Day 43 & 44
Tuesday and Wednesday saw the weather change again, so no more tours outside for Glenn. He continues to work hard, and I asked today how he is doing. The OT said that he is doing extremely well, and althought he seems pretty emotional, he does what they ask him to do. He has a sore elbow, so he hasn't been able to tolerate the new splint on his right arm, and they said that he is very able to let them know that he does not want it on. I also talked to the doctor this evening, and he said that he was writing up orders for removal of the trache. So that means that the therapists will cap it and we will see how soon it will be gone. Let's hope that he can lose it soon.
Movement continues to improve in his left arm and leg, and the therapists again commented on how Glenn can bridge. I do wish to see more motion in his right arm, but patience is the key.
The nurses are very good with us, and we are making friends. I admire them, that is not a job I could do very easily. Jackie was pushing the wheelchair around the unit today, and people we passed were saying "Hi Glenn, how's it going?" He just seems to be able to charm people even though he cannot actually talk to them. I hope that he can talk to them soon, he is even more charming then. Chris was shaking his head and said that it must be the Mitchell charm coming through.
I don't know how soon we may be moving to Wascana, they are monitoring Glenn's progress, but I don't know what the criteria is that will get him moved. They are ready when he is though, so again, I trust that they know what they are doing. I've got a lot more trust in the health care system than I did before, that is for sure, not that I had any real reason to mistrust it. They do get a lot of bad press though.
I'm feeling tired again, and hope I don't get the cold that the kids have been going through. Jackie is catching it now, so I'll have to be pumping vitamins to avoid it.
That's all for now, I'm going to bed, we'll see what the new day brings. At least we avoided a bunch more snow so far. 'Til next time
Louise
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Hello from the "Wet Snow Capital of the Southeast"!
I don't imagine that we have that much but the lion came in and is now going out the same way. Finally March is over. The weather doesn't seem so bad in April probably because we know it will end.
Sounds like things are improving and changing daily. That's good. You don't want to get into a rut. Hah!
Drink lots of tea, Louise. I hope the kids are feeling better. You all have been on the rollercoatee so long that your body is telling you to rest. I know you know. I just had to say it.
It is great news about the trache. My what stories you will hear. Maybe not right away but the wait will be worth it. I know it will be.
Tomorrow brings a new day. Love to all of you.
Marjorie
Glad to here about Glen's progress. I don't know how you do it Louise. We think of you all often and pray for Glen's recovery. Take care.
Shelley and Lyle Kramer
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