Today, Doug and I were having lunch. He was in his recliner when I got home. His physical therapist had helped him into the chair and so we ate in front of the TV. It is a lot of work to move Doug from chair to chair. While eating lunch we were watching MSNBC, Doug's favorite news channel. I looked over at him, and he was sitting in the recliner, easily moving forward with his elbows on his thighs and sitting back and then repositioning again. He could not do this last week. He was sitting so normally in the chair. Moving his trunk so easily back and forth. His core is getting stronger.
He told me that his physical therapist had him standing serveral times and was using a disk to transfer him from chair to chair. She did not use the slider board or the Hoyer. He says that standing is very hard for him and he tires easily. His legs are still very weak, but he is doing it. He keeps practicing.
I suspect his improvement would have been faster in the rehabilitation center. However, he is so glad to be home. He is moving forwared, if more slowly. And I am more relaxed. Today I took a nap. When I awoke, I said to Doug, that I so wanted just to sleep the afternoon away. I fell so deeply asleep. I think I am just now beginning to really relax. I don't feel like I have to be so diligent. I can begin to think about other things, like reading a magazine or planning a garden.
And so we pray:
God our Sustainer. Thank you for the strength to continue and to remain hopeful. We are so grateful that Doug continues to make small improvements. And we are thankful for home. Be with us as we dream. Be with us as we step forward. Be with us in our hope for the future. Help us to see you in each new movement. And fill us with joy, as we live into new life. Amen
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