Day 913-919
It is going to be 2 years since Glenn came hme from the hospital, and it is true that time heals wounds. We are not totally used to this new life, but it is life and we are getting along pretty well. I think people miss seeing us, but that may change in the future as we get more mobile. An attached garage will help that along I think. Glenn is looking to be among people again, so that is another big hurdle overcome.
The weather is a bit more pleasant for being outside. Glenn needs to stand more, but is pretty limber all in all. We need to work on his right wrist too. This takes discipline, and I seem to forget in the hub bub of everything else. Perhaps Glenn will do it more himself, or at least remind me to help him. He is going to have to find more to occupy himself than just his old computers. Something will present itself. He always says he is lazy, but the time can get long, he was always up to something. I'm glad to see him look for things to do though, it is a good sign.
No construction has started yet, so there is no news on that front. Colin was in Toronto this week, and I haven't seen him since he got home. Dale is moving the last of his things today. He and his band were in a show last night, and he was pleased to say they came away with money in their pockets. What a busy time we have had this summer! It is no wonder the time goes by so fast.
'Til next time,
Louise
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Aug 2-22
Day 892-912
August is almost over, I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. We have been busy, and actually got away camping for 3 days! It went well, and we discovered a new venue for us to use. The Buffalo Pound campground has accessible sites, and they were very good. Our site was paved, close to the bathroom that had a wheelchair room for families, and we had power. We camped with Jackie and Johnny, Colin and Chelsey, and Wendy and Krystal, so it was nice to have different faces to look at. We ate well, and everyone was happy with how things went. It was a big step!
Dale is in the process of moving, so he has our Rav today. Our 1/2 ton is being used by Chris's friends who are also moving into a house. I guess it was time for everyone to buy a house. Dale is a bit anxious about his mortgage guy, who is dragging his feet a bit as far as that goes, but hopefully everything will be OK. I think I would have found someone else by now, but that comes with age.
We are closer to building, the garage at the other house was moved the beginning of August, and I have someone coming to prepare the site next week. I think it will go fast once it starts, the contractor wants it to be closed in by November, so I think we are waiting for paperwork yet. I will be happy to think about something else, and that would be piano lessons. I've seen a few parents lately, and it occurred to me that I will have to get my schedule sorted out soon. Busy, busy, busy.
The quilt I was working on has been quilted, and I'm in the process of binding it. It has turned out beautifully, and more than I expected. That is a good feeling, when your vision turns into a vision!
Enough about me, Glenn is funny, he is into his computers more than ever, and I am getting pretty good at putting them back together. Some of them even run when we are through with them! It keeps him thinking, that's for sure. He has bid on a few more, but I told him he is cutoff!
'Til next time,
Louise
August is almost over, I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted. We have been busy, and actually got away camping for 3 days! It went well, and we discovered a new venue for us to use. The Buffalo Pound campground has accessible sites, and they were very good. Our site was paved, close to the bathroom that had a wheelchair room for families, and we had power. We camped with Jackie and Johnny, Colin and Chelsey, and Wendy and Krystal, so it was nice to have different faces to look at. We ate well, and everyone was happy with how things went. It was a big step!
Dale is in the process of moving, so he has our Rav today. Our 1/2 ton is being used by Chris's friends who are also moving into a house. I guess it was time for everyone to buy a house. Dale is a bit anxious about his mortgage guy, who is dragging his feet a bit as far as that goes, but hopefully everything will be OK. I think I would have found someone else by now, but that comes with age.
We are closer to building, the garage at the other house was moved the beginning of August, and I have someone coming to prepare the site next week. I think it will go fast once it starts, the contractor wants it to be closed in by November, so I think we are waiting for paperwork yet. I will be happy to think about something else, and that would be piano lessons. I've seen a few parents lately, and it occurred to me that I will have to get my schedule sorted out soon. Busy, busy, busy.
The quilt I was working on has been quilted, and I'm in the process of binding it. It has turned out beautifully, and more than I expected. That is a good feeling, when your vision turns into a vision!
Enough about me, Glenn is funny, he is into his computers more than ever, and I am getting pretty good at putting them back together. Some of them even run when we are through with them! It keeps him thinking, that's for sure. He has bid on a few more, but I told him he is cutoff!
'Til next time,
Louise
Saturday, August 1, 2009
July 26 - Aug 1
Day 885-891
Jackie and Johnny had a big day yesterday, and got moved to their new house. We went to help in the afternoon, and I washed out cupboards and did a few walls while they went back for the last load and final cleanup. It was supper time by the time they got back, but I had gone to Subway for subs, and they gobbled them up. When we left, they were pretty wiped, but Jackie had gotten the bathroom ready, so they probably both showered and dropped into bed. Johnny gets pretty cranked up, and can go like crazy, but hits the wall pretty hard too. Anyway, Dale took him in for his car, and we left, I figured he needed some quiet time when he got home. They had a lot of visitors already, so I imagine they will have a few more on the weekend. Jackie was putting away kitchen stuff, and it was like being at the gift opening. They had not opened a lot of their wedding gifts, so she was all excited to open the boxes and look at the new things they have. It was a good day.
I had taken Glenn along, and eventually gave him a spray bottle and rag, and he wiped walls, as high as he could reach. I'm sure it is hard for him, he was always willing to dig in and get things done, so just sitting was boring. We had taken a computer (one of our many laptops), but I didn't plug it in right away, so it died. The kids didn't have the TV hooked up yet, so he amused himself by standing at the railing. At first he was going to stay home alone, but I talked him into coming, so that I didn't have to worry about him. It was a good thing, the house was a bit jumbled, but he was offering advise, and generally being himself, ribbing everyone who came by. Chris helped in the morning, but he and Aryn were going camping, so wanted to be away by noon or shortly after. He can get things done, and has moved enough times to have a lot of knowledge about packing. Johnny appreciated the help. Johnny's sister dropped in on her way to the lake, and had a quick look around. Then Grandpa and Grandma came and brought a cake to help with the move. The kids had borrowed Grandpa's truck, so they were anxious to see the new digs. It is a nice house, and a big yard. Jackie was pretty happy to find raspberries and rhubarb there, so she can pick some for nibbling.
We are expecting to have the little garage moved tomorrow, so we have to get it cleaned out. I had a go at it once, and have called in a few recruits to help. The fellow who is getting it wants to load it onto a trailer, so it could be interesting before this is done. It is the first step, and once the ball gets rolling, it will be exciting. It will be soon, I'm sure the building permits have been submitted, the builder wants to have the houses closed up by November, so there is a lot of planning going on. It still seems unreal, but will be so nice for Glenn to get around while he is in the chair.
Next will be Dale, but he won't have as much to move as Jackie and Johnny. He is working on the paper work, and feels a little unsure where he will be at the end of August, but he will not be in the city anymore, that he is sure of. He said that work was a bit hard this week, Murphy's law was a big factor, and nothing is more frustrating than that. He is looking forward to a bit of time in the tractor, as the summerfallow needs disking. I think he needs the alone time to let the rest of the action come into perspective. He will give Glenn something to argue about too, and that is always entertaining.
'Til next time,
Louise
Jackie and Johnny had a big day yesterday, and got moved to their new house. We went to help in the afternoon, and I washed out cupboards and did a few walls while they went back for the last load and final cleanup. It was supper time by the time they got back, but I had gone to Subway for subs, and they gobbled them up. When we left, they were pretty wiped, but Jackie had gotten the bathroom ready, so they probably both showered and dropped into bed. Johnny gets pretty cranked up, and can go like crazy, but hits the wall pretty hard too. Anyway, Dale took him in for his car, and we left, I figured he needed some quiet time when he got home. They had a lot of visitors already, so I imagine they will have a few more on the weekend. Jackie was putting away kitchen stuff, and it was like being at the gift opening. They had not opened a lot of their wedding gifts, so she was all excited to open the boxes and look at the new things they have. It was a good day.
I had taken Glenn along, and eventually gave him a spray bottle and rag, and he wiped walls, as high as he could reach. I'm sure it is hard for him, he was always willing to dig in and get things done, so just sitting was boring. We had taken a computer (one of our many laptops), but I didn't plug it in right away, so it died. The kids didn't have the TV hooked up yet, so he amused himself by standing at the railing. At first he was going to stay home alone, but I talked him into coming, so that I didn't have to worry about him. It was a good thing, the house was a bit jumbled, but he was offering advise, and generally being himself, ribbing everyone who came by. Chris helped in the morning, but he and Aryn were going camping, so wanted to be away by noon or shortly after. He can get things done, and has moved enough times to have a lot of knowledge about packing. Johnny appreciated the help. Johnny's sister dropped in on her way to the lake, and had a quick look around. Then Grandpa and Grandma came and brought a cake to help with the move. The kids had borrowed Grandpa's truck, so they were anxious to see the new digs. It is a nice house, and a big yard. Jackie was pretty happy to find raspberries and rhubarb there, so she can pick some for nibbling.
We are expecting to have the little garage moved tomorrow, so we have to get it cleaned out. I had a go at it once, and have called in a few recruits to help. The fellow who is getting it wants to load it onto a trailer, so it could be interesting before this is done. It is the first step, and once the ball gets rolling, it will be exciting. It will be soon, I'm sure the building permits have been submitted, the builder wants to have the houses closed up by November, so there is a lot of planning going on. It still seems unreal, but will be so nice for Glenn to get around while he is in the chair.
Next will be Dale, but he won't have as much to move as Jackie and Johnny. He is working on the paper work, and feels a little unsure where he will be at the end of August, but he will not be in the city anymore, that he is sure of. He said that work was a bit hard this week, Murphy's law was a big factor, and nothing is more frustrating than that. He is looking forward to a bit of time in the tractor, as the summerfallow needs disking. I think he needs the alone time to let the rest of the action come into perspective. He will give Glenn something to argue about too, and that is always entertaining.
'Til next time,
Louise
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