Our Maui group in September at the lake sitting in the 10 minutes of sun in 4 days.
Evelyn stopped by for dinner on a beautiful day before the weather turned.
The celebration of the finished table. September 2010.
The work in progress.....almost finished.I knew it was time to plan for our trip to Maui when Gord innocently said to me "You look like Winter". I knew exactly what he meant. My face was showing all it's wrinkles. The ones that really stand out when the air gets cold and dry. Time to leave.
Apparently we are going to get a few nice days soon. Great.
Gord news:
The table is finished. He loves it and so do I! It is certainly something to be proud of and a wonderful accomplishment thanks to Kevin!
I actually took a stand a few days ago when Gord refused to have a haircut, wear long pants and use a cane. I told him my new name was "Coach" and that he had to listen to me. So off we went to the hairdresser with jeans on and a cane to walk with. I think he has finally realized that his welfare depends on me helping him and to refuse my help does not further his progress! This is all said in fun but in truth, my taking a stand was a long time coming.
Last night Kevin and Cheryl were over for dinner and afterwards we played a game and then I showed them what we were working on with Gord's right arm. Kevin got up and stood behind Gord and lo and behold Gord was able to pull his arm back without using his body. It was amazing!!! and the start of movement I hope. He was as surprised as we all were and now wants to really work hard at it. These are tiny little improvements but HUGE to us.
It was wonderful to have our group reunion again this Summer and although the weather was poor, the girls managed to have a good time and the boys helped Gord do a few little renos and watched the US Open tennis with him. Good friends, good food, fun shopping.
Our little Fab Four grandchildren all started preschool this month. It is so hard to believe they are over 3 years old already. Time really does fly. This time last year Gord and I were still in therapy and driving back and forth every day from Ponoka. Now we just drive 2 days a week for therapy and it is a really good break for both of us to get out and about.
That is all I have to report for now.
Enjoy the Fall colors!
Love
Sheila
