Sorry for the delay....

Okay, so I've had a crappy week, compounded by a double ear infection. My ears have been plugged for over a week, and I can't hear a damn thing. If any of you called this week, I couldn't hear to talk on the phone, so I just didn't answer my phone. Thank God I have great co-workers who not only put up with my whining all week, they also took over my phone answering duties! (Thanks Ida & Ronda!)
Any who, on to other things....Dave had his first session with Dr. Mendez this past Monday. It was pretty grueling for him. He met with a research assistant for 3 hours, doing all kinds of tests. He did some things on the computer, had to write some stuff (Oh God!!) and answer a trillion (according to him) questions. I'm greatful I took a book. Then when he was done, I had to go in for almost an hour and answer more questions. I don't know exactly what they asked Dave because, guess what, he couldn't remember. Bummer. They asked me the usual, when did I notice his memory was degrading, can he dress himself (ha!), things like that. She asked me to describe two events in the last month that would be memorable to Dave, so I chose Memorial Day bbq w/Matt and Heather, and Dom's graduation. He remembered the graduation, but couldn't remember where we ate or who was with us :(, and he couldn't remember the bbq at all.
I'm feeling a wee bit overwhelmed by all of this. Talking about all the specifics with the research assistant has made me realize that Dave
is further along in his journey than I realized. We were both exhausted when we left UCLA, but we did manage to stop at our favorite Mexican dump in Santa Monica (Campos) and have a burrito before heading home. We haven't eaten there in years, and you'll be happy to know it hasn't changed a bit!
Friday afternoon found us back at the VA in the Valley for an ultra sound. Dave has to have the 6 month check up of his Thorasic Aortic Aneurysm, so he has to have a couple of things done before meeting with the Cardiologist. On that note, I'm a little concerned as he has been experiencing a little shortness of breath and indigestion recently. No worries 'til we see the Cardiologist. (I could manufacture some worries, but I won't).
Well, that's the long and the short of it. Hope you are all well and happy and loved! Thanks for reading, and see ya next time in the blogosphere! I love you all!