Those happy hours
That we once knew
Though long ago,
They still make me blue
......................................
Well I think last time we met we were headed for mile marker 5 and let me tell you I think it is all up hill on this mile and we are still climbing to reach 5. I am working so hard to get there I was so out of breath I couldn't even talk. As you can see, Dean managed to write his first name with his left hand. The last name on the page was supposed to be Riley. This exercise really pooped him out.
Both me and Riley have been playing tic-tac-toe with Deano and when Dean and I played neither one of us won. That says a lot (or maybe not)(no Blondie jokes).
Nioko, the physical therapist, is working very aggressively with Deano. They are working on his sitting balance and now he can sit up in the bed without her holding on to him and his standing balance. They are also working on his balance with a cane. The occupational therapist, Lana, works with Dean on brushing his teeth and hair (which was a new one for him, since he was a wash and wear kinda guy).
My sister Kristine was with us today and at some point she will post a video of Riley and Deano playing catch. I am not sure what that does for Dean's spirit and I can see what it does for Riley to be able to play catch and tic-tac-toe with his Dad.
So, when I said we may be looking for a new home shortly I didn't think it meant we would be playing musical rooms. Well the music has stopped and we have safely landed in Room 47B-East Wing.
P.S. Thank you to Janet and Fred for the Banana Nut Bread. I am sorry I missed you and Karen and Mark. Maybe next time you make your way out here.
P.S.S. Thank you Kristine for checking in with me today.
P.S.S.S. Thank you Kathy and Alan for the best ham and cheese sandwich (actually best sandwich period) that I have ever had.
P.S.S.S.S. And thank you to everyone out there who continue to pray and keep us in your thoughts and for continuing to check up on Deano. He continues to get a steady stream of daily visitors.
............................................
They say that time
It heals a broken heart
But time has stood still
Since we've been apart...
That we once knew
Though long ago,
They still make me blue
......................................
Well I think last time we met we were headed for mile marker 5 and let me tell you I think it is all up hill on this mile and we are still climbing to reach 5. I am working so hard to get there I was so out of breath I couldn't even talk. As you can see, Dean managed to write his first name with his left hand. The last name on the page was supposed to be Riley. This exercise really pooped him out.
Both me and Riley have been playing tic-tac-toe with Deano and when Dean and I played neither one of us won. That says a lot (or maybe not)(no Blondie jokes).
Nioko, the physical therapist, is working very aggressively with Deano. They are working on his sitting balance and now he can sit up in the bed without her holding on to him and his standing balance. They are also working on his balance with a cane. The occupational therapist, Lana, works with Dean on brushing his teeth and hair (which was a new one for him, since he was a wash and wear kinda guy).
My sister Kristine was with us today and at some point she will post a video of Riley and Deano playing catch. I am not sure what that does for Dean's spirit and I can see what it does for Riley to be able to play catch and tic-tac-toe with his Dad.
So, when I said we may be looking for a new home shortly I didn't think it meant we would be playing musical rooms. Well the music has stopped and we have safely landed in Room 47B-East Wing.
P.S. Thank you to Janet and Fred for the Banana Nut Bread. I am sorry I missed you and Karen and Mark. Maybe next time you make your way out here.
P.S.S. Thank you Kristine for checking in with me today.
P.S.S.S. Thank you Kathy and Alan for the best ham and cheese sandwich (actually best sandwich period) that I have ever had.
P.S.S.S.S. And thank you to everyone out there who continue to pray and keep us in your thoughts and for continuing to check up on Deano. He continues to get a steady stream of daily visitors.
............................................
They say that time
It heals a broken heart
But time has stood still
Since we've been apart...
3 comments:
WOW! What an improvement. I talked to John and Sylvia this morning and he was very excited for me to read your blog. He was beside himself with emotion because he is so excited about Dean. The prayers in Alabama are still flowing for all three of you. Looks like God is working wonders in your lives. We feel like ya'll are a part of our family, too. Keep up the good work.
Frankie
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
Seeing Dean and Riley play ball was
awesome!
Love,
Miyako
We came from our gathering on Sunday to see Dean, including Karen and myself, Fred, Janet and Heather. I was very surprised that Dean was alert and scanned all of us with his eyes as we entered the room. We asked some basic yes or no questions using the one/two finger method. He seemed uncomfortable because the room was warm, and the skimpy gown was even too warm, but as Dean adjusted it, he was noticeably self-conscious about not showing too much while there were ladies in the room. I took it as a good sign he was gaining back his social identity. He also asked me to turn down the music a tad. Another sign of awareness of his environment and context. It also occurred to me that one of the CDs I had burned for him was by Terry Riley. Teri and Riley! He seems to like that one. Both Karen and I left with a sense that we had seen real growth, and that Dean is starting to reemerge! Blessings to all.
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