and we've settled in nicely. There's much sleeping in, general laziness, swimming, thrift/antique store scouring, crafts and trip planning.
I've finally finished the training "program" for caregivers for the VA. Yes, "program" in quotes. It consisted of having a conversation with a VA rep on Hunter's condition and what level of care did he need. There was a training "program" that could have been in person (thank you, Jesus that it wasn't) or online. The online was bad enough. The majority of it was common sense but there were a couple modules that did provide good info on support for caregivers. Hunter had to submit a form saying that I have access to his medical records and yesterday we had a home visit from one of their reps. Now we wait to find out which tier he falls into and what the monthly stipend will be.
We're also trying to plan our trip North. We're hoping to bring Sunshine to Williamsburg as 2 of her American Girl dolls lived there (Felicity & Elizabeth) and are looking forward to Hunter's father's family reunion. It'll be nice to see them again as we haven't been to one of their reunions since 2006. We're also planning to bring Sunshine to Montreal. Hunter has only been in the winter which makes sight seeing tricky as he may or may not had a wife in high heeled boots clinging to his arm for fear of wiping out on icy sidewalks. Hopefully my mom will agree to watch our dogs overnight while we go. If not, we'll make a day trip out of it. The American dollar is doing much better than it has been and is now worth more than the Canadian dollar. Basically we'll get better rates on our hotel room & while shopping!
Today Sunshine & I are going to see Madagascar 3 this afternoon and then tonight I have a girls dinner with some friends.
Have a great weekend!
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