We are once again in the midst of a dramatic climate change from a lovely warm sunny springlike condition to blustery snow and rain predicted for the next few days. So to take advantage of our nice weather, I arranged an early breakfast with Gord at the "home" and then a planned walk to the Co-op store on the next block. We ventured out with our parkas on, and the adventure began. We easily navigated the first half block of sidewalks but when we reached the corner where we got stuck in the mud before, lo and behold we got stuck again. I managed to get us out and onto the road, dodging cars to get to the other curb. Of course there is a gas station there and the whole sidewalk is sloped because it is actually a driveway. Well, I started out the trip with one wrist brace on, and after finally making it into the store, I came out with a wrist brace on my other wrist. I have figured out my problem with my wrists getting so sore. It's the wheelchair and the 240 pound guy in it on sloping sidewalks! I am trying so hard to keep the chair from running onto the road that I have been straining my wrist and arms, I guess. Luckily Stacy and Daniel called us while we were in the store and came over to walk home with us. Stacy ended up being our human winch by lifting Gord's feet up so we could get off and onto sidewalks. This city really needs to fix up access for wheelchair folks. Another project for Sheila I guess.....
Good day today. Brother Wayne and wife Judith came to visit and the tears were flowing. Beautiful to see - the emotion between brothers. Gord is really realizing the love and caring that is being given to him. We had a birthday celebration in his room for his cousin Joan and brother Wayne. Stacy and Daniel attended and so did Andrea and Declan. The two little boys were the entertainment for the afternoon. Very cute and I am exhausted! Vonnie popped in later this afternoon and had dinner with us in the cafeteria.
The hunt is still on for the car keys so if anyone is a psychic out there, please help us find them. We are looking for 2 sets of keys, one for a car and one for a truck up at the lake. Gord has told us where he thinks he put them but neither Kevin or I can find them. Any help would be appreciated. I know everything has to be somewhere but where?????? Another lesson....always make a list of where you put things when you go on holiday. You never know what may happen.
We are getting closer to moving to Halvar Jonson. One of our Pod mates was interviewed today and he was told that 3 spots are opening up very soon and they thought he could be there in 3 weeks. We are ready for a change.
Take care, everyone....
Much love to all
Sheila and Gord
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A foot of snow!!! That's just wrong, what happened to global warming?? The whole thing with the navigating of the wheelchair is going uphill on the way there and downhill on the way back:) That was my lesson, course I was pushing (and pulling) 100 pounds less than you:) I love the family dynamics that come out (especially between men) when a health issue rises with one of their own. They seem to show their great side that so often we don't get to see. Sheila, it sounds like the move is progressing, on paper anyways, We'll keep checking so we'll know where to visit. I'm visualizing your lake house and I'll let you know if I can come up with the keys... Time is closing in on us here in Maui and if you're still looking for pictures, email me and let me know what you'd like. I could bring them with us in April. Much love and aloha to You, Gord and the family. Keep up your positive outlook, it's catchy!
ReplyDeletep.s. The whales are giving us their last bow before heading North. They're so beautiful,active, and so close to shore. The monk seal and also the dolphins have been around to say hello.
Evelyn
p.s.s Richard say check the pump house or your little house by the water for the keys :)