I spent about 8 hours straight with dad today - helped with various things, like changing an online password via phone contact and being online. Also negotiated with the speech therapist. And and and.  The day went, a good deal of talking, etc. 3 neighborhood friends came by at 4ish for a brief visit. I walked to a local grocery and stocked up on some food.

It's been a long week back and forth and back between Staten island and Washington heights.  Various medical appointments (for me), Just from the long trip here and visit and settling in last night and getting up early this morning and then having a full day of keeping dad company and keeping a caring eye our - it's exhausting.

Soon Shabbos.  i feel guilty about napping.  But boy could I use one.  I feel too tired to do things I need to do now - like preparing for Shabbos. I fear not staying awake in shul.  And I fear falling asleep at the meal on my cousins Lewis and Diane. I feel like I need a nap NOW...

Good Shabbos and G-d Bless