DAY 22 APRIL 15

Somewhere Lynnette Is and Not Me

So the drum keeps beating here. All well in isolation! I get a lot of questions about it still. I am just in the same room I have been in the whole time.

The only difference is I can't leave and the daily cleaning rituals. No plastic bubbles or other paraphernalia.

Today started with vitals and blood draw...my first daily infusion of electrolytes and steroids. Did my morning sun salutations and light yoga...ate breakfast...vodka bath a little later and new clothes and linens.
 
Had a nice chat with Katja this morning. She is from Norway and I think she enjoys practicing her English skills on me. She speaks very good English. I know several of the patients like having the chance to use their English while they are here.

Pip (Netherlands) keeps commenting to Lynnette how much better her English has gotten since she has been here.

First and second lunch... another infusion...watched The Black Panther...had a nice dinner...wrote some letters during the day too. 



Breakfast...Eggs Bread and Porridge


Early Lunch...Apples and Chicken Leg


Second Lunch...More Chicken Pasta Bread and Secret Sauce and a Corn Type Soup


Vegetable Stew with Cauliflower and Bread


Still Have Hair with Five O' Clock Shadow

Comments

  1. Granny carenApril 15, 2019 at 12:01 PM

    Look the same..kinda happy Vodka face..is that chicken done lol..love ya😊🤓

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  2. GailApril 15, 2019 at 9:55 PM

    Hi Paul you look so good! Glad your isolation is going well. Sounds like their taking good care of you. Katja sounds like a very special person actually they all sound pretty special and I’m sure they are! Much love to you and Lynette! 😘🙏🏻😷

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  3. KellyApril 16, 2019 at 8:20 PM

    Everyday you are an inspiration. You are so loved.

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  4. Kristi ManselApril 17, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    The food looks plain and simple.....just what I like. Looking good.

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