February 10-16

Day 366-370
We have managed to avoid driving in the bad weather conditions, although it has been interesting to drive after the storms are over. Colin hit the ditch last night, he was avoiding 3 deer, and it had rained, so the highway was icy. He didn't damage anything, and he was unharmed, but more than a bit annoyed to end a long day in such a way. Unfortunately, the Rav doesn't have a tow hitch, and the 1/2 ton had a flat tire. I don't think the truck would have pulled him out, he was nose down, at a right angle to the highway. It was fairly steep right there, so I think if he had gone in sideways he would have rolled. Anyway, he got help from someone with a 4x4 this morning, and was on his way back to work. I don't think he was even late!
We had company last night too, and didn't get to bed until 11:30. We were just settling in when Colin called, so my sleep pattern was totally thrown off. I didn't get much sleep, but don't feel too bad yet. Glenn slept well, in spite of the interruptions. He was playing on the PC yesterday, and kept laughing. He downloaded something and was very pleased that it was working. I didn't ask too many questions. He also won an eBay bid so we are waiting for more computer stuff in the mail. I believe it was KVM switch (sorry if that is wrong you computer guys, I do my best!), so now we can hook 4 computers to the same monitor. I'm not sure why we need to do this, but all will be revealed soon.
The botox has pretty well worn off in his right leg, and we are booked in for a review on March 14. We think that is why he was falling, his leg stiffened up, and he had to go back to the way it was behaving before botox. He is more cautious, and is still transferring himself, but has to be more careful of 'setting' his leg before standing on it. We went to the doctor, and are starting to wean off a few meds. She also wrote an order for another swallowing assessment, so we are starting on the way to remove the peg. He had roast beef and potatoes last night, and wondered if he would be eating if he were still in hospital. I said probably not, but who knows? He's waiting for the day he can get out of bed himself instead of waiting for me. I know he would be getting up earlier, and will, because he is an early riser. It is getting closer all the time..
That pretty well covers the excitement for this week. We are well otherwise, and continue to avoid the cold that is going around. We have the sniffles, but it hasn't developed into anything too serious yet.
'Til next time,
Louise