Day 70
Monday, 10 weeks since the beginning of this trip. What a beautiful day today. We enjoyed it, and took Glenn outside to enjoy it too. The OT adjusted his chair today to enable him to get his left foot on the ground and start moving himself around. He steers with his foot, and his hand is for extra speed. He was moving around and giggling almost. At last he could get a bit of mobility back in his control. We finally put the brakes on, and he rested a bit. Back in the room, he got a bit uncomfortable from being up so long, so after his supper we washed him up and got him back into bed.
He had a busy day, and met his new speech pathologist this afternoon. She did some assessments, and said we would meet again on Friday. No one OKed the chip thing, so I guess we'll make him wait for another taste. Tomorrow our first conference is scheduled, so we will have a better idea of what the long range plan is. Glenn has adjusted pretty well now, so I think he will become more and more busy with therapy, the thought being that the stronger he gets, the more he will do. I'm very happy with the people we have been working with. They are totally devoted to getting Glenn back to himself.
I don't see any crows circling, so never mind about that!
I stopped at Mom and Dad's for tea tonight, and they said I look tired, but other wise OK, so that was good to know. I just needed to have tea with them, and am fortunate that I still can. I hope everyone reading this is doing OK, and thank you for your interest. We're sure that we are not too close to the end of this journey, but it is not so hard to travel these days.
'Til next time,
Louise
1 comment:
Enough about the crows, my friend! I know when to stop, I think. (But I can still hear them cawing in the distance.)
I hope today was positive and constructive. Meetings/conferences can certainly be overwhelming. Planning gives hope, though. There's a lot of hope demonstrated daily. Know that all of us are cheering you on. All of you. It is a long journey. But despite that all six of you display bravery and grace. Determination is now Glenn's real name. Go for it , my friend! You have incredible spirit and strength. The work may have only just begun in many ways. Keep the eyes focused on the process because no matter what the end, of all of this is, can be in sight.
Love you. Tomorrow is a new day!
Marjorie
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