May 15,16 & 17

Day 92, 93, & 94
Three months and counting. It was really hot here today. The tractors are rolling, and some are getting close to done. I took a trip around to see what is going on in the country side, and it looks to be more than half done. The rain sure made everything green and clean.
Glenn's right arm is straightening out more all the time, and it doesn't hurt as much to straighten his fingers on the right hand. I've seen those fingers quiver, and that hasn't happened in a while. His right leg is shaking and twitching more all the time too. The nurses and therapists stand him more, and he is getting more steady. He can sit up for quite a while without too much wobbling, and is more straight as he sits. He was quite hunched over, but now can hold himself quite upright. So much to do over, and it is so touching to see the progress. He doesn't measure the successes like I do, he is too busy. But I'm relishing each new retrieval, and continue to pray for more. He is working hard at speech, and although they decided to keep the feed tube for a bit longer, his swallow is improving, and the pathologist is pretty sure that he will recover his speech. Time is the answer.
We are considering access to our house. I was ready to call in the troops, but decided to gather as much information as possible before choosing a ramp over a lift. There are many factors, permits to be acquired, and designs to be considered. I will need more input from professionals, so that it will be done correctly. A lift could be resold, but a ramp would be pretty permanent. As time goes on, Glenn's needs will also change, so there should be no rush.
As you have probably noticed, I haven't been posting everyday, the urgency has eased somewhat, and we are into the slugging stage. Sheer determination is also the name of the game. Keeping up Glenn's spirits hasn't been hard, but it is still something I worry about. He was very quiet today, and I asked him why. He just shrugged, no reason, and I guess everyone has a quiet day once in a while. He perked up after his afternoon rest, so fatigue plays a pretty big role in all of this. I also pray that he rests well at night, because the brain heals itself while you sleep. I guess his brain is fine, but it is working overtime to get past the injury in his brain stem. I'm more hopeful of a good recovery all the time.
'Til next time,
Louise