October 14-22

Day 244-252
I'm getting a bit behind with my postings, but no news is good news. There is always some news, but the day to day living is more consuming than before, and I don't sit and post as much.
Glenn is so happy to be home, and helps with some chores such as vacuuming and dusting (both of which I hate!) so that is good. We are coping much more easily with transfers, and dressing. Therapy is going well, and we go for another botox review on the 9th of November, and his physio is going to recommend that he have some in his hamstrings. She checked for movement yesterday, and has decided he has a lot of movement, just too much tone for him to be able to overcome. I hope that they do it, because that may help him walk a bit sooner. His speech is clearer all the time, and he can drink chocolate milk through a straw. I think that he will soon be on more liquids, and I will have to start making some soups for him.
We are really enjoying the Rav4 and are amazed at how much easier it is to get in and out of. My back thanks me every time we transfer. In fact, one day, Glenn stood up by himself, and I was happy for him. It isn't much of a boost to get to his feet so that encourages him too. The wheel chair is easier to put in and take out also, so I think we made the right decision.
Chris's birthday is coming up , and I remember the year he was born was similar to this one. We combined the week before he was born, and the morning we went in was frosty, but nice. I think the weather turned shortly after I got home, because Glenn was busy having flax dried and I think it was really cold.
We are getting ready for winter, and have some yard things to do yet. I'll need the boys to help with some of them, and I also have a couple of cars to sell, so we are settling in. What a treat to be going on a bit more of a routine. I didn't think I was very organized, but I was. I cooked a turkey last Friday for the Edenwold fowl supper, so I am starting to give back to the community again. Working at some of these simple jobs is therapeutic for me. I was inspired enough to have a baking day for myself, so I replenished the cookie jar, and made a pot of bean soup. It's nice to have on hand.
I'm pretty well out of news for now, so
'til next time,
Louise
P.S. I've asked Glenn to post, but so far he has declined. I'll keep working on it! LIM