October 20 - November 20

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Another month has passed. The weather turned the week after our move, and has been difficult, except for the weekend of November 5-7. We have had 3 heavy snow fall storms, so I'm happy we watched them from the new house. It has made a huge difference, the garage itself is great, and I can't say that I would change much, so we did well in our choices. We need to have a party, but haven't been able to get past the weather and piano lesson start up. I'm thinking the New Year, around Glenn's birthday might be a good time, although he usually has a brutally cold day. We'll see as the time gets nearer.
His back trouble has reared it's head, and he has been in a bit more pain this week. I don't know why, but he said it felt a bit better this morning. Could be he strained it untying his shoes or something. It has no rhyme or reason, it just hurts. He has a hard time getting to his feet as a result, so transfers are a bit more difficult.
We have been settling in nicely, and I have made fairly good inroads into the boxes in the garage. I hunt for a few things now and then, and have yet to sew anything, but that will come. I have 18 students for piano lessons, which takes a bit more time than usual. 9 of them come on Wednesday, so that is what I do Wednesday! Of course, 2 of those Wednesdays were blizzard days, so I was on the phone canceling or rearranging lesson times. Winter in Saskatchewan is such a walk in the park when it comes early. I can't help but think of last year when the men working on the house foundations in November were working in t-shirts most of the time! What a difference!
At Wascana, a new ceiling track system has been installed, and Glenn has been trying it out to see if it would help him walk. It really relieves the fear of falling, so we both can concentrate on the act of walking. I think we will look into having one installed in the house. It could have a big effect on his gait training. I have to see if we will be covered by the health benefits, and that takes a bit of time too. So much has happened it is hard to keep up!
'Til next time,
Louise