A wonderful weekend together

Its hard to believe its been 8 weeks; with Adrian still in hospital and our lives tipped upside down.

 However, every day, he grows stronger, has more movement and capabilities in his right hand side and is gradually regaining speech patterns and memory. Today, his speech was fantastic - I can only hope it will continue in leaps and bounds as the days go on. His tenacity and spirit to heal and improve is an inspiration.

Age has been 'allowed' out on weekends for a few hours, so I took the opportunity to take him for a drive around some of our 'old' haunts and for time for the both of us to just sit, enjoy the sunshine and each others presence. I love that there are long periods of comfortable quiet - where no words are required.. just glances and a small smile every so often.

Yesterday, we found a pozzy near Perigean Beach - check out the photos for the gorgeous blue sky and wonderful weather..

Adrian needs to wear the shoulder brace as the strength in that arm has decreased, giving the risk of the socket weakening and having rotor cuff issues at a later stage.. having suffered that myself and not being able to train at Karate for nearly a year.. it would not be a great thing to happen to him.

Today, he wanted to drive and look at places we'd been to over 23 years ago on wards. I feel so old seeing houses and places built up where there used to be fields.

Though the sky had a few clouds, it was really hot today, and as you can see Coolum is just a pretty regardless. 

We had a quiet lunch at the beachside pub - such a fancy place now and not like it 'used to be' ( there I go again.. old lady talk alert....) and yes - for those who know I have been juicing exclusively for over 7 weeks.. I did eat something today.. a salad mind you... but I ate.

Before finally settling down under a pandanis tree overlooking granite bay near Noosa National Park.  I know its frustrating for Age not to be able to convey all he wants to; and especially hard for him not to have full functionality of his limbs - especially when walking ( phew - to think he and Morgan had just done 800 km scant weeks ago) but believe me, his progress is amazing. He is amazing and is surrounded by so much love and support, there really is not other choice but for him to heal and continue his pathway to recovery. 

Its precious moments like this weekend, which I cherish and hold in my heart. 

With nearly 24 years of love and devotion to one another, I choose to draw on that rather than 2 months of crazy uncertainty; where the tumour, massive brain swelling, drugs and who knows what else has played havoc on decisions and choices. 

The kids and I remain strong and supportive to Age on his pathway to recovery.  He will need to remain close to Eden Hospital for the outpatient rehab program, so will stay at his mums for a while. After that; its anyones guess. 

We - the kids and I have no other plans; other than to continue to house sit, homeschool and breathe every day. 

Oh - that and to love him and support Adrian in every way we can.