It is the evening before Valentine's Day and I am happy to report that Gord is continuing his singing. He started when we were returning to the 11th floor after therapy and now he joins right in with any song that is being sung. Quite funny! In fact, his brother Richard and I had tears rolling down our cheeks late today, as the three of us tried to get through the alphabet song. Gord got most of it and made up the rest. He laughed so hard he cried. What a great sight to see.
Today he refused at first to doing his walking at first, but after a lot of coaxing and cajoling, he finally relented and got up and did the longest walk yet.....giving the victory sign to the speech girls as he passed their doorway. In Occupational therapy he knew the time on the clock and placed all the numbers in the correct order on the face of the clock. (velcro numbers). He managed other tasks extremely well. We are very proud. He is even talking about the lake now and I keep telling him that as soon as he can walk we are out of there. Today he was really trying to get his right leg to move. He is so much more aware of what is going on. I really cannot believe what I am seeing.
The "Speech Assessor" returned at my request and re-evaluated Gord and has changed his meal plan to more textured food and even sandwiches. He is swallowing very well which is an excellent sign.
My next task is to get us moved to "a bed by the window". (There is actually a book by that name). We are missing so much of what is happening outside when we can't see through the dividing curtains.
I am taking a few hours off on Saturday and Sunday while Gord's son Darren spends time with him. He will be thrilled to see him and also to see Jackie again. We are at the point where Gord can go to the deli/cafeteria in his wheelchair and sit with people in a social setting and perhaps have a little snack. I will try set that up for Darren's visit this weekend. It opens up a whole new realm for Gord to experience and gets him out of his room and away from the TV!
Will keep you posted on how it goes.
Love to all
and sorry about the candy kisses this year in Maui, girls!
Sheila and Gord
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Shela, we coudn't be happier with Gord's progress. the effort you and other family members
ReplyDeleteis certainly paying big dividends,
Happy to report that Arlene seems to be getting stronger and actually baked some cookiestoday.
One step at a time is what it takes.
Bryan
Happy Valentines Day Gord... We are sending you all of our kisses this time :) Much love and aloha Evelyn & Richard xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteHAPPY VALENTINES DAY FROM THE LAKE.WE CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU GUYS TO COME HOME. YOU ARE DOING GREAT.WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU. WE WILL SEE YOU SOON.
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU ALL !!!!!
DAN & CHERYL
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY from you Maui Ohana. The kisses were missed but some secret cookies showed up at some doors! Thinking of you and send love and hugs on this beautiful day. Progress is awesome. SINGING is the BEST!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo S & K
ReplyDeleteThis is truly amazing and wonderful news! We are all missing you and Gord on the beach. The canoes are looking for him and anxious for you both to return. Your news makes Valentine's Day special once more.
ReplyDeleteBest to you both
Fondly Gloria and Roger Hunt
Hi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to both you & Gord!
We are so happy to hear of Gord's great progress. Please tell him that we think of both of you daily & are keeping you in our prayers.
Aunt Elizabeth (Gord's Mom's sister)
Marianne & Victor
Happy Happy V-Day to you Sheila, Gord, family! V-day indeed! Victory and Valentines - ringing through, loud and clear!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully uplifting. Back to Maui for next year's V-Day!
Stay warm Sheila! Cold and raining(good!) here in CA.
Barb