The day started a little bumpy but turned into a gem. Occasionally Donna has a very unsettled feeling that comes over her and it drives her a bit crazy. These feelings kind of peaked on Thursday and hence why we dropped the neurostimulants. Donna has felt great since but had a few of those feelings early today. We'll be revisiting medicine issue with the doctor in the morning. Fortunately all of these feelings subsided early and she had a great day.
Donna got added to cooking group today and she had a good time. They made Banana muffins and it was good to see Donna engaged in the cooking process. It was also nice that they delivered the hot cooked muffins to Donna's room for hr to eat. They have some nice programs on the weekend here that force manual dexterity.
So on to the really fun things. On a trip down the street into a really open area, John proved that Donna's new chair facilitated easy spins like you would do when dancing. Next thing you know he and Donna's were spinning away in an empty food court. She and I duplicated the experience later when we went to the hospital cafeteria. Just goes to show you can make your own fun.
Tonight Donna and I started going through some letters and cards from well wishers. Her awareness has reached the point that she very much appreciates all of the sweet and loving messages. It was fun taking our time and going through just a few. Between the letters and us beginning to read this blog, she is starting to digest the enormity of it all. Regarding the blog, we are back in the first week so we have a long way to go. I so enjoy sitting with her and just talking.
One of my highlights today was seeing the continued increased movement with Donna's right arm. I see small improvements everyday. This evening we started our own exercise/dexterity regime and it took less then 30 min for us to start to see progress. I'll report more as we progress but Donna and I were very motivated and it seemed to be real progress. We need to get that arm back in shape and I was very encouraged about what we can accomplish.
I slowly feel myself getting my girl back. Its slow but optimism is high and her progress is steady. We both look so forward to the therapy rigors that start tomorrow again. Progress is happening.
Thanks
Bob
No comments:
Post a Comment