It has again been a couple weeks since I posted a blog. My husband, Wayne, continues to do his physical therapy every Wed. He is definitely gaining in brute strength. Last night he was able to get out of an easy chair at our son’s house basically unaided by hanging on to his wheel chair. My son has always helped him get out of this chair in the past. So that was an exciting achievement. (At home he has a chair that comes almost to a standing position.) This of course does not change the fact that Wayne’s reason for being in the wheelchair is mainly due to balance issues and that is not going to get better and will most likely get worse with time. At least hopefully he will be able to continue to make transfers to and from his wheel chair for a long time.
Thursday through Sunday of last week my husband, Wayne, and I were at a motel in La Crosse, WI. My siblings and Mom from MN met us there. We were coming from the other end of WI, so it was a half-way meeting place for us. On Thursday afternoon and evening it was just Wayne and I, my Mom, and my two sisters. That was kind of nice as it provided some late night talk with my sisters and me.
Friday my bother and his wife and my two sisters’ husbands arrived. Among other things on Friday night after the others arrived we went out to eat, and then after supper they surprised me with a birthday cake and red roses for my birthday coming up on the following Monday. That was a wonderful surprise! On Saturday we all went on a Mississippi River cruise. That was very nice, and it was wheelchair accessible. We even saw bald eagles on our cruise on the mighty Mississippi. The rest of our group went home around 5:30 on Sat. evening. Wayne and I went home the next morning. It was such a wonderful time being with my family. We did a lot of sharing and laughing. It was so good for both Wayne and me. It helps somewhat to forget about the problems for awhile and have some fun.
Wayne and I went to the local Pizza..Ranch for my actual birthday on Monday. Also last night we went to my son’s family home for our usual Thursday night supper at their house. Two of my little granddaughters aged seven and five gave me a birthday present last night that they had picked out and bought with your own money from the dollar store. They were so excited to give them to me. They were pretty candles and book marks.
Our vacation and the birthdays surprises were a wonderful reprieve, but when one returns home reality sets in again with full force. There are so many issues with Wayne’s disease that make life a constant struggle. There are also blessings, however. Help me to concentrate on my blessings, Lord. Also grant me patience.
Hi Sharon–What a wonderful update. Happy Belated Birthday. It sounds you’re greatest gift this birthday was a reminder of how much you are loved.
I can just about see your granddaughters’ excitement–how fun for all of you. I hope you are enjoying a good weekend.