March 26, 2007

Day 42
I didn't see the therapists long enough today to know if we progressed over the weekend. Glenn was in a fair bit of distress when I got there today, and my Mom and Dad came to visit at the time I was trying to console him. It is upsetting for them, but they went to visit my auntie who is also in the hospital. I again took Glenn for a stroll outside, but he found it a bit cold, so we didn't stay out too long. He wanted to go back to bed, and when Mom and Dad came back, we went for coffee while they settled Glenn back into bed. He was better, the fresh air really seems to help, which is no surprise I guess. He was content to watch TV and Chris, Jackie and Colin came to visit, so he was entertained for the evening. I notice that he moves his right leg quite a bit more when he is in bed, so it really is coming back. He still has the trache in, and can't seem to cough up whatever is bothering his breathing. I am praying that it can be removed soon, so that we can start talking. The inability to communicate is truly frustrating for both of us, although we are getting better at signs and spelling. Tonight when we left, he waved good-bye, so it was easier to leave than when he is crying.
Our kids are doing really well with all that is going on. It is hard, of course, to see Dad so helpless, but they are faithfully visiting as much as they can and do try to be entertaining. I've learned about alot of stuff that was going on while we were away or busy, but they are mostly unscathed, and I remember doing stuff that my Mom and Dad probably don't know about either!
As I talk to friends and neighbours, I'm impressed by how many people are following our progress on the blog. We are read about all over the country it would seem, so to eveyone who is reading this entry, thanks, we're doing not too badly, and say hello to everyone from us. Hopefully Glenn will be able to post to this sight soon, and we can start to get his prespective on what has been going on. Won't that be interesting? You are doing a good job of sharing the information, although I know some people are still a bit in the dark. This has become a good exercise for me to keep track of everything that has gone on. I realize how shocked I was. The good news is that my clothes are getting too big! I don't expect that to last too long! Anyway, that's all folks, so 'til next time,
Louise