Very busy day today. This was our first day without the support of Holy Cross Hospital, and a test of how well we would manage. Joe stayed over instead of going back to his hotel. He handled getting coffee and breakfast ready while I helped Marita bathe and dress. Then we negotiated the maze of medications. Marita had a good appetite and was soon busting around the place testing her walker skills.

Lots of nice packages came in the mail, via FEDEX and store deliveries. Thanks to my co-workers at the Academies it looks like we have candy from here to Halloween. The odds and ends were also cute. Ann and Henry sent a lovely fruit bouquet from Edible Arrangements. For dinner Linda and Jack graciously provided pies from Pie Gourmet.

We also had our first encounter with home hospice today. We met Sherry and Chaya, our nurse and social worker. They explained the various kinds of help that we can access during the next few months. Sherry will be very tuned in to pain issues and how we handle all medications. Chaya will be our counsel and assist our access to other social services.