BUSY BUSY BUSY

Too long a time between posts but let me tell you why.   Howard continues to improve and is planning  his "escape".  He is actively putting those feet to the floor to stand and turn, to walk using the walker, to propel himself around in the wheelchair by using his feet, eating a few meals at the dining table and figuring out how to use the bathroom.  It is far from easy but he tries hard.  Today was his first full body shower since May 13.  He loved it!  We got a prescription for a muscle relaxer at the physical therapist's request to help the hip muscles relax and stretch but we suspect the dosage is too high for his body was like a wet noodle this morning and he lacked his usual strength.  Or maybe both a shower and a therapy is too much for one day.  He dutifully does his weight lifting and leg lifts every day.

The home action is preparing to empty and remove the bookcase nearest the top of the stairs which stirs up a lot of dust.  The next time someone says what do you need help with I will say please move these books to Goodwill or the salvation army.  Until then they are in paper grocery bags lined up at the back of the sofa.  There is a lot of time spent watching and consulting with Kathi as she adds color to the bedroom and bath.  I attend therapy sessions each day so I can do a better job helping him in the weeks to come.  I am gaining a better appreciation for him as I grapple with which bills have been paid and which not.  Providence is covering all but a copay now and then.  He is a lot better at juggling appointments than I am and is great at helping me solve problems.  Found out about an agency who will give us information on a home assistant a few days a week for awhile.  

The Bruno stair climbing seat and rail is in town and will be installed next tuesday.  If I've not gotten rid of the books by then I could just put them on my lap and push GO on the remote. The big new toilet is in the garage, I wonder how much it weighs?  Things are happening and going well.  Don't think it would without God's liberal assistance.  Thank you !  Last but not least the generous gift of the garage door opener from the family is truly wonderful.  I never knew how much we needed it until it was installed.