March 12&13

Day 28 & 29
My timing wasn't very good on Monday, I got there after Glenn had therapy, and I didn't talk to anyone until the late afternoon. I was informed that our efforts at stretching over the weekend had started Glenn ahead, so that was good to know. He was in therapy for 1 1/2 hours on Monday, so he was pretty played out. There is a lot of stiffness in his right arm that they are really going to concentrate on loosening. This would be problematic if not addressed and corrected now. I think Glenn will get pretty intensive exercise in the next few days to get it more mobile. The OT thinks that his shoulder is out of line, so they are definitely on top of it.
I'm supposed to take some shoes in for Glenn to wear when he is up in the wheel chair. It will be good support for his feet and ankles. He seemed pretty sad or Jackie thought he was mad yesterday. He was not as calm as usual, but that is a sign of frustration and gosh , who wouldn't be mad at not being able to move or talk or anything except shuffle your legs and arms a bit? It is probably good psycologically for him to vent these emotions, but it is hard to watch him suffer. We will give him a bit more time before we invite visitors, as he still cries when people do come to see him.
He didn't have a big workout on Tuesday, the therapists thought rest would be better after Mondays session. I hope his right arm will loosen up, and I'm sure they will get it. Being right handed may be part of the problem as those muscles are stronger in the first place. He isn't wearing the hand splints on his left hand anymore, and he can pick up objects, so his left side is doing really well. They were sitting him on the side of the bed and got him to lift his head and straighten his back. He did that a few times. Then they got him to balance, using his arms to push back and forth. He can do that, he is just so stiff that he has a struggle to get past the "tone". I can't help but be fascinated at the knowledge and ability of these people. They have gifted and dedicated hands, that's for sure.
Today is March 14 , and my Mom is 80 years old today. If you can, give her a call and wish her a good day. We are planning a celebration with her on the weekend. Life is to be celebrated, and I do mean to do more of that now.
Louise