Dad's coming home...

It's been a while since the past post. Dad will be coming home on September 29, 2006. Almost 1 full year since the stroke. He's made the most incredible progress. He's done more than anyone ever thought possible. He's able to walk with the use of a walker. He can go up and down stairs with assistance. He's getting his memory back. There are times when time is needed to heal. This is one of those times. The brain can recover, but in cases like this, the mind needs time. When the mind starts to mend, the body follows easily. Dad's pushed himself very hard, with concentrated determination. The hospital has been instrumental in getting Dad back on his feet. But really, the single person that is responsible for Dad's recovery is Mom. She hasn't missed a day (except for the public transit strike) going to see Dad. She has been the one to get on the therapists whould something not go right. She's has been the one to feed day, slowly and daily. No one else has done this. Cheers Mom, you've done a hell of a job.

There were a few things that were suggested with the house. Small things like a grab bar in the bathroom, non-skid strips on the bathroom floor, a handrail outside by the stairs and a gate to block the stairs to the basement. Of these things she asked Brother to put up the grab bar and install the outside handrail. Brother came back saying he could find such a handrail for the outside. Mom told me and I went to Home Depot only to find all sorts of handrails. She told Brother that I found them at Home Depot, to which he responded - "since you're being such a pain in the ass, I'm only going to do the bathroom grab bar". Well, I found a no rust aluminum handrail for the outside. I installed it and it looks great. See big Brother, you're an ass.

Dad's been doing very well at the walking. Today he did 8 laps around the ward, 80 squats, 2 sets of stairs (up and down) and one lap walking with me helping (no walker). Incredible.

The evil sisters have been inquiring about getting him a recliner chair. They don't even realize that he's not strong enough to get out of the chair as once they are reclined, it takes some strength to push it back. Hey girls - just pass over the cash and leave.

One evil sister sent an invitation to her grandchildren's celebration dinner. Just an excuse to show off infront of a bunch of so called close friends. She sent the invite to Dad alone. Why don't these people smarten up. Either invite Mom and Dad or don't invite at all. Bitch.

I told Mom that she has to make sure people call before coming over. No doubt the evil sisters will just show up and expect Mom to roll over while they are visiting.

Daughter is very excited about Grandpa coming home.