Age Progress Report

Although Adrian progresses every day, sometimes he can't see or feel it. So if you can, please call him or visit to encourage and support this monumental journey he is undertaking.

I told him that the Camino was a gentle walk in a park compared to what he is facing now. Everyday the OT, speechy and physios put him through gruelling and exhaustive activities. He is normally completely wrecked physically and emotionally in the afternoons.

His speech is so much clearer and he is able to string complex words into sentences. So proud of his tenacity.

Adrian told me he was feeling dejected and frustrated with his ability to comprehend simple lists of instructions as he forgets or get confused easily. So when you visit or speak to him, be gentle.

We both know his recovery will be lengthy and possible through the love and support from those who care about him deeply. 

The kids and I are returning to Dalveen for a while as our house sitting job in Gympie has finished. Heartbreakingly, with a 7 hour( one way) road trip from Dalveen to Cooroy, we won't be seeing him much for a while.

I am in no headspace to plan anything further than a day or so ahead and am unwilling to commit to anything at the moment... So as weird as it is for miss spreadsheet planner.... I have no plans. I refuse to commit to anything.

I grabbed a shot of Age and the kids yesterday. You'll see how well he looks! I keep joking his arm brace needs to be made from leather and have studs in it!

Making Marmelade

I'm really enjoying the simple life. But to be honest, I don't know if I could handle anything more complicated.

The kids and I visited a wonderful friend, De, who has a small orchard of various citrus fruits. We all went down and picked limes, lemons and cumquats to make marmalade. Yum.  

The kids and I then huddled round our table to cut and slice the fruit up.

And finally today, I boiled it up and have bottled it. Its a bit dark, which means I overcooked it.. But I wanted it to set!

Its got the most gorgeous flavour!! Yummmmmbo!!

 

Age settling into Eden

Age is looking fantastic - especially considering how grey and drawn he has looked even a week ago.

His eyes are sparkling and he has good colour.

He has an arm/ shoulder brace to help mobile and focus movement in his right arm. I am so proud of his  absolute strength and resolve in his healing..( not sure if 'proud' is the right word??)

He is being challenged every day by the physio and OT . Every day I see huge improvements, especially with his speech and diction. We both realise that his stay at Eden may be for an extended time, but know this is the best place right now for his healing.

He has enjoyed the short visits with the kids and playing uno with them. I believe there is a checkers challenge raised for tomorrow..

Below is a shot of his Gym..