Again, one says where has the time gone as March is but days away.
But here I sit with yet a new "routine" utilizing the on-screen keyboard, with word predictor, to make my entry. I can still somewhat use my fingers on the keyboard but our office needs some adjustments to accommodate for the future.
So based on my current typing, I'm once again going to try and ramp up my frequency and use less words, quick bursts or thoughts, with maybe even a Rick Mercer rant or two!
We survived the holidays and had lots of family and friends around to share the time with. The kids were spoiled and were able to get lots of playtime in with friends and cousins.
Is it wrong to say come January 7th I was happy to see them all out the door so I could get back to my unemployed retired routine?!
With our renos complete, and all working out well, we were able to get back into new/old routines in January with activities, our new nanny, Myra, and just life in general.
Party!
End of December was Susan's birthday, one short of a milestone. Not knowing what shape I would be in a year from now, and using the element of surprise, I enlisted my sister Pam, and sister in law Jacqui, to help me pull off a surprise party. The Evite went out and we had 40 plus family and friends at a restaurant waiting! Until we pulled in, Susan had no idea, surprise!
It wasn't without it's follies...emails sent incorrectly, lies all aligned, people avoiding for fear of a slip up...at one point picture me getting a text, and we are both home, inadvertent email it says, must delete! So I must "leap" out of my chair, grab my walker, go up the elevator to the office to delete said email! Phew, I made it.
Good fun, food and drink. I couldn't have pulled it off without my sisters, thanks and love ya!
I think, all in all, it was a great night improving my husband "rating" to at least an A-...for now!
Health
Off to the clinic we went in early January. Overall the visit was positive. My arms and legs are both weaker but deterioration seems slow? Weight was fine but cautioned to keep it where I'm at now. Swallowing and breathing o.k. as well. I fear my hands will give out before my swallowing. I often require assistance now when a utensil is needed. I can "stab"my food but scooping and balancing are close to impossible.
I would suggest my voice is fading in volume and clarity with only those exposed to me regularly able to understand and even that's stretching it.
My legs are hanging in, though my old/bad knee has been acting up and causing a fair bit of discomfort. The walker has become my fulltime friend , good news is that is wicked on corners and 3 point turns!
Other News
We are getting to know each other, feeling our way about as they say. She's seems like a great lady and gives me my space. My new life, being managed by others fulltime, feels like work again!
And lastly, celebrated 48 in Feb and my little princess turned 5 yesterday.
Sarah, Daddy loves you to the moon and back...
Talk soon
"MAKE MOMENTS MATTER"
ALS Walk Georgetown, Saturday June 1st
http://www.walkforals.ca/ontario
