Day 670 - 690
Christmas is over for another year, and a happy time it was for us. We spent Christmas day at Mom and Dad's, Elaine and Gordon were here, and the kids came later in the evening. There were over 30 in the house that night, and we had a boisterous gift exchange as usual. Glenn was busy cheering on the stealing, but didn't get too much action himself. Colin sat beside him though, and Glenn coached him along. Chelsey got into it and seemed to enjoy the give and take of it. Some people do, some people don't.
To back up a bit, the weather was bitterly cold the last 2 weeks, so I was quite content to be home and not have to go out into it with Glenn too much. We did go out a couple of times, and I was working with 'board man' until I dug out the ski pants I had bought for Glenn last year. That helps to keep his legs warm, although we haven't found a really easy way to get in and out of them. We'll do it a few more times, and eventually will find a method. We did have trouble with the tractor in the cold weather, the fuel line is too exposed, and my brothers think may need to be cleaned. We eventually got it started and the yard pushed, but the weather had warmed up too, which helped.
I'm a little worried that Glenn isn't having enough physio, and may have to find a private clinic in the New Year. The acupuncture helped a lot, but he still needs the stretching and workout of the physio to keep his muscles loose. He is easier and easier to transfer, because he does more of it, and I would hate to lose that mobility. I think he will keep working on it himself, but some expert advise is not a bad thing! I like the homeopathic treatments, and we will do more acupuncture too. Glenn's Mom noticed a big improvement in him because she hasn't seen him that much, so I find that encouraging. He is able to go to bed himself almost all the time, and would like to work on getting up himself. We may need some aids in that department, so I will have to put my thinking cap on and do some research too. He hates having to wait for me to help him up, and since the 'morning person' hasn't changed, I can appreciate that.
Well, that catches up to the present, and now we head toward the wedding in February. Jackie has her dress, and is getting more excited. They had a good time together yesterday, we put Christmas off a day so that they could be together. We had another turkey supper, and then played a few games. It was relaxed and fun, so this may be the way to go. I didn't mind and they certainly didn't. It makes accommodating two families easier, and they don't spend too much time on the road trying to be in two places at once. It did seem weird to not have anyone there after 29 years of kids on Christmas morning, but change happens all the time, and I'm finding it easier to embrace it than fight it.
I did send out a few cards this year, but if you didn't receive one, I would like to wish you a Happy Holiday, and a safe and prosperous New Year.
'Til next time,
Louise
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
November 30-December 6
Day 663-669
December is here, and winter has arrived with it. The wind has been blowing out of the northwest, and has a real bite in it. Glenn did his board man imitation when we got home yesterday, but I was expecting it, and got him up the ramp and out of the wind as quickly as I could. I had wrapped his legs with a blanket, but he still stiffened up. It wasn't nearly so scary this time as we have a plan. I should have parked the car at more of an angle to block some of the wind, but that is hard to judge from inside the car!
We did some power shopping with Jackie and Johnny. It was nice to have the extra help in the mall. Chris came too, and took Glenn to his therapy session. This week has been entirely jumbled up as far as scheduling went. The more I tried to accommodate, the more things had to be changed. I finally quit changing things, and went along the best I could. We were in the city everyday but Tuesday though, so I got nothing done at home again. Perhaps next week? (Ha, it is December, and Jackie's wedding is coming up fast, who am I kidding?)
The best news is that Glenn is doing so well. We always have to remember that it should have been so much worse. When you keep that in mind, the impatience that grows is put to rest, and you carry on. Jackie bluntly told someone yesterday that Dad should have died, and I realize that the kids have a real good handle on what happened. Nothing was sugar coated, and in the long run that has served us well. Perspective is hard to keep in all of this, so if you really understand how close it was, you can appreciate the effort by all who have helped us. We are a miraculous story of life, and we do know that.
I'm looking forward to Christmas this year, it will be nice to see everyone, and rejoice as the season unfolds. The dark days will soon start to lengthen, and that in itself is reason to celebrate! We should be able to go to a few more events this year, but of course everything depends on weather conditions. I think the kids are going to help put up the tree tomorrow, that will help set the mood. I will finish piano lessons next week until the New Year too, and that will free my time for a few weeks.
'Til next time,
Louise
December is here, and winter has arrived with it. The wind has been blowing out of the northwest, and has a real bite in it. Glenn did his board man imitation when we got home yesterday, but I was expecting it, and got him up the ramp and out of the wind as quickly as I could. I had wrapped his legs with a blanket, but he still stiffened up. It wasn't nearly so scary this time as we have a plan. I should have parked the car at more of an angle to block some of the wind, but that is hard to judge from inside the car!
We did some power shopping with Jackie and Johnny. It was nice to have the extra help in the mall. Chris came too, and took Glenn to his therapy session. This week has been entirely jumbled up as far as scheduling went. The more I tried to accommodate, the more things had to be changed. I finally quit changing things, and went along the best I could. We were in the city everyday but Tuesday though, so I got nothing done at home again. Perhaps next week? (Ha, it is December, and Jackie's wedding is coming up fast, who am I kidding?)
The best news is that Glenn is doing so well. We always have to remember that it should have been so much worse. When you keep that in mind, the impatience that grows is put to rest, and you carry on. Jackie bluntly told someone yesterday that Dad should have died, and I realize that the kids have a real good handle on what happened. Nothing was sugar coated, and in the long run that has served us well. Perspective is hard to keep in all of this, so if you really understand how close it was, you can appreciate the effort by all who have helped us. We are a miraculous story of life, and we do know that.
I'm looking forward to Christmas this year, it will be nice to see everyone, and rejoice as the season unfolds. The dark days will soon start to lengthen, and that in itself is reason to celebrate! We should be able to go to a few more events this year, but of course everything depends on weather conditions. I think the kids are going to help put up the tree tomorrow, that will help set the mood. I will finish piano lessons next week until the New Year too, and that will free my time for a few weeks.
'Til next time,
Louise
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