October 27 - November 10

Day 257-272
Sorry, I can't believe that it has been 2 weeks since I last posted. The store has been busy on Saturday, and I haven't had time to just put a few thoughts down, so now there is a bit of a lull, and I'll do my best to catch up with the news. Glenn an I have been busy with therapies and regular life around home. I took him to another therapist yesterday for a bit more help with speech, so we'll see how that turns out over the next few weeks. We went and voted on Wednesday, and took a drive around to see the farm after harvest. The Rav hadn't been in a field yet, so we took it for a spin across a couple of quarters. It was a nice day for a ride.
Last weekend we had quite a few visitors on Sunday, and Chris brought his partner and cleaned my carpets. It was a trade off for use of the shop, so I was happy with that. Made a big pot of chili for supper, and it was nice to get the rugs cleaned up before Christmas. During the day, Jackie and Johnny were there, Bill and Ida Mae came, and there were a couple of kids with Chris and Mike. I did go to church too, that was nice.
Thursday I had a command start installed in the Rav,(that is another story) so another day was occupied, and Friday we went back to Regina to see the therapist. I did my shopping then that I had planned to do Thursday (part of the other story!), so we didn't have too much time at home this week. I guess that is how time flies. I'm sorry if you have been trying to phone us, next week looks a bit less full.
Glenn is becoming more anxious to do things for himself. His independent spirit is showing up more all the time. His speech is clearing up gradually, and sometimes the words are clear. He was able to eat some Hallowe'en chocolates (Reece's peanut butter cups are his favourite!) so that was a real treat. He is trying to chew more things, so I'm giving his muffin bits, and he was able to eat a cheesie (the fluffy kind). These things are so important, and yet they are so ordinary. One bite at a time, I guess.
His right arm seems to be getting more mobile, that gives him great hope and he uses his hand more all the time. We can get gloves on his hand, but can't get his fingers in the fingers yet. He is scheduled to have a botox injection in his hamstrings on November 30. We hope that will help relax them enough to enable his stride to work better. He has a long way to go yet, and it is startling sometimes to see how disabled he still is. So many things have to work perfectly to allow us to move. It is a study of life to watch it come back. I have to stop myself from doing too much for him.
That pretty well catches up everything that has happened, although there are side stories and small day to day things that I could bore you with, but really, I don't think so.
'Til next time,Louise