Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Thank you for yesterday's post, Aunt Janet. It's mind boggling to think back about everything that has happened over the last 7 weeks.

My dad continues to improve in his world of recovery. He has an occasional bad day which compared to the first 4 weeks, really aren't bad at all. His therapists, who have become his best friends (along with the nurses/aids) have reassured him an occasional bad day is par for the course and not to worry. Everyone in the facility is very encouraged with his progress.

I notice he is more focused in conversation & when watching TV, is doing more things for himself & looks better too! I had to chuckle when he told me how he retrieved his remote from the garbage can the night before. He knew he had to get it out b/c the cleaning people come in at all hours to empty the trash. He could have pulled his call light for help, but no no, it was time for a challenge! So by himself he rolled all the way over towards the can, both arms hanging down in the can, rummage through the can, grab the remote & somehow got himself properly positioned back in bed! I told him it was a good thing nobody walked by the room & saw him or they would have yelled "help!"!!

Last weekend's walks outside were a milestone and a blessing. On Saturday he only agreed to go out after my insistig it really would be a good thing to do. I could tell he enjoyed it, but wasn't totally sold. On Sunday when I arrived he was ready to go! We sat by the pond & talked for a while then took the long route back. I was so happy that I took his pic and when he smiled without me asking, I knew he was really enjoying himself:)

He (we) is going to miss Aunt Janet's weekly visits as she heads down to her winter home. She, (along with Judy, John & Bob) have become such strong support system to my dad throughout this journey. We are grateful for them and for all the other family/friends/co-workers who continue to stop by, call or send a card!