Day 101 & 102
The past few days have been full. On Thursday, I went to conference with the speech path team about computer programs to aid speech. Glenn was right in there, and impressed the ladies with his knowledge and ability to type. He was given some demo programs, and they asked him for feed back. He is to use them and critique them, they are excited that such a knowledgeable person will use these programs and be able to give them feedback. Our regular OT was also there and stressed to us that we be sure that the program actually be "fast enough" for Glenn, seeing how he knows so much and is now beginning to speak. They were very aware of that, and wanted feedback anyway, as this is a perfect opportunity for them to know what would be more helpful to people.
Yesterday was a hard, emotional and necessary day for Glenn and the rest of us. The therapists brought Glenn to the farm, and we brought him into the house. Needless to say, he was emotional, I couldn't talk to him for a little bit, and let the kids handle the process of lifting him up on to the deck and into the house. We toured the house, after sitting at the table for a while, and settled down. The therapists were measuring and observing what we will need to do to make the house accessible to Glenn at this time. Nothing that can't be done fairly easily, although we may have to move the computer out of the small bedroom. The bathroom door will have to be enlarged, and it would be better if we could do the bedroom door too, but we'll start with the front deck and access lift or ramp.
When it was time for them to go, Jackie's comment was that it was wrong for Dad to be leaving again. He did look sad, but knew he had to go. I think I can't say anything more about that.
We had a wiener roast for supper, as Jackie and I had cut back most of the jungle around the yard. It is good grass weather, and we'll be at it again in a few days, but it was OK to be doing that kind of job the rest of the afternoon. I'm going in to see Glenn this afternoon, so we'll see how he feels now that the visit is over, I'm sure he has ideas about what he heard.
'Til next time,
Louise
1 comment:
What a boost for Glenn's morale to be asked to evaluate programs which may help not only him but many others who will come after him.
It's good to know that the house can be modified sufficiently to allow for his needs. Sounds hopeful that he may be home before too long.
Now we are back from our vacation, I'm going to try to get it to visit Glenn when we are in the city.
Till then....
Christine.
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