Another comment on things provided here on the homefront. For four weeks now, our lawn has been getting mowed and the edges trimmed. I love mowing the lawn, 45 mindless minutes of back and forth walking with the world shut out by the drone of the Briggs & Stratton. And, it's a little bit o' fitness, as well. But I tell you, at this stage in my life, it would be "One More Thing" to do. So, I've been grateful but not sure who to thank! It was finally revealed to me that Kelly, a wonderful woman from WS (who used to work with me at The RLI) brings her three children- Matthew, Nathan and Heather over here once a week with a mower and a weed whacker and they get the job done. Kelly says they do this willingly as part of their community service. She happened to be helping out at the Inn today, so I was able to thank her in person, and let her know how that gesture frees up time for me to spend with Tim or take care of business around the house. And then I come home and find Gail dead-heading and otherwise grooming our garden - and that's why it doesn't look like we're not around. Thanks!
So for those of you keeping track, you will recall that Wednesdays are Amy's return day. She was treated to a ride home by Phoebe who drove out to spend a few mintes with Tim and turn around. That was a nice alternate to her usual bus ride and saved almost two hours of travel time.
But that also means that my info comes in spurts. Tim had a bit of a rough night, getting sweats and then chills. that kept him a bit down today. Amy observed that he can move his left leg while lying down, so that's a sign of increased strength and control. He worked out on the Locomat and did some arm work. During OT, however he showed movement in his right thumb! Amy was doing her little jig thing, but Tim was just not himself, so it was not as jubilant a moment as some of the other significant events.
We checked in with Tim tonight after a delicious meal at Peter & Sarah's and he was in a much better mood. The Sox lost in an afternoon game, but so did the Yanks, and the lead is still 5. Someone's helping us put together "Recreational Therapy Session" at Fenway, and Tim is very pumped up about that. Will he let me join him? Not sure if Yankee fans are allowed on that road trip. We talked about some random things like the development of the Fox River Paper mill, and his car (is it ready to pick him up this weekend?). He reported a nice card and letter from former BCD teacher Mrs. Baer, and seemed pleased to hear that old friend Silvia had stopped by my office to let me know that she had heard about Tim and wanted to say goodbye to him before she moves to Chicago. He also had an interesting visit from Uncle John, who figured out that he could walk up the stairs with Noir and no one would give him a hard time. So, another session of NT tonight, on the 9th floor landing! Tim's looking forward to his weekly visit from Grandma and Grandpa tomorrow. He sounded good, but was definitely tired, so we said good night.
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