A Day of Taking Care of Business
How can old folks like Dennis and I have so much to take care of? Simple. If we don’t take care of our business it will make a mess for our kids.
Dennis is very cautious in regard to his records and his medication. How in the heck could he loose his Social Security card? As we needed to be in Mankato for a doctor’s appointment this afternoon we headed out early this forenoon. It was a hassle finding the Social Security Office, only as we are out of the loop as to how the old downtown has changed. We are accustomed to doing our business on the top of the hill in Mankato.
When we did found a parking spot, found a door into the Civic Plaza, found the door for the Social Security Office . . . it was a relief. The large lobby was full of people of all sizes, ages and race. Years ago my mom needed a duplicate card and I was able to do it online. After going through hoops on the computer yesterday the last message told me I had to do it at an official office. It was a good thing we had come to the big city early. Once our number of 89 came up, it was a ten minute visit with a young fellow. Whew! In two weeks or so, Dennis will have a new card.
Then . . . onto the Mankato Hospital to visit the Radiology department. With any luck we could find a solution to Dennis’ swollen right hand that began the second week of January. The plan was for an ultrasound and drawing fluid out of the hand for it to be then sent to the lab. The first thing he was asked was if he had Gout. Not that we knew of. Gout is from proteins that are not cleaned and processed correctly through the kidneys. Crystals form in joints cause extreme pain and swelling. Gout usually forms in the feet. Hmm. After today we will find out what the situation is. It could be several things and this fluid draw will tell the story.
We are happy to be home. With some snow overnight, the highway was not short of blowing snow, and with it progressively being worse the closer we got to home.
Tomorrow is a new day and I am planning on having a chance to turn on the sewing studio lights. Dennis has plans to enjoy the rocking chair in the patio porch. It will be such a blessings when his doctor appointments come to an end with positive results.