April 25, 2007

Day 72
OK, who let the geese out? They're really cute, but what am I going to do with 50 geese ready to hold tea lights? I have my suspicions, but will have to see the face of the guilty to be sure!
As you may or may not know, I turned 50 today. My friends took me for lunch, and guess what? I was serenaded by Rory Allen! I did not expect to have that for a surprise. What a nice guy, and he can sing without a guitar in hand. He also gave me an autographed CD, which I will enjoy tremendously. He said he will be appearing at Greenall at a fund raising event in the near future, so we'll have to try to go to that.
It hits home how many good friends and what a caring family I have surrounding me. They have always been there, of course, and we take for granted the day to day gatherings, and fellowship. But in times like the Mitchell's are going through right now, you come to realize how very important it is to have such a network around you. How in the world would we ever do this, if we couldn't share the burden? I don't think I could, and my kids are coming to realize how good it is to lean on people who care. It is a huge life lesson in trusting, and caring in return. We are not alone, thank goodness, and I do really appreciate it.
Glenn continues to show amazing progress these days. It's like he got a shot in the arm the other day at the conference, and away we go. The sky is the limit, and he has more hope and determination that ever to get home. He had Chris buy me roses for my birthday, and is always and forever concerned that he not be more of a burden than possible. He is working on speech, although some of his gesturing is very clear, and words are hardly necessary. He was visiting with a couple of his co-workers, and when they started giving him a hard time about something, he just grinned at them, and started pointing at the door. They both roared, absolutely knowing that he was not going to take that anymore now than he did before!
I'm just getting ready to go to see Glenn today. I hope he had a good rest. I'll get there in time to take him for his OT session. Thanks for visiting, he enjoys the company more and more, and as he becomes more mobile and strong, the more he will be able to participate in the world around him again. He's pretty busy until 3:00, so any time after that is when he will be easy to find. If we're not in his room, chances are we're in the cafeteria.
I'll keep you posted on the geese. The sign that accompanied them said,"If 50 geese make a flock, that's a lot of flocking geese! Happy big 50 Louise!"
Hmm....I think I recognize the printing....
'Til next time
Louise