Scott Gets Better Every Day
We had a big day today. Before Scott is usually out of bed, we were in the physical therapist’s office. He had a good evaluation – due to his hard work he was ahead of where the therapist expected him to be and he was worked pretty hard for the first visit. Normal walking speed is about 2-3 miles per hour. Scott was walking at .7 mph at one point! Almost half speed! Granted, it was only for a few seconds, but that was a momentous few seconds.
Later in the day, we went in for x-rays and a doctor’s visit. The x-ray coordinator noticed we came without our usual entourage of ambulance drivers and the gurney. He walked in under his own power – albeit with braces and walker!
After the x-rays, it was upstairs for a visit with Dr. Dinkins. I like that man more all the time. He took lots of time with both of us today. I have been concerned that Scott has been discouraged and slipping closer to depression and mentioned it – OK, well, I stressed out about it – and Dr. D told me he empathized with Scott because of his own experience with hospitalization for 30 days. He told me to hang in there – Scott is just missing the battle of work. The two of them finally convinced me it is a man thing (I refrained from calling it testosterone poisoning) and I felt better.
Scott showed off before we left by walking out of the room without the walker and the doctor told him to get rid of the walker and move up to canes! So, first stop was CVS to buy a couple of black canes with pistol grips – no old men making good twisted ones on every corner around here- and away we went.
To celebrate a day where Scott said he experienced every emotion he’s ever known and our good news from the two main caregivers in his life right now, we went to Applebee’s to celebrate by eating out for the first time in over three months. We chose there simply because they have high stools and he could actually sit down to eat.
By the time we got home he was beyond tired. It is now 9:30 and he is out like a light. I’m pretty tired tonight, too. I’m looking forward to having the day off tomorrow. Weatherman promises storms. It will be a good time for me to do our taxes. Lyn’s and Aaron’s will take 15 minutes total and ours will take just a couple of hours. I don’t know why I put it off every year to the last minute. At least this year I had a bit of an excuse.
No more news unless you are interested in my knitting and felting projects…no? Well, then this will have to do till the next installment of “Scott Gets Better Every Day.” Thanks for all your support and prayers. We’ve needed every one of them!
Later in the day, we went in for x-rays and a doctor’s visit. The x-ray coordinator noticed we came without our usual entourage of ambulance drivers and the gurney. He walked in under his own power – albeit with braces and walker!
After the x-rays, it was upstairs for a visit with Dr. Dinkins. I like that man more all the time. He took lots of time with both of us today. I have been concerned that Scott has been discouraged and slipping closer to depression and mentioned it – OK, well, I stressed out about it – and Dr. D told me he empathized with Scott because of his own experience with hospitalization for 30 days. He told me to hang in there – Scott is just missing the battle of work. The two of them finally convinced me it is a man thing (I refrained from calling it testosterone poisoning) and I felt better.
Scott showed off before we left by walking out of the room without the walker and the doctor told him to get rid of the walker and move up to canes! So, first stop was CVS to buy a couple of black canes with pistol grips – no old men making good twisted ones on every corner around here- and away we went.
To celebrate a day where Scott said he experienced every emotion he’s ever known and our good news from the two main caregivers in his life right now, we went to Applebee’s to celebrate by eating out for the first time in over three months. We chose there simply because they have high stools and he could actually sit down to eat.
By the time we got home he was beyond tired. It is now 9:30 and he is out like a light. I’m pretty tired tonight, too. I’m looking forward to having the day off tomorrow. Weatherman promises storms. It will be a good time for me to do our taxes. Lyn’s and Aaron’s will take 15 minutes total and ours will take just a couple of hours. I don’t know why I put it off every year to the last minute. At least this year I had a bit of an excuse.
No more news unless you are interested in my knitting and felting projects…no? Well, then this will have to do till the next installment of “Scott Gets Better Every Day.” Thanks for all your support and prayers. We’ve needed every one of them!
posted by Rushton at
7:58 PM
1 Comments:
Scott sounds as if he's doing so well! I know you're starting to feel some relief. Relaxing will take longer! I've heard good things about Dr. Dinkins and am glad to know you feel that way, too.
I always put off doing my taxes, too, and I get refunds! I'll do mine tomorrow. I guess I think I have to do it ON the deadline.
Good news! Yea!!!
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Joy, at 4:49 PM
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