh and I sorta kinda broke the dresser. Anyone know how to put a leg back on a dresser? I think I need some type of bracket...Hummm maybe I'll post pix so you all can see.

I am soooo not happy! I've been having issues for about 6 months with one of my piercings. Tonight I realized that it was starting to push out of the skin. The only way to keep
my...uhhh...body part from splitting in half was to take it out. Now I feel lopsided!

Dad was feeling crappy the other day and didn't want me to come over until late afternoon. He always feels bad if I come to see him and he sleeps the whole time. I keep telling him I can entertain myself. Anyway, since I had nothing to do all day I decided to go exploring. I was going to go to Lake Mead but I kinda went past it and ended up at The Valley of Fire. I wanted to go there while I was here so it all worked out. I had a fun time taking pictures and just being outside. I stopped at a picnic area to take some pictures and I ended up feeding some ground squirrels. They are soooo cute. They come up and take food right from your hand. I want one! I need to add the new pix on snapfish so you can see them.

Tomorrow is Sunday and Dad is looking forward to coming home for the afternoon. Now that the hot water is fixed he wants to take a shower here at home. I can't say I blame him. He should finish his radiation on the 18th unless there are anymore disruptions like more blood transfusions. I know he will be happy when that's all done.

The time for me seems to be flying by...well most days anyway. Some days feel really long and lonely. I think if I had a job or something I would be able to make some friends. I talk to some of the people where Dad is but I wouldn't say we are all buddies.

Well I need to get some sleep. Write again soon I hope.

Long Week

This past Monday the doctor told us that Dad needed a blood transfusion. They told us he would go get the blood then come right back. He was at the hospital for 3 days. After he had the 3 pints of blood he needed 2 IV's of magnesium. After all that they brought in someone from wound care to look at the cancer/radiation area. He was not happy because the last time this happened they moved all his stuff from his room at rehab. I called them and asked that if they had to move his things that they should call me so I can do it. I got to rehab before Dad and was told they moved is room. I was sooo mad. They hadn't moved his things though. I did that before Dad came in. He was still mad though.

He seems much better since his "oil change". He re-starts radiation again tomorrow. He came home today for the afternoon. Once again Dot followed him all around. I went to the store and Dad said while I was gone Dot kept coming in his room and looking at him.

As for me....I'm tired. Some of the people at rehab know me now and seem really nice. The hot water heater stopped working but it's about 106-111 degrees everyday so cold showers are fine.

Dot seems to be getting used to it out here. I couldn't find her a plastic baby pool. I got a one ring blow up pool. Today was the first time she would go in it. Now she's asleep on the bed snoring.