Day 26
We brought Shirley up to see Glenn today. It was emotional for both of them, but I think Shirley is content to know that he is doing well. We will try to bring her once a week now, depending on schedules and everything that is going on.
I put Glenn through a few paces, and I'm happy to report that nothing broke. Chris came in the afternoon, and helped stretch his arms and hands again. Glenn had been up in the wheel chair for 4 hours, so he was not interested in too many stretches any more. I'll try to do them again in the morning before he is in the chair. They usually turn him from side to side, and he needs to be fairly flat to do stretches. It's good to help.
He still is coughing up a fair bit of phlegm(?) , but has a strong cough. Hopefully it will clear up soon. As predicted, the nursing staff was busy with other patients, and without the therapists, we are fairly free to visit. He has touchy feet, and I was tickling his right foot to get a bit of movement. He was not happy, you could see he was angry, which is a different reaction than what we usually see, so I can't feel too sorry for that. I did stop though, as the cuss words were silently flying through the air. Go Glenn!
I also shaved Glenn for the first time ever. I used an electric rasor, so no blood was shed. He looked better, so I believe I'll do that everyday now, just because I can. He shaves every day, so it will be a bit more routine to fall back into, which should help, I hope. He may silently cuss again, but we will get used to a few of these things for now.
I don't have anymore news, keep us in your prayers, they are comforting to me and the kids. Glenn is doing better than I expected, so I would say that our prayers are being heard and answered. Thanks be to God!
Take care and thanks for the comments.
Louise
2 comments:
Hi! I spoke to Jean Nycholat, my aunt from Prince George. today. I told her about Glenn and she sends her best. I hope you were able to find what I left on the table on Saturday.
I'm glad to hear that Mrs. Mitchell was able to come to see Glenn. It would be horribly difficult for the two of them and all of you who were there. I bet, though, each of them was able to gather some peace from each other as the first visit is over.
Take care. Tomorrow is a new day.
Marjorie
Hi Glenn, Louise & family!
Cheryl passed on the site and I have read through the journey that you've been on ... Glenn you are an inspiration to us that feel we have challenges to overcome in life - your positive inner strength has always set a high standard. I admire the strong family circle you have been blessed with and hope that you can draw strength from them and your many supporters to help find your way through this tough journey. Louise you have done a great job keeping the communication going (leave it to a good women, eh?)- it even reaches us way up here. So, I guess since we are closer to Santa, we will put in a good word for you Glenn and be sure he puts you on his "Good" list this year :)
Greetings from the North - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gale, Leon, Jessica & Andrew
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