Why this blog disappeared for a while...

There were some legal issues that arose. At the time I thought it was best to close this down. But I also didn't want the last 7 months to be lost. I'll recount what's happenned since the last post over time. Suffice to say... things are going well.


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May 31, 2006: 7 1/2 months

I can hardly believe 7 1/2 months have passed. The struggles Mom has gone through have been monumental. Although the legal power struggle has subsided, it is clear that she is a stronger person through all this. She has been able to become independant. She is able to look after not only daily visits to Dad in the hospital, buy look after the house and it's regular needs. If only she could let herself take a day off. She won't. I think the daily visits are the only thing that keeps her going sometimes.

Happy Birthday Dad. Although you didn't want anyone to make a fuss, we were so happy to see you. Daughter and I made a special trip in. It was so worth it.

May 16, 2006: Past Post...

We had a family meeting with the hospital today. It was mostly a update rather than a decision making meeting. Physio and Occupational Therapy are all very happy with Dad's progress. I asked about the goal of getting him to eat. That too is being looked at and they (the speech pathologist) would like to try some liquids. Dad's been unable to swallow the thickened liquid they want him to try. It's not because he can't swallow, he just can't stand the taste. No matter what you say, he spits it out.

They weren't able to say when he will go home. That's a good thing. As long as he's making progress then he will stay and learn as much as he can. Most likely we're looking at a September date for his return to home.

May 15, 2006: Past Post...

Sometimes you get great news.

Dad was able to stand up on his own for almost 10 minutes.

The best birthday present ever.