I got up a little late this morning, but I still went out for a full walk since my first lesson wasn't until 9:30. This morning, I wore only sandals (no socks) and short pants (no shirt) and felt very comfortable.
I taught 8 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:30-11:00, 11:00-12:30, 5:00-6:30, and 7:00-8:30.
I had to feed Goldfinger in a hurry this morning because I had gotten a mouse out of the freezer for him yesterday morning but had forgotten to feed it to him because of my sudden change of plans yesterday due to David's re-hospitalization.
I had vegan meat balls and rice for lunch today at Buddha Burgers, and afterwards I picked up more cat litter (the pet store I like is just a block up from Buddha Burgers).
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Wednesday, 6 May 2015
I got up early this morning and got in a full walk.
I was scheduled to teach 3 units of Berlitz lessons today but only taught 2: 9:00-10:30.
Shortly after I finished teaching this morning, I got a call from the doctor at Bayit B'Lev in Omer telling me that they said sent David back to the Soroka Hospital due to kidney problems. Almost immediately I hopped in the car and set out for Be'er Sheva. When I got there, the ER said he had been sent to P'nimit Vav, the unit where he had been previously, so I walked over there (the opposite side of the campus from the ER). When I got there, he wasn't even there yet, but he arrived shortly thereafter.
I called Berlitz from the hospital and asked them to give my 1-unit lesson at 7:00 p.m. to another teacher so that I wouldn't have to rush home so early.
David was slightly more alert and understandable than he had been on Sunday, but not a lot. I was just relieved that he wasn't worse. However, after some examination of him, the head doctor told me that he had had a myocardial infarction, and I knew that that's fancy language for a heart attack! Obviously, it could have been much worse. Just after she told me, her phone rang, and she said it was the cardiology department returning her call for a consultation. I left and came back home, though, before I found out any more.
I arrived back in Eilat just after 8:30. On my drive on the bypass road, I saw more bonfires than I have seen in the rest of my whole life put together! It was really quite amazing. The reason, of course, is that it's Lag B'Omer (if you don't know what they means, it's best to look it up because the explanation is NOT simple!).
I was scheduled to teach 3 units of Berlitz lessons today but only taught 2: 9:00-10:30.
Shortly after I finished teaching this morning, I got a call from the doctor at Bayit B'Lev in Omer telling me that they said sent David back to the Soroka Hospital due to kidney problems. Almost immediately I hopped in the car and set out for Be'er Sheva. When I got there, the ER said he had been sent to P'nimit Vav, the unit where he had been previously, so I walked over there (the opposite side of the campus from the ER). When I got there, he wasn't even there yet, but he arrived shortly thereafter.
I called Berlitz from the hospital and asked them to give my 1-unit lesson at 7:00 p.m. to another teacher so that I wouldn't have to rush home so early.
David was slightly more alert and understandable than he had been on Sunday, but not a lot. I was just relieved that he wasn't worse. However, after some examination of him, the head doctor told me that he had had a myocardial infarction, and I knew that that's fancy language for a heart attack! Obviously, it could have been much worse. Just after she told me, her phone rang, and she said it was the cardiology department returning her call for a consultation. I left and came back home, though, before I found out any more.
I arrived back in Eilat just after 8:30. On my drive on the bypass road, I saw more bonfires than I have seen in the rest of my whole life put together! It was really quite amazing. The reason, of course, is that it's Lag B'Omer (if you don't know what they means, it's best to look it up because the explanation is NOT simple!).
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Tuesday, 5 May 2015
I got up early enough this morning to get out for a full and enjoyable walk, wearing socks and shoes, short pants, and a t-shirt. It was perfect!
I really enjoyed talking with people at the WIZO English speakers' meeting this morning, especially since I had had to miss it the last 2 weeks.
For lunch, I went to Greg Café at Mercaz Big and had curried vegetables and rice. Delicious!
In the late afternoon, I had my Berlitz annual performance review, and it actually went quite a bit better than I thought it would. That was nice, and something of a relief, too.
I taught only one 2-unit Berlitz lesson today: 5:30-7:00.
I really enjoyed talking with people at the WIZO English speakers' meeting this morning, especially since I had had to miss it the last 2 weeks.
For lunch, I went to Greg Café at Mercaz Big and had curried vegetables and rice. Delicious!
In the late afternoon, I had my Berlitz annual performance review, and it actually went quite a bit better than I thought it would. That was nice, and something of a relief, too.
I taught only one 2-unit Berlitz lesson today: 5:30-7:00.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Monday, 4 May 2015
I slept well last night but needed more time and so got up too late to go out for a walk.
I taught 9 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30, 10:30-12:00, 2:45-3:30, 3:30-5:00, and 5:30-7:00.
I went to Café Café at Ice Park and had shakshuka for lunch. Afterwards, I walked around both the lower and upper levels of the mall.
I taught 9 units of Berlitz lessons today: 9:00-10:30, 10:30-12:00, 2:45-3:30, 3:30-5:00, and 5:30-7:00.
I went to Café Café at Ice Park and had shakshuka for lunch. Afterwards, I walked around both the lower and upper levels of the mall.
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Sunday, 3 May 2015
I woke up fairly early this morning but didn't go out for a walk because I wanted to get out of here fairly early.
I left the apartment just before 8:00 and promptly got stuck in rush-hour traffic. Of course, that's really not so terribly bad here in Eilat!
I was quite disappointed with David's condition today. He could barely talk, and his speech was so slurred that I had a lot of trouble understanding what he was saying, too. It was frighteningly reminiscent of the day he was here at home before his last admission to the hospital, and, as you may recall, that resulted in intubation and dependence on a machine to breathe for about 5 days. I hope we're not once again headed that way!
I met and talked with the social worker, Olga, who was really very nice. I also found out that she's in on Sundays and Thursdays, so I think Sunday will be my regular day to drive up there (rather than Shabbat, as I had previously planned).
I also met and talked with the regular doctor, a woman known as Dr. Victoria (they tend to use first names here, even with doctors!). I expressed my concerns about the deterioration of David's condition and just generally made sure she knew who I was. She thanked me for my participation and cooperation in David's care.
I was rather pleased with myself that I was able to conduct complete, meaningful, and useful conversations with both these women entirely in Hebrew. For the most part, I even felt that I was able to find the words I needed.
The drive up and back was as beautiful as ever, but I did feel pretty tired by the time I arrived back home. My average mileage for the whole trip was over 46.5 mpg despite strong headwinds on the way up and A/C use for the entire trip back. I really love my little Fiat Panda!
I left the apartment just before 8:00 and promptly got stuck in rush-hour traffic. Of course, that's really not so terribly bad here in Eilat!
I was quite disappointed with David's condition today. He could barely talk, and his speech was so slurred that I had a lot of trouble understanding what he was saying, too. It was frighteningly reminiscent of the day he was here at home before his last admission to the hospital, and, as you may recall, that resulted in intubation and dependence on a machine to breathe for about 5 days. I hope we're not once again headed that way!
I met and talked with the social worker, Olga, who was really very nice. I also found out that she's in on Sundays and Thursdays, so I think Sunday will be my regular day to drive up there (rather than Shabbat, as I had previously planned).
I also met and talked with the regular doctor, a woman known as Dr. Victoria (they tend to use first names here, even with doctors!). I expressed my concerns about the deterioration of David's condition and just generally made sure she knew who I was. She thanked me for my participation and cooperation in David's care.
I was rather pleased with myself that I was able to conduct complete, meaningful, and useful conversations with both these women entirely in Hebrew. For the most part, I even felt that I was able to find the words I needed.
The drive up and back was as beautiful as ever, but I did feel pretty tired by the time I arrived back home. My average mileage for the whole trip was over 46.5 mpg despite strong headwinds on the way up and A/C use for the entire trip back. I really love my little Fiat Panda!
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Shabbat, 2 May 2015
I slept well but got up quite late. Nevertheless, I went out for a good walk -- I just had to be sure to wear my sunglasses since the sun came up shortly after I started.
In the late morning, I decided to go for another walk, this one in Holland Park, a KKL (Keren Kayemet L'Israel) park in a nakhal on the north side of town. I'm afraid I may have gotten a little sunburn, since I can see the pattern of the tank top I was wearing on my shoulders. It's doesn't hurt, though, not even in the hot shower, so I guess it's not too bad.
For lunch, I went to the Gulf Restaurant, in the hotels area. I ordered a Greek salad, which was very nice, but the best part, I think, was all the delicious סלטים "salatim" (little salads) that they brought me as soon as I set down, before I had even ordered. These included: pickle slices, potato salad, pickled beets, carrot and fennel salad, carrot salad, red cabbage coleslaw, and סלט טורקי Turkish salad (my favorite -- they got the "heat" just right: a little but not too much). Afterwards, I went for a short walk in the area, crossing the draw bridge after waiting while it was open for some sailboats to pass into the harbor.
I also did some mandala coloring today, first by hand, and then digitally, using Graphic Converter.
Finally, I did a little more work on my orchestral variations on HaTikva.
In the late morning, I decided to go for another walk, this one in Holland Park, a KKL (Keren Kayemet L'Israel) park in a nakhal on the north side of town. I'm afraid I may have gotten a little sunburn, since I can see the pattern of the tank top I was wearing on my shoulders. It's doesn't hurt, though, not even in the hot shower, so I guess it's not too bad.
For lunch, I went to the Gulf Restaurant, in the hotels area. I ordered a Greek salad, which was very nice, but the best part, I think, was all the delicious סלטים "salatim" (little salads) that they brought me as soon as I set down, before I had even ordered. These included: pickle slices, potato salad, pickled beets, carrot and fennel salad, carrot salad, red cabbage coleslaw, and סלט טורקי Turkish salad (my favorite -- they got the "heat" just right: a little but not too much). Afterwards, I went for a short walk in the area, crossing the draw bridge after waiting while it was open for some sailboats to pass into the harbor.
I also did some mandala coloring today, first by hand, and then digitally, using Graphic Converter.
Finally, I did a little more work on my orchestral variations on HaTikva.
Friday, May 1, 2015
Friday, 1 May 2015
I got up early this morning but didn't go out for a walk because I wanted to get a fairly early start on driving to Be'er Sheva. I did walk down and buy challah for Shabbat, though, before I left.
David's condition is about the same as it's been since last Sunday: still quite weak and still on oxygen, but fairly alert and able to converse reasonably well. I was worried that he'd be demanding to come home, and I knew that wouldn't be possible, but he seemed to understand that he's not strong enough to come home.
I talked to both the nurse and the doctor and left plenty of medicines for David. I needed to bring them from home because some of his meds are not available there.
The drive up and back was very beautiful. The air was clear, the sun was bright, and the desert colors are always so lovely. I considered going up the Arava instead of across the Negev, but I decided against it because the Negev is so nice to see (and the Arava can get just slightly boring -- also, almost all the trucks go up and down the Arava). I had put together quite an interesting playlist of music for the trip, and so that made it even more enjoyable. I once again stopped at Avdat and ate lunch at the Aroma there. This time, though, it was at a normal lunch time.
In the evening, as the last rays of the sun illuminated Aqaba and the mountains of Edom behind it, I lit candles, drank some sweet red wine, and ate a bit of challah to welcome Shabbat.
David's condition is about the same as it's been since last Sunday: still quite weak and still on oxygen, but fairly alert and able to converse reasonably well. I was worried that he'd be demanding to come home, and I knew that wouldn't be possible, but he seemed to understand that he's not strong enough to come home.
I talked to both the nurse and the doctor and left plenty of medicines for David. I needed to bring them from home because some of his meds are not available there.
The drive up and back was very beautiful. The air was clear, the sun was bright, and the desert colors are always so lovely. I considered going up the Arava instead of across the Negev, but I decided against it because the Negev is so nice to see (and the Arava can get just slightly boring -- also, almost all the trucks go up and down the Arava). I had put together quite an interesting playlist of music for the trip, and so that made it even more enjoyable. I once again stopped at Avdat and ate lunch at the Aroma there. This time, though, it was at a normal lunch time.
In the evening, as the last rays of the sun illuminated Aqaba and the mountains of Edom behind it, I lit candles, drank some sweet red wine, and ate a bit of challah to welcome Shabbat.
ויכלו השמים והארץ וכל-צבאם: ויכל אלהים ביום השביעי מלאכתו אשר עשה וישבת ביום השביעי מכל-מלאכתו אשר עשה: ויברך אלהים את-יום השביעי ויקדש אתו כי בו שבת מכל-מלאכתו אשר-ברא אלהים לעשות
And the heavens and the earth and all their hosts were completed. And G-d completed on the seventh day all the work that He had done and rested on the seventh day from all the work that He had done. And G-d blessed the seventh day and made it holy because in it He had rested from all the work that he had created to do.
[Genesis 2:1-3]
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