Running all day

Yesterday I did not check the medication the hospital gave me for Lily, before I left the hospital.
But it was so hard to get anyone to do the medication hand over. I should have asked. But I thought any instructions would be in the bag. They were not.

In any case I was asked to take Lily for a check up to see how things are progressing after she has left hospital. For blood tests and things. And I realised that, despite a chat with the doctor before I took Lily home, that some of the medication was new to me. And I do not feel comfortable giving Lily any medication (new or familiar) until I know what it does and what it is for. So I was lucky enough to get an appointment with the Doctor. I took a carer with me in case Lily felt unwell. Two sets of hands are better than one set in this situation.

The Doctor was so kind. He could see that Lily is less well than when he saw her last. He insisted that the next set of tests can be done in her own home. So she will not have to trek around to the Doctor.
Also the hospital has not faxed the letter to the doctor explaining lily's most recent problems in hospital. So I told doctor i would chase that up and ask them to fax him. Later in the day, after the visit to the Doctor I finally fixed that problem. But that took and hour of phoning person one, person two, person three and so on until it was finally fixed. And I was assured that the doctor would get his letter.
Then there was pathology.
Setting all that up with the pathology people took some time, despite the Doctor's approval for it to happen. I have no idea how people without relatives manage when they are sick. The Pathology still questioned me on whether Lily really needed a home visit. They have never even seen Lily. The Doctor was certain it is required. When Pathology finally turn up they may be kinder in attitude.
Then big wait at the chemist to get one more prescription filled. Chemist is (I suppose) the equivalent name for a person who makes up the medicines that people need when they are sick.
Is it any wonder that I had to have some days off (took it off my annual leave days) to attend to Lily's woes.
Do all countries call that job a Chemist? I suppose not.
The Chemist thought the medication was for me. I look fairly able bodied. Maybe the chemist wondered why a reasonably fit person needed the medication. So the chemist was very courteous, but did start questioning me, on why I needed the medication. Because the medication is very strong. I soon showed the chemist my ID versus Lily's approval for me to collect her medication. And suggested that the chemist contact the doctor, if in doubt. In the end she fully understood that I was only picking it up for a person. And told the chemist what the doctor had told me. Re what the problem was and why it is needed. I suppose that chemists have to be careful. It does not bother me if chemists are careful. I never want to take anything that is not meant for me, and nor have I even thought of taking anything illicit. Yes the world cannot be all amazing exciting people. There is still room in the world for non-alcohol non-smoking non-anything illegal average people like me.
Then I had a few more things to do. And picked up a mango for breakfast. Though it is a different variety so hope it will be OK in the morning.
Almost managed to get Lily some new slacks. But none left in her size in the fabric she likes. The ones she loves wearing now will eventually wear out.
With the chemist all wrapped up I returned to Lily's and had a chat with her. Then the door rang and it was a man trying to sell several large oil paintings. He said all were painted by his friend. But the paintings were terrible. However we had a nice talk and Lily even came out to sit near the window to hear the conversation. The man said that he had been trying to sell the paintings for three days and he was also trying to get some idea of what sort of paintings people would like to buy. Although one could see all the paintings were done by the same hand they were a bit of a mixed bag. Since I love painting but mainly have tried water colours I did still suggest that his friend get a better view (by looking at masters in their field) of painting water and perspective. And maybe lessen the use of red, yellow and orange. Because in some places the use of these three colours was heavy handed and over bearing. He said that my comments were the most helpful he'd had in three days. There was one abstract that I suggested he show to a couple down the street - because I know they like very strong colours and abstracts.
Lily's appetite seems to be returning. Which is good.