May 26, 27, 28, & 29

Day 103, 104, 105, & 106
I was pretty rattled after Glenn's home visit, I will admit that I couldn't really talk about it too much without shedding tears, but I had a visit with some supportive family and friends, went for a facial, and have decided to come to terms with the reality of the next few months. I also went back to start training at the store, so that will give me something else to focus on during the week.
Glenn, however, did very well after coming home. He was emotional when he first got here, but the kids really talked him around, and the rabbit for some reason, raced around under the chair, so we were distracted by that. We shouldn't have to do too much renovating to get Glenn around the house, but I do have to get the deck built and a lift installed. Glenn has voted for the lift, and I guess he will be able to operate it himself, a ramp will take a fair bit of power to get up, although they are going to try to get a power chair for him. This will be to provide him with better quality until he can walk. I don't know, we'll never be able to find him if he can motor around with that much ease. We'll see what happens on Thursday.
We were invited to have lunch with the Ag Expert crew, and enjoyed talking to and meeting the people Glenn has spent so much time with. They miss him of course, and I encouraged them to come for a visit, as Glenn is very happy to see them. They are very supportive of us, and Jackie has agreed to join the FCC team on a huge bicycle (I think I heard 10 people per bike, but someone also said 30) ride. They are raising money for the Heart and Stroke foundation, so Jackie will probably be looking for pledges. I'm not sure how that works, more in a few days.
Today was Conference day, and the Dr. was very pleased with the improvement Glenn has shown. We were last in conference on the 8th of May, so he really noticed a difference, and the charts also show improvement on many levels. He stressed that the leg stiffness will probably last the next year, but that there is steady improvement. He was interested in the computer ability Glenn has and was also going to keep updated on the use of the software. I asked him about the swelling in Glenn's right hand, and he said that it is normal, because circulation is aided by the movement of muscles, and since Glenn's hand isn't moving that much, it is swollen. He said the best hand splint is another hand, so we will hold and manipulate his hand a bit more(with instruction, of course)
All in all it has been a fairly busy and stressful weekend. It was a huge hurdle to jump, but although we wobbled a bit, I think for the most part we are OK. Glenn needed the assurance of getting home, and the prospect of being able to come more is going to take him a long way. I think I needed the reality check of his limitations right now, and although I didn't like it, I know that he will get better, and a lot of this is necessary for his safety. He wants and needs his independence back, so we will work toward that goal.
I have rambled on a bit tonight, but there was a lot going on, and it was time to get it out. Thanks for caring, and reading this journal of mine, I do try to keep it fairly informative, so bear with me if it gets a bit mushy once in a while!
'Til next time,
Louise