The Jackson 3

This evening we invited Sheila’s sister, Sondra, and just a few of our close friends, the Jackson’s, over to Sheila’s for more cake and ice cream. LeAnn Jackson has been a friend of ours since before we had Ashley and Holly and our families kind have expanded at the same time. We send a big thank you to LeAnn, Katie and Lindsey for taking the time to come and see Sheila today. She really enjoyed seeing each of you and being able to catch up on what everyone is doing.

With all of the visitors, the holiday, and Holly’s birthday, Sheila has been a little more on the anxious side. The nursing staff has had to keep her relaxed with the Klonopin. She starts worrying that we are not going to come back or that we are late. Then, she starts to cry and scream and then the staff cannot understand what she is telling them. We asked if the Klonopin could be given on a regular basis, but they are concerned about her blood pressure becoming too low as it was today. The Klonopin does a good job of relaxing all the body. Another side-effect of the medication is that she tires very quickly and she is now going to bed even early than she had been.

The next time we have the Jackson’s over they’ll have to bring Vance so he can serve the ice cream and be the entertainment. Vance, you gave us a good laugh and you weren't even there. We missed you, Buddy!